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2–0Match Finished
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Match Summary

In an impressive display, Lions secured a 2-0 victory against Melbourne City at Lions Stadium in the Australia Cup. The match, held on August 11, 2026, saw Lions dominate possession and create several opportunities, ultimately leading to their well-deserved win. The home crowd celebrated as Lions showcased their strength and strategy, leaving Melbourne City to regroup for their next challenge.

Match Events

  • 20'J. Nieuwenhuizen (Own Goal) Lions
  • 40'K. Rahmani Melbourne City
  • 42'R. Akbari Lions
  • 56'M. Caputo (A. Nabbout) Melbourne City
  • 56'B. Baker (R. Ballah) Melbourne City
  • 62'M. Hore (L. Broderick) Lions
  • 63'B. Ponting (J. Lagos) Lions
  • 66'L. Wong (B. Mazzeo) Melbourne City
  • 66'P. Antoniou (I. Boston) Melbourne City
  • 71'R. Akbari (F. Beakhurst) Lions
  • 79'T. Jarrad (L. Ponting) Lions
  • 84'Substitution 5 (T. Kanamori) Melbourne City
  • 89'C. Deng Lions
  • 89'L. Broderick Lions

Lineups

Lions

  1. 66 J. Riley
  2. 5 T. Jarrad
  3. 18 C. Deng
  4. 17 Z. North
  5. 14 E. Debele
  6. 12 S. Carlos
  7. 10 R. Akbari
  8. 3 J. Hart-Phillips
  9. 8 M. Hore
  10. 9 L. Broderick
  11. 4 B. Ponting

Substitutes

  • 1 P. Satorie
  • 11 J. Lagos
  • 30 J. Enticknap
  • 23 F. Beakhurst
  • 2 L. Ponting
  • 22 F. Oyet
  • 19 C. Palm

Daniel Barber Coach: Daniel Barber

Melbourne City

  1. 40 J. Nieuwenhuizen
  2. 13 N. Atkinson
  3. 4 L. Bonetig
  4. 2 H. Delbridge
  5. 22 P. Antoniou
  6. 41 L. Wong
  7. 14 B. Kutleshi
  8. 24 K. Rahmani
  9. 35 M. Memeti
  10. 17 M. Caputo
  11. 38 B. Baker

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Freke
  • 15 A. Nabbout
  • 34 J. Necovski
  • 39 R. Ballah
  • 77 T. Kanamori
  • 20 B. Mazzeo
  • 44 I. Boston

Aurelio Vidmar Coach: Aurelio Vidmar

Match Info

Competition
Australia Cup
Round
Round of 16
Venue
Lions Stadium, Brisbane