South traveled to Chaplin Reserve for their first competitive match at that venue since 2009, and endured a typically scrappy game, the combination of a rugged opponent and woeful field conditions saw chances be few and far between. The game was decided controversially: after throwing the ball back to the George Cross keeper Robert Santilli, Milos Lujic chased down the ball in order to keep the game moving - however having collected the ball, Santilli went on to crudely collect Lujic, and the referee awarded a penalty to South. Jamie Reed slotted the spot kick, and South held for a controversial win.
Lineups[]
Sunshine George Cross: Lineup included: Robert Santilli, Nejdet Sahin & Anthony Cassar. Coach: Tony Ciantar.
South Melbourne: Jason Saldaris, Tim Mala, Andrew Mullett (Brad Norton 63), Michael Eagar, Nick Epifano, Mathew Theodore (Kobbie Boahene 90), Tyson Holmes, Iqi Jawadi, James Musa, Jamie Reed, Leigh Minopoulos (Milos Lujic 63). Coach: Chris Taylor. Goals: Reed 85 pen.[1]
Milestones[]
Debuts: Kobbie Boahene, James Musa,
Match reports[]
smfc.com.au - South into Dockerty Cup fifth round
South of the Border - Keeper's brain snap gets us over the line
