The 2023 Football South Australia Federation Cup, also known as the 2023 Australia Cup South Australian preliminary rounds until the semi-finals,[1] was the 110th running of the Federation Cup, the main soccer knockout cup competition in South Australia. The competition also functioned as part of the 2023 Australia Cup preliminary rounds, with the two finalists qualifying for the main knockout competition.
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Tournament details | |
Country | Australia |
Dates | 10 February–24 June[1] |
Teams | 46 |
Defending champions | Adelaide City |
Final positions | |
Champions | North Eastern MetroStars (6th title) |
Runner-up | Campbelltown City |
Australia Cup | Campbelltown City North Eastern MetroStars |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 45 |
Goals scored | 196 (4.36 per match) |
Top goal scorer(s) | Michael Cittadinni (6 goals) |
North Eastern MetroStars were champions for the sixth time, defeating Campbelltown City 3–2 after extra time in the final.[2] Adelaide City were the defending champions, losing 1–0 in the quarter-finals to Campbelltown City.[3]
Schedule
editRound | Draw date | Match dates | No. of fixtures | Teams | New entries this round |
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First round | 20 January | 10–12 February | 14 | 46 → 32 | 28 |
Second round | 20 February | 16–19 March | 16 | 32 → 16 | 17 |
Third round | 22 March | 14–16 April | 8 | 16 → 8 | None |
Quarter-finals | 17 April | 9–16 May | 4 | 8 → 4 | None |
Semi-finals | 19 May | 31 May–7 June | 2 | 4 → 2 | None |
Final | — | 24 June | 1 | 2 → 1 | None |
Teams
editA total of 46 teams participated in the competition, 41 from the Greater Adelaide area, two from the Adelaide Hills region, and one from Gawler, the Limestone Coast and Port Pirie. National Premier Leagues South Australia, State League One and State League Two represent levels 2–4 on the unofficial Australian league system, and are required to participate in the Federation Cup.[4] The South Australian Regional Leagues represent level 5. The South Australian Amateur Soccer League is not represented on the national league system. Adelaide United Youth are not eligibile for the tournament, as the senior team entered the Australia Cup competition at the Round of 32.[4]
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Bracket
editFirst round
editThe first round of the Federation Cup was also the third round of the 2023 Australia Cup preliminary rounds. Seven teams received a bye to the second round: Adelaide Croatia Raiders (3), Elizabeth Downs (-), Elizabeth Grove (-), Noarlunga United (4), Pontian Eagles (4), Salisbury United (4) and Tea Tree Gully City (-).[5] The round included teams from all levels except the National Premier League.
All times are in ACDT
10 February | Pitbulls FC (-) | 0–4 | Modbury Vista (4) | Brahma Lodge |
19:00 | Report |
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Stadium: Cockburn Green Referee: Nick Elagin |
10 February | Playford City Patriots (3) | 1–0 | Adelaide Victory (3) | Edinburgh North |
19:00 |
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Report | Stadium: Ramsay Park Referee: Daniel Faulkner |
10 February | Seaford Rangers (4) | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (5–4 p) | Fulham United (3) | Port Noarlunga South |
19:00 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Karingal Reserve Referee: Joe-Jordan Tripodi |
10 February | Gawler Eagles (4) | 0–4 | West Torrens Birkalla (3) | Evanston Gardens |
20:00 | Report |
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Stadium: Karbeethan Reserve Referee: David Alberton |
11 February | Adelaide University Grads Blue (5) | 2–0 | Pembroke Old Scholars (5) | North Adelaide |
11:00 |
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Report | Stadium: University Oval Referee: Dion Turner |
11 February | Naracoorte United (5) | 0–5 | Adelaide Cobras (3) | Naracoorte |
15:00 | Report |
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Stadium: Naracoorte Sports Centre Referee: Leigh Prior |
11 February | The Cove (4) | 2–3 | Northern Demons (4) | Trott Park |
15:30 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Southern Soccer Facility Referee: Denis Palushaj |
11 February | Cumberland United (3) | 7–0 | Para Hills West (-) | Clarence Gardens |
19:00 |
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Report | Stadium: A.A. Bailey Reserve Referee: Liam Miller |
11 February | Port Adelaide Pirates (3) | 1–2 | Vipers FC (3) | Taperoo |
19:00 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Ngarrpadla Josie Agius Reserve Referee: Mark Michael |
11 February | Mount Barker United (4) | 1–2 | Adelaide University (4) | Mount Barker |
19:30 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Summit Sport and Recreation Park Referee: Andrew Kite |
12 February | Para Hills East (-) | 0–3 | Eastern United (3) | Modbury North |
15:00 | Report |
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Stadium: Ladywood Reserve Referee: Daniel Faulkner |
12 February | Adelaide Blue Eagles (3) | 2–1 | Adelaide Hills Hawks (4) | Marden |
16:30 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Marden Sports Complex Referee: Garry Powers |
12 February | Rostrevor Old Collegians (5) | 1–2 | Western Strikers (4) | Newton |
17:00 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Steve Woodcock Sports Centre Referee: Angus Macdonald |
12 February | Ghan Kilburn City (-) | 5–3 | Para Hills Knights (3) | Ferryden Park |
18:00 |
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Report | Stadium: Ferryden Park Reserve Referee: Tom Brinkworth |
Second round
editThe second round of the Federation Cup was also the fourth round of the 2023 Australia Cup preliminary rounds, featuring 21 teams from the previous round and the 11 teams from the National Premier Leagues South Australia.
All times are in ACDT
16 March | Playford City Patriots (3) | 3–1 | South Adelaide Panthers (2) | Edinburgh North |
19:30 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Ramsay Park Referee: Regis Queffelec |
18 March | West Adelaide (2) | 4–5 | West Torrens Birkalla (3) | West Beach |
14:00 | Report |
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Stadium: West Beach Parks Football Centre Referee: Andrew Kite |
18 March | Cumberland United (3) | 0–4 | North Eastern MetroStars (2) | Clarence Gardens |
14:30 | Report |
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Stadium: A.A. Bailey Reserve Referee: Eric Ford Sestili |
18 March | Campbelltown City (2) | 6–0 | Adelaide University Grads Blue (5) | Newton |
14:30 | Report | Stadium: Steve Woodcock Sports Centre Referee: Tom Brinkworth |
18 March | Croydon FC (2) | 7–1 | Tea Tree Gully City (-) | Regency Park |
14:30 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Regency Park Reserve Referee: David Alberton |
18 March | Sturt Lions (2) | 6–1 | Salisbury United (4) | Eden Hills |
15:00 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Karinya Reserve Referee: Gary Mooney |
18 March | Western Strikers (4) | 0–7 | FK Beograd (2) | Royal Park |
15:00 | Report | Stadium: Carnegie Reserve Referee: Garry Powers |
18 March | Adelaide City (2) | 7–0 | Pontian Eagles (4) | Oakden |
15:00 |
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Report | Stadium: Adelaide City Park Referee: Andrew Citti |
18 March | Adelaide Blue Eagles (3) | 1–3 | Modbury Jets (2) | Marden |
15:00 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Marden Sports Complex Referee: Nick Elagin |
18 March | Northern Demons (4) | 2–3 | Adelaide Olympic (2) | Port Pirie |
15:30 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Byrne Park Referee: Joe-Jordan Tripoldi |
18 March | Vipers FC (3) | 0–1 | Adelaide University (4) | St Clair |
16:30 | Report |
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Stadium: St Clair Oval Referee: Bradley French |
18 March | Modbury Vista (4) | 2–6 | Ghan Kilburn City (-) | Wynn Vale |
17:00 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Newspot Stadium Referee: Mark Michael |
18 March | Seaford Rangers (4) | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Noarlunga United (4) | Port Noarlunga South |
17:00 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Karingal Reserve Referee: Denis Palushaj |
18 March | Eastern United (3) | 2–1 | Elizabeth Grove (-) | Athelstone |
17:30 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Athelstone Recreational Reserve Referee: Rosario Iacobini |
18 March | Adelaide Croatia Raiders (3) | 0–3 | Adelaide Comets (2) | Gepps Cross |
18:00 | Report |
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Stadium: Croatian Sports Centre Referee: Liam Miller |
19 March | Elizabeth Downs (-) | 4–5 (a.e.t.) | Adelaide Cobras (3) | Elizabeth Downs |
15:00 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Argana Park Referee: Daniel Faulkner |
Third round
editThe third round of the Federation Cup was also the fifth round of the 2023 Australia Cup preliminary rounds.
All times are in ACST.
15 April | Campbelltown City (2) | 3–2 | Playford City Patriots (3) | Newton |
14:30 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Steve Woodcock Sports Centre Referee: Daniel Faulkner |
15 April | Croydon FC (2) | 3–1 | Sturt Lions (2) | Regency Park |
14:30 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Regency Park Reserve Referee: Daniel Goodwin |
15 April | Adelaide City (2) | 6–0 | Adelaide Olympic (2) | Oakden |
15:00 |
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Report | Stadium: Adelaide City Park Referee: Christian Verdicchio |
15 April | Adelaide Comets (2) | 1–4 | North Eastern MetroStars (2) | Gepps Cross |
15:00 |
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Report | Stadium: ServiceFM Stadium Referee: Regis Queffelec |
15 April | FK Beograd (2) | 1–3 | Adelaide Cobras (3) | Woodville West |
19:00 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Frank Mitchell Park Referee: Garry Powers |
15 April | West Torrens Birkalla (3) | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (5–4 p) | Noarlunga United (4) | Novar Gardens |
19:30 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Jack Smith Park Referee: Liam Miller |
15 April | Eastern United (3) | 1–0 (a.e.t.) | Modbury Jets (2) | Athelstone |
19:30 |
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Report | Stadium: Athelstone Recreational Reserve Referee: Eric Ford Sestili |
16 April | Ghan Kilburn City (-) | 2–3 | Adelaide University (4) | Ferryden Park |
12:30 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Ferryden Park Reserve Referee: Gary Mooney |
Quarter-finals
editThe quarter-finals of the Federation Cup was also the sixth round of the 2023 Australia Cup preliminary rounds.
All times are in ACST
9 May | North Eastern MetroStars (2) | 4–2 | Adelaide Cobras (3) | Klemzig |
19:30 |
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Stadium: T.K. Shutter Reserve Referee: Eric Ford Sestili |
10 May | West Torrens Birkalla (3) | 2–0 | Eastern United (3) | Novar Gardens |
19:30 |
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Report | Stadium: Jack Smith Park Referee: Christian Verdicchio |
16 May | Adelaide University (4) | 0–3 | Croydon FC (2) | Mile End |
19:00 | Report |
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Stadium: SA Athletics Stadium Referee: Daniel Faulkner |
16 May | Campbelltown City (2) | 1–0 | Adelaide City (2) | Newton |
19:30 |
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Report | Stadium: Steve Woodcock Sports Centre Referee: Regis Queffelec |
Semi-finals
editThe semi-finals of the Federation Cup was also the seventh round of the 2023 Australia Cup preliminary rounds, with the two winners qualifying for the 2023 Australia Cup.
All times are in ACST
31 May | West Torrens Birkalla (3) | 0–5 | North Eastern MetroStars (2) | Gepps Cross |
19:30 | Report |
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Stadium: ServiceFM Stadium Referee: Eric Ford Sestili |
7 June | Campbelltown City (2) | 1–0 | Croydon FC (2) | Gepps Cross |
19:30 |
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Report | Stadium: ServiceFM Stadium Referee: Daniel Cook |
Final
editCampbelltown City | 2–3 (a.e.t.) | North Eastern MetroStars |
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Top goalscorers
editRank | Player | Club | Goals |
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1 | Michael Cittadini | North Eastern MetroStars | 6 |
2 | Austin Ayoubi | North Eastern MetroStars | 5 |
Katsuyoshi Kimishima | Adelaide City | ||
Yiannis Nestoras | Northern Demons | ||
5 | Ninko Beric | FK Beograd | 4 |
Hamish Gow | North Eastern MetroStars | ||
Gonzalo Rodriguez | Sturt Lions | ||
Anthony Ture | West Torrens Birkalla | ||
9 | 13 players | 3 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Nominations Open For 2023 Australia Cup SA Preliminary Rounds". 9 January 2023.
- ^ "Unlikely hero Nagamatsu seals Federation Cup glory for MetroStars". Football South Australia. 24 June 2023.
- ^ "City secure 18th Federation Cup with record breaking win over Jets". Football South Australia. 16 July 2022. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
- ^ a b "Senior Men's – Cup Competitions Operating Regulations – 2023 FINAL" (PDF). Football South Australia. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Australia Cup SA Preliminary Rounds – Round 3 Draw". YouTube. Football South Australia. 20 January 2023.