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Sources: Official VSF match records.

Round One
Saturday January 13 1996 Paisley Park, North Altona Referee: Vince Celestino
Altona Magic Darren McGrath, Zdravko Atanasovski (Zoran Petrevski 71), Marjan Tasevski, Robert Runje, Simon Micevski, Tom Markovski, Chris Emsovski, Nick Georgopoulos, Sash Becvinovski, Sava Rusmir, Nick Radecki (Henry Velkovski 53) Coach: Ian Dobson Goals: Markovski, Georgopoulos	2	-	1	St Albans Saints Lou Acevski, Slavko Rados, Ilija Rados, Ivan Colina, Richard Milanovic, Paul Babic, Paul Magdic, Kruni Razov, Joe Markovac (Mark Bacak 46), Zeljko Gagula (Damir Grganovic 46), Ivan Jolic Coach: Goran Runje Goal: I Rados
Saturday January 13 1996 Olympic Village, Heidelberg Referee: Carlo Graser
Heidelberg United Glenn Clarke, Tom Karapatsos, Steve Iosifidis, Alan Scott, George Georgiadis, Dean Fak, George Karkaletsis (Alex Kiratzoglou 80), Gary Hasler, Andy Vlahos, Peter Tsolakis, Bobby Despotovski Coach: Andy Bozikas Goals: Tsolakis x 2, Hasler, Despotovski x 2	5	-	2	Port Melbourne Sharks Michael Lilikakis, Con Argyriou, John Dimitrelos, Leo Kyriakopoulos, Brett Chalmers (Con Haitas 60), George Svigos, Clayton Bell (Manny Gotis 46), Nick Palamaras, Peter Psarros, Andrew Strapelias, Nick Papadopoulos (Alex Efstathiou 51) Coach: Takis Svigos Goals: Chalmers, Palamaras
Saturday January 13 1996 Elcho Park, Lara Lake Referee: Jim Markovski
North Geelong Warriors Joe Didulica, Franc Bot (Goran Skoko 65), Ante Skoko, Ivan Medved, Robbie Cosic, Stephen McAuliffe, Robbie Kules, Ante Deak, Mijo Trupkovic, Charlie Fitzpatrick, John Didulica Coach: Steve Radojevic Goals: Fitzpatrick, Cosic	2	-	0	Green Gully Cavaliers Chris Vella, Peter Spiteri, Craig Crodden, Steve Douglas, Colin Azzopardi, Sal Paglia, Darren Scoble (John Kindtner 77), David Maglovski (Steve Chetcuti 59), Jani Suric, Tony Neceski, Daniel Genovesi (Vlad Babic 69) Coach: Chris Taylor
Sunday January 14 1996 Veneto Social Club, Bulleen Referee: Nestor Zachariadis
Bulleen Lions Jeff Olver, Frank Valentic, Robert Liparoti, Robert Krajacic, Bill Tsiakos, George Slifkas, Tom Sonsini (George Lenetis 77), Gerry McAleer, Dale White, Angie Goutzioulis (Peter Di Iorio 77), Anthony Grbac Coach: Peter Ollerton Goals: Tsiakos 12, Lenetis 76	2	-	2	Thomastown Zebras Maurice Gonzalez, Ransford Banini, Paul Della Rocca, Seb Emmanuele, Joe Tricarico (Davide Iacovitti 80), Nick Lazarevski, Andrew Zinni, Michael Mazzini, Klaus Bichler, Nick Cuculeski (Tony Lingurovski 67), Harry Ngata Coach: Ken Murphy Goals: Lazarevski 27, Zinni 73
Sunday January 14 1996 CB Smith Reserve, Fawkner Referee: Steve Kralevski
Fawkner Blues Joe Rados, Eric Vassiliadis, Ricky Ferla, Tony Schipano, Pino Santalucia, Frank Tramontana, Rino Minichiello, Adrian Giordano, Alex Gymnopoulos, Carlos Retre, Mark Recchia Coach: Tony Vrzina	0	-	1	Bentleigh Greens Peter Laumets, Stelios Drakos, Harry Micheil, Mario Crivari, Gerry McDonagh, Andy Theoharous, Jim Kotsovolos, Ike Alagiozidis, Dimos Sevastiadis, Liam Caffrey, Raff Bakker Coach: Harry Chalkitis Goals: Caffrey
Sunday January 14 1996 Ross Reserve, Noble Park Referee: Steve McEwan
Springvale City Vales Jason Dastey, Danny Rep, Doug Nolan, Robert Piemonte, Sandro Razzi, Tony Spina, Jamie McMinimee, Darren McClenaghan, David Grella, Andy Lancaster (Vince De La Plaza 86), Amedeo Rosa Coach: Gus McLeod Goals: Piemonte 29, Rosa 71	2	-	1	Albion Redsox Robert Brian, Gunay Kuyucuogullari, John Grimaud, Craig Cubitt, Claude Lucchesi, Mark Wilson, Serhat Hulusi, Martin Collins, Robert Popovski (Zoran Kostovski 59), Ahmet Gurpinar, Paul Donnelly Coach: John Dowie Goal: Lucchesi
Sunday January 14 1996 Chaplin Reserve, Sunshine Referee: Juergen Annuss
Sunshine Georgies Steve Wardle, Bill Makris, John Kanesoulis, Anthony Cassar (Marco De La Plaza 61), Robbie Ferla, Ilija Dragicevic (Arthur Tsirtsakis 83), Spencer Field, Mark Aretis, Juan Nilo, Chris Daglaras, Saso Markovski (Justin Scrobogna 70) Coach: Willie Vassallo Goals: Markovski 35, Nilo 70	2	-	0	Box Hill Inter Sean Keogh, Frank Pansino, Carlos Castro, Dean Tartaglia, Ricky Dal Ben, Adam Inglese, Gianfranco Impellizzeri (Michael Inglese 58), Steve Guscic, Damien Guglielmi, Peter Petrakos, Gary Frezzini Coach: Rob Ruffolo
Round Two
Friday January 19 1996 Wembley Park, Box Hill Referee: Vince Celestino
Box Hill Inter Sean Keogh, Frank Pansino, Alan Roodhouse, Ricky Dal Ben, Joe Di Iorio, Adam Inglese, Damien Guglielmi, Steve Guscic, Gary Frezzini, Peter Petrakos, Tony Calle Coach: Rob Ruffolo Goals: Petrakos 28, Roodhouse 66	2	-	4	Green Gully Cavaliers Chris Vella, Peter Spiteri, Craig Crodden, Steve Douglas, Colin Azzopardi, Sal Paglia, Darren Scoble, Chris Ketsakidis, Jani Suric, Tony Neceski, Daniel Genovesi Coach: Chris Taylor Goals: Neceski 25, 88, Ketsakidis 30, Suric 76
Sunday January 21 1996 Selwyn Park, Sunshine Referee: Nestor Zachariadis
Albion Redsox Robert Brian, Gunay Kuyucuogullari (sent off 40), John Grimaud, Craig Cubitt, Claude Lucchesi, Tony Ciantar, Paul Donnelly, Martin Collins, Rodolfo Gonzalez (Peter Pavlinusic 60), Ahmet Gurpinar, Robert Popovski (Serhat Hulusi 82) Coach: John Dowie	0	-	3	Heidelberg United Glenn Clarke, Tom Karapatsos, Steve Iosifidis, George Georgiadis, Alan Scott (Alex Kiratzoglou 58), Dean Fak, George Karkaletsis, Gary Hasler, Andy Vlahos, Bobby Despotovski, Peter Tsolakis Coach: Andy Bozikas Goals: Tsolakis 2, Despotovski 74, Vlahos 88
Sunday January 21 1996 Kingston Heath Soccer Complex, Cheltenham Referee: Carlo Graser
Bentleigh Greens Peter Laumets, Stelios Drakos, Harry Micheil, Steve Kourkoutzelos, Mario Crivari, Andy Theoharous, Jim Kotsovolos, Ike Alagiozidis, Dimos Sevastiadis, Liam Caffrey (Andrew Charalambous 70), Raff Bakker (Jim Constantinou 86) Coach: Harry Chalkitis	0	-	1	Altona Magic Darren McGrath, Zdravko Atanasovski, Marjan Tasevski, Robert Runje (Milco Bogoevski 80), Simon Micevski, Tom Markovski, Chris Emsovski (Henry Velkovski 65), Sava Rusmir, Nick Georgopoulos, Sash Becvinovski, Nick Radecki Coach: Ian Dobson Goal: Becvinovski
Sunday January 21 1996 Elcho Park, Lara Lake Referee: Andrew Stacey
North Geelong Warriors Joe Didulica, Franc Bot, Ante Skoko, Ivan Medved, Robbie Cosic, Stephen McAuliffe, Robbie Kules (Charlie Fitzpatrick 46), Mijo Trupkovic, Ante Deak (Richie O'Sullivan 78), George Dimovski, John Didulica Coach: Steve Radojevic Goals: Dimovski, John Didulica, A Skoko	3	-	2	Springvale City Vales Jason Dastey, Danny Rep, Doug Nolan, Vince De La Plaza (John Papettas 75), Sandro Razzi, Tony Spina, Jamie McMinimee, Darren McClenaghan, David Grella, Andy Lancaster, Amedeo Rosa Coach: Gus McLeod Goals: D Grella, Lancaster
Sunday January 21 1996 SS Anderson Reserve, Port Melbourne Referee: Jim Markovski
Port Melbourne Sharks Manny Papas, Con Argyriou, John Dimitrelos, Jim Latinopoulos, Brett Chalmers, George Svigos, Nick Palamaras, Clayton Bell, Peter Psarros (Billy Mitroulas 71), Andrew Strapelias, Alex Efstathiou (Con Kotzagiannidis 68) Coach: Takis Svigos Goal: Svigos	1	-	1	Fawkner Blues Joe Rados, Eric Vassiliadis, Frank Tramontana, Ricky Ferla, Tony Schipano, Pino Santalucia, Rino Minichiello, Adrian Giordano (Mark Recchia 56), Michael Branov, Carlos Retre, Anthony Magnacca (Tony Ujgunovski 61) Coach: Tony Vrzina Goal: Giordano
Sunday January 21 1996 Churchill Reserve, St Albans Referee: Steve Kralevski
St Albans Saints Lou Acevski, Slavko Rados, Damir Grganovic, Ivan Colina, Paul Babic, Mick Colina, Idriz Pelja, Kruni Razov, Paul Magdic, Joe Markovac, Richard Milanovic Coach: Goran Runje Goals: M Colina x 2, I Colina	3	-	2	Bulleen Lions Jeff Olver, Frank Valentic (sent off), Robert Krajacic, Bill Tsiakos, George Slifkas, Tom Sonsini, Gerry McAleer, Dale White, Angie Goutzioulis, Anthony Grbac, Robert Liparoti Coach: Peter Ollerton Goals: White, Liparoti
Sunday January 21 1996 Chaplin Reserve, Sunshine Referee: Steve McEwan
Sunshine Georgies Steve Wardle, Bill Makris, John Kanesoulis, Anthony Cassar, Robbie Ferla, Ilija Dragicevic, Spencer Field, Mark Aretis, Juan Nilo, Chris Daglaras, Saso Markovski (Marco De La Plaza 65) Coach: Willie Vassallo Goal: Nilo 34	1	-	0	Thomastown Zebras Maurice Gonzalez, Ransford Banini, Paul Della Rocca, Seb Emmanuele (Danny Gnjidic 65), Nick Lazarevski (sent off 80), Andrew Zinni, Michael Mazzini (sent off 81), Klaus Bichler, Davide Iacovitti, Tony Lingurovski, Harry Ngata Coach: Ken Murphy
Round Three
Friday January 26 1996 Wembley Park, Box Hill Referee: John Fraser
Box Hill Inter Sean Keogh, Frank Pansino, Dean Tartaglia, Ricky Dal Ben, Joe Di Iorio (Gianfranco Impellizzeri 84), Adam Inglese, Alan Roodhouse, Steve Guscic, Damien Guglielmi, Peter Petrakos, Gary Frezzini (Tony Calle 78) Coach: Rob Ruffolo Goal: Frezzini 39	1	-	1	North Geelong Warriors Joe Didulica, Franc Bot, Ante Skoko, Ivan Medved, Robbie Cosic, Stephen McAuliffe, Robbie Kules (Richie O'Sullivan 67), George Dimovski, Mijo Trupkovic, Charlie Fitzpatrick, John Didulica Coach: Steve Radojevic Goal: Dimovski 48
Sunday January 28 1996 Paisley Park, North Altona Referee: Carlo Graser
Altona Magic Darren McGrath, Zdravko Atanasovski, Marjan Tasevski, Robert Runje, Simon Micevski, Tom Markovski, Sava Rusmir, Nick Georgopoulos, Sash Becvinovski, Nick Radecki, Chris Emsovski Coach: Gary Cole Goals: Emsovski, Becvinovski, Rusmir	3	-	0	Port Melbourne Sharks Manny Papas, Con Argyriou, John Dimitrelos, Jim Latinopoulos (sent off), Brett Chalmers, George Svigos, Nick Palamaras, Clayton Bell, Peter Psarros, Con Haitas, Alex Efstathiou Coach: Takis Svigos
Sunday January 28 1996 Veneto Social Club, Bulleen Referee: Jim Markovski
Bulleen Lions Jeff Olver, Robert Krajacic, Bill Tsiakos, George Slifkas, Tom Sonsini, Gerry McAleer (Peter Di Iorio 60), Dale White (Damian Everetts 81), Angie Goutzioulis, Anthony Grbac, George Lenetis (Frank Catalano 70), Robert Liparoti Coach: Peter Ollerton	0	-	1	Bentleigh Greens Peter Laumets, Stelios Drakos, Harry Micheil, Mario Crivari, Steve Kourkoutzelos, Andy Theoharous, Liam Caffrey (Jim Constantinou 65), Ike Alagiozidis, Dimos Sevastiadis (Peter Kakos 80), Raff Bakker, Andrew Charalambous Coach: Harry Chalkitis Goal: Alagiozidis 86
Sunday January 28 1996 CB Smith Reserve, Fawkner Referee: Steve Kralevski
Fawkner Blues Joe Rados, Eric Vassiliadis, Frank Tramontana, Adrian Giordano, Tony Schipano, Ricky Ferla, Mark Recchia, Carlos Retre (Anthony Magnacca 6), Michael Branov (Domenic Schiafone 31), Rino Minichiello, Tony Ujgunovski Coach: Tony Vrzina	0	-	0	Albion Redsox Robert Brian, Tony Ciantar, John Grimaud, Craig Cubitt, Claude Lucchesi, Mark Wilson, Paul Donnelly, Martin Collins, Archie McGeachy, Justin Geri, Ahmet Gurpinar Coach: John Dowie
Sunday January 28 1996 Green Gully Reserve, Keilor Referee: Andrew Stacey
Green Gully Cavaliers Chris Vella, Peter Spiteri, Craig Crodden (Vlad Babic 62), Steve Douglas, Colin Azzopardi, Zlate Markovski (Sal Paglia 79), Darren Scoble, Chris Ketsakidis, Jani Suric, Tony Neceski, David Maglovski (Steve Chetcuti 62) Coach: Chris Taylor Goals: Suric, Ketsakidis	2	-	2	Thomastown Zebras Maurice Gonzalez, Ransford Banini, Paul Della Rocca, Seb Emmanuele, Danny Gnjidic, Joe Tricarico (sent off), Klaus Bichler, Davide Iacovitti, Nick Cuculeski (Anthony Boschini 74), Tony Lingurovski, Harry Ngata Coach: Ken Murphy Goals: Tricarico pk, Lingurovski
Sunday January 28 1996 Olympic Village, Heidelberg Referee: Vince Celestino
Heidelberg United Glenn Clarke, Tom Karapatsos, Steve Iosifidis, George Georgiadis, Angie Koutos (sent off 81), Dean Fak, George Karkaletsis (Alex Kiratzoglou 71), Gary Hasler, Andy Vlahos (Will Hastie 71), Bobby Despotovski (Michael Tyrikos 79), Peter Tsolakis Coach: Andy Bozikas Goals: Despotovski 41, 48, 49, 71, Tsolakis 44	5	-	0	Springvale City Vales Jason Dastey, Danny Rep, Doug Nolan, Vince De La Plaza (John Papettas 63), Sandro Razzi, Tony Spina (Pasquale Grella 51), Jamie McMinimee, Darren McClenaghan (Alex Rae 70), David Grella, Andy Lancaster, Amedeo Rosa Coach: Gus McLeod
Sunday January 28 1996 Chaplin Reserve, Sunshine Referee: Nestor Zachariadis
Sunshine Georgies Steve Wardle, Bill Makris, John Kanesoulis, Anthony Cassar, Robbie Ferla, Ilija Dragicevic (John Kollevris 73), Spencer Field, Mark Aretis, Juan Nilo, Marco De La Plaza, Saso Markovski Coach: Willie Vassallo Goals: Nilo 48, 87	2	-	1	St Albans Saints Lou Acevski, Paul Babic, Ilija Rados (Ivan Jolic 60), Ivan Colina, Robert Mikulic (Joe Markovac 85), Mick Colina, Mark Bacak, Damir Grganovic (Zvonko Usljebrka 71), Kruni Razov, Paul Magdic, Richard Milanovic (sent off 65) Coach: Goran Runje Goal: Magdic 12
Round Four
Friday February 2 1996 Ross Reserve, Noble Park Referee: Gerry Connolly
Springvale City Vales Jason Dastey, Tony Lettieri, Doug Nolan, Pasquale Grella (John Papettas), Sandro Razzi, Tony Spina (Vince De La Plaza), Jamie McMinimee, Darren McClenaghan, David Grella, Andy Lancaster (Alex Rae), Amedeo Rosa Coach: Gus McLeod Goals: Lancaster 8, D Grella 15, 21, 54, De La Plaza 78	5	-	3	Fawkner Blues Joe Rados, Eric Vassiliadis, Frank Tramontana, Adrian Giordano, Tony Schipano, Ricky Ferla, Mark Recchia, Carlos Retre, Michael Branov, Anthony Magnacca, Tony Ujgunovski Coach: Tony Vrzina Goals: Ugjunovski 5, 69, Schipano 74
Saturday February 3 1996 Kingston Heath Soccer Complex, Cheltenham Referee: Vince Celestino
Bentleigh Greens Peter Laumets, Stelios Drakos, Harry Micheil, Mario Crivari, Steve Kourkoutzelos, Andy Theoharous, Liam Caffrey, Ike Alagiozidis, Lee Lutton, Raff Bakker (Jim Kotsovolos), Andrew Charalambous (Jim Constantinou) Coach: Harry Chalkitis	0	-	3	Sunshine Georgies Steve Wardle, Bill Makris (Joe De Bono), John Kanesoulis, Anthony Cassar, Robbie Ferla, Ilija Dragicevic, Spencer Field, Mark Aretis, Juan Nilo (Arthur Tsirtsakis), Chris Daglaras, Saso Markovski (Marco De La Plaza) Coach: Willie Vassallo Goals: Ferla, Nilo x 2
Sunday February 4 1996 Selwyn Park, Sunshine Referee: Jim Markovski
Albion Redsox Robert Brian, John Grimaud, Tony Ciantar (Michael Vesnaver 46), Craig Cubitt (sent off 50), Claude Lucchesi, Mark Wilson, Martin Collins, Archie McGeachy, Ahmet Gurpinar (Robert Popovski 70), Justin Geri, Paul Donnelly Coach: John Dowie	0	-	3	Altona Magic Darren McGrath, Zdravko Atanovski (Henry Velkovski 67), Marjan Tasevski, Tom Markovski, Robert Runje, Chris Emsovski, Nick Radecki, Nick Georgopoulos, Sash Becvinovski (Danny Madarovski 75), Sava Rusmir, Simon Micevski Coach: Gary Cole Goals: Radecki x 2, Velkovski
Sunday February 4 1996 Elcho Park, Lara Lake Referee: Steve Kralevski
North Geelong Warriors Joe Didulica, Richie O'Sullivan, Robbie Cosic, George Dimovski, Ivan Medved, John Didulica (Tom Pandzic), Mijo Trupkovic, Ante Skoko, Ante Deak, Robbie Kules, Charlie Fitzpatrick (Goran Skoko) Coach: Steve Radojevic	0	-	3	Heidelberg United Glenn Clarke, Tom Karapatsos, Steve Iosifidis, Dean Fak, George Georgiadis, Alan Scott (Leigh Tsoumerkas), George Karkaletsis, Andy Vlahos, Gary Hasler (Will Hastie), Peter Tsolakis (Alex Kiratzoglou), Bobby Despotovski Coach: Andy Bozikas Goals: Despotovski x 3
Sunday February 4 1996 SS Anderson Reserve, Port Melbourne Referee: Cain Naumcevski
Port Melbourne Sharks Manny Papas, Con Argyriou, John Dimitrelos, Brett Chalmers, Con Haitas, George Svigos, Nick Palamaras, Clayton Bell, Peter Psarros, Andrew Strapelias (Con Kotzagiannidis), Billy Mitroulas (Con Komilionis 53) Coach: Takis Svigos Goal: Psarros 75	1	-	1	Bulleen Lions Jeff Olver, Frank Valentic, Bill Tsiakos, Robert Stojcevski, Robert Liparoti, Tom Sonsini, Anthony Grbac, Peter Di Iorio (Gerry McAleer 80), Angie Goutzioulis, George Slifkas, Dale White Coach: Peter Ollerton Goal: White 41
Sunday February 4 1996 Churchill Reserve, St Albans Referee: Carlo Graser
St Albans Saints Marijan Vunderl, Ivan Jolic,Damir Grganovic, Ivan Colina, Robert Mikulic, Mick Colina, Kruni Razov, Paul Magdic, Zvonko Usljebrka (Ilija Rados 75), Zeljko Gagula, Joe Markovac (sent off) Coach: Goran Runje	0	-	0	Green Gully Cavaliers Chris Vella, Peter Spiteri, Chris Ketsakidis, Steve Douglas, Colin Azzopardi, Steve Chetcuti, Darren Scoble, Zlate Markovski (Sal Paglia 83), Jani Suric, Tony Neceski, Daniel Genovesi (Vlad Babic 83) Coach: Chris Taylor
Sunday February 4 1996 Partridge Reserve, Lalor Referee: Nestor Zachariadis
Thomastown Zebras Mauro Raponi, Ransford Banini (John Angelovski 54), Paul Della Rocca, Seb Emmanuele, Danny Gnjidic, Nick Lazarevski, Klaus Bichler, Davide Iacovitti, Nick Cuculeski, Tony Lingurovski, Harry Ngata Coach: Ken Murphy Goal: Cuculeski 46	1	-	0	Box Hill Inter Sean Keogh, Frank Pansino, Dean Tartaglia, Gary Frezzini, Steve Guscic, Ricky Dal Ben, Peter Petrakos (Frank Chirico 65), Adam Inglese (Carlos Castro 58), Alan Roodhouse, Joe Di Iorio (Gianfranco Impellizzeri 80), Damien Guglielmi Coach: Rob Ruffolo
Round Five
Saturday February 17 1996 Kingston Heath Soccer Complex, Cheltenham Referee: Andrew Stacey
Bentleigh Greens Peter Laumets, Stelios Drakos, Harry Micheil, Mario Crivari, Steve Kourkoutzelos (Jim Kotsovolos 67), Andy Theoharous, Raff Bakker (sent off), Gerry McDonagh, Zoran Todorovski (Dimos Sevastiadis 89), Ike Alagiozidis, Lee Lutton (Jim Constantinou 57) Coach: Harry Chalkitis Goals: Todorovski 39, 55, Alagiozidis 78, Micheil 86	4	-	1	Box Hill Inter Sean Keogh, Frank Pansino, Dean Tartaglia, Ricky Dal Ben, Carlos Castro, Adam Inglese (Frank Chirico 57), Steve Guscic (Gary Frezzini 80), Damien Guglielmi, Jim Tsakiris (Joe Di Iorio 76), Gianfranco Impellizzeri, Peter Petrakos Coach: Rob Ruffolo Goal: Petrakos 58
Saturday February 17 1996 Ross Reserve, Noble Park Referee: Steve Kralevski
Springvale City Vales Jason Dastey, Tony Lettieri, Doug Nolan, Pasquale Grella (Robert Piemonte), Sandro Razzi, Tony Spina, Jamie McMinimee, Darren McClenaghan, David Grella, Andy Lancaster, Amedeo Rosa (Vince De La Plaza) Coach: Gus McLeod	0	-	1	Bulleen Lions Jeff Olver, Frank Valentic, Robert Stojcevski, Pat Giaccherini, George Slifkas, Tom Sonsini, Gerry McAleer, Dale White, Peter Di Iorio (Damian Everetts), Anthony Grbac, Robert Liparoti Coach: Peter Ollerton Goal: White 1
Sunday February 18 1996 Selwyn Park, Sunshine Referee: Cain Naumcevski
Albion Redsox Robert Brian, John Grimaud, Claude Lucchesi, Mark Wilson, Ertnuc Kaya, Martin Collins (Ramadan Osman), Archie McGeachy, Ahmet Gurpinar, Justin Geri (sent off), Robert Popovski (Enver Osman), Serhat Hulusi Coach: Bill Murray	0	-	3	Sunshine Georgies Steve Wardle, Bill Makris, John Kanesoulis, Anthony Cassar, Robbie Ferla, Ilija Dragicevic (Marco De La Plaza), Spencer Field, Mark Aretis, Juan Nilo (sent off), Chris Daglaras, Justin Scrobogna (Saso Markovski) Coach: Willie Vassallo Goals: Cassar, Nilo, Field
Sunday February 18 1996 Olympic Village, Heidelberg Referee: Gerry Connolly
Heidelberg United Glenn Clarke, Tom Karapatsos, Dean Fak, Leigh Tsoumerkas, Steve Iosifidis, George Georgiadis, George Karkaletsis, Andy Vlahos (Michael Tyrikos), Peter Tsolakis (Will Hastie), Bobby Despotovski, Alex Kiratzoglou Coach: Andy Bozikas Goals: Tsolakis 16, Despotovski 35, 55, Vlahos 42	4	-	0	Altona Magic Darren McGrath, Zdravko Atanasovski (Zoran Cvetkovski), Marjan Tasevski (Milco Bogoevski), Tom Markovski, Chris Emsovski, Nick Radecki, Nick Georgopoulos (Danny Madarovski), Sash Becvinovski, Sava Rusmir, Simon Micevski, Henry Velkovski Coach: Gary Cole
Sunday February 18 1996 Elcho Park, Lara Lake Referee: Nestor Zachariadis
North Geelong Warriors Joe Didulica, Richie O'Sullivan, Stephen McAuliffe, Robbie Cosic, George Dimovski, Ivan Medved, Mijo Trupkovic, Ante Skoko (Goran Skoko 58), Ante Deak, Robbie Kules (Franc Bot), Charlie Fitzpatrick Coach: Steve Radojevic Goals: Fitzpatrick 53, 54	2	-	1	Fawkner Blues Joe Rados, Eric Vassiliadis, Frank Tramontana, Adrian Giordano, Tony Schipano, Ricky Ferla (John Jelincic 68), Mark Recchia, Carlos Retre, Michael Branov, Alex Gymnopoulos, Tony Ujgunovski Coach: Tony Vrzina Goal: Ujgunovski 50pk
Sunday February 18 1996 SS Anderson Reserve, Port Melbourne Referee: Steve McEwan
Port Melbourne Sharks Manny Papas, Con Argyriou, John Dimitrelos, Brett Chalmers, Con Haitas, George Svigos, Nick Palamaras (Jim Latinopoulos 58), Clayton Bell, Peter Psarros (Con Kotzagiannidis 61), Alex Duric, Manny Gotis Coach: Takis Svigos Goals: Duric 29, Bell 80	2	-	2	Green Gully Cavaliers Chris Vella, Peter Spiteri, Chris Ketsakidis, Steve Douglas, Colin Azzopardi, Steve Chetcuti (Craig Crodden 61), Darren Scoble, Zlate Markovski (Pece Stojcevski 76), Cameron Brown, Vlad Babic, Jani Suric Coach: Chris Taylor Goals: Scoble, Crodden
Sunday February 18 1996 Churchill Reserve, St Albans Referee: Juergen Annuss
St Albans Saints Marijan Vunderl, Mark Bacak (Ilija Rados 76), Damir Grganovic, Ivan Colina, Paul Babic, Mick Colina, Ivan Jolic, Paul Magdic, Idriz Pelja (Slavko Rados 61), Zeljko Gagula, Zvonko Usljebrka (sent off 84) Coach: Goran Runje Goal: Usljebrka36	1	-	2	Thomastown Zebras Mauro Raponi, Michael Mazzini (Tony Lingurovski 40), John Angelovski, Klaus Bichler (Anthony Boschini 63), Paul Della Rocca, Seb Emmanuele, Nick Cuculeski, Danny Gnjidic, Joe Tricarico, Nick Lazarevski, Andrew Zinni Coach: Ken Murphy Goals: Zinni 35, Gnjidic 52
Round Six
Friday February 23 1996 Wembley Park, Box Hill Referee: Jim Markovski
Box Hill Inter Sean Keogh, Frank Pansino, Damien Guglielmi, Ricky Dal Ben (Frank Chirico 27), Carlos Castro, Adam Inglese, Alan Roodhouse, Steve Guscic, Jim Tsakiris, Tony Calle (Gary Frezzini 59), Peter Petrakos Coach: Rob Ruffolo Goal: Guscic 25	1	-	0	St Albans Saints Marijan Vunderl (Lou Acevski 57), Slavko Rados, Ivan Jolic (Ilija Rados 24), Ivan Colina, Robert Mikulic, Mick Colina (Idriz Pelja 27), Richard Milanovic, Zeljko Gagula, Joe Markovac, Paul Magdic, Damir Grganovic Coach: Goran Runje
Sunday February 25 1996 Paisley Park, North Altona Referee: Nestor Zachariadis
Altona Magic Darren McGrath, Henry Velkovski, Marjan Tasevski, Robert Runje, Simon Micevski, Tom Markovski, Sava Rusmir, Nick Georgopoulos, Sash Becvinovski (Danny Madarovski 68), Nick Radecki, Chris Emsovski (Milco Bogoevski 63) Coach: Gary Cole Goals: Rusmir 14pk, 39	2	-	1	Springvale City Vales Jason Dastey, Tony Lettieri, Doug Nolan, Vince De La Plaza, Sandro Razzi, Tony Spina (John Papettas 73), Robert Piemonte, Darren McClenaghan, David Grella, Andy Lancaster (Danny Rep 73), Amedeo Rosa Coach: Gus McLeod Goal: Lettieri 53
Sunday February 25 1996 Veneto Social Club, Bulleen Referee: Carlo Graser
Bulleen Lions Jeff Olver, Frank Valentic, Robert Stojcevski, George Slifkas, Tom Sonsini, Gerry McAleer, Dale White (Peter Di Iorio 64), Pat Giaccherini, Angie Goutzioulis, Anthony Grbac, Robert Liparoti Coach: Peter Ollerton Goals: White 22, Giaccherini 27	2	-	0	Albion Redsox Robert Brian, John Grimaud, Levent Osman, Paul Donnelly, Martin Collins, Archie McGeachy, Peter Pavlinusic(Serhat Hulusi 64), Ertunc Kaya, Zoran Kostovski, Ahmet Gurpinar, Enver Osman Coach: Bill Murray
Sunday February 25 1996 CB Smith Reserve, Fawkner Referee: Cain Naumcevski
Fawkner Blues Robert Di Francesco, Eric Vassiliadis, Frank Tramontana, Tony Schipano, Mark Recchia, Carlos Retre, Adrian Giordano, Anthony Magnacca (Milan Vlatkovic 83), Ricky Ferla, Alex Gymnopoulos, Vlade Tortevski (Rino Minichiello 62) Coach: Tony Vrzina Goal: Vassiliadis	1	-	3	Heidelberg United Glenn Clarke, Tom Karapatsos, Steve Iosifidis, George Georgiadis, Leigh Tsoumerkas, Dean Fak, George Karkaletsis, Alex Kiratzoglou (Theo Mihaloglou 63), Andy Vlahos, Bobby Despotovski, Will Hastie (Michael Tyrikos 67) Coach: Andy Bozikas Goals: Karapatsos x 2, Vlahos
Sunday February 25 1996 Green Gully Reserve, Keilor Referee: Juergen Annuss
Green Gully Cavaliers Chris Vella, Peter Spiteri, Chris Ketsakidis (Steve Chetcuti 85), Steve Douglas, Colin Azzopardi, Craig Crodden, Darren Scoble, Cameron Brown (Zlate Markovski 60), Jani Suric, Tony Neceski (Daniel Genovesi 72), Vlad Babic Coach: Chris Taylor Goal: Azzopardi	1	-	3	Bentleigh Greens Peter Laumets, Stelios Drakos, Harry Micheil, Mario Crivari, Steve Kourkoutzelos, Andy Theoharous, Zoran Todorovski, Ike Alagiozidis, Lee Lutton (Peter Kakos 85), Jim Kotsovolos, Andrew Charalambous Coach: Harry Chalkitis Goals: Micheil, Charalambous, Todorovski
Sunday February 25 1996 Chaplin Reserve, Sunshine Referee: Steve Kralevski
Sunshine Georgies Steve Wardle, Bill Makris, John Kanesoulis, Anthony Cassar, Robbie Ferla (Joe De Bono), Ilija Dragicevic, Spencer Field, Mark Aretis, Colin Cooper (Marco De La Plaza), Chris Daglaras, Justin Scrobogna (Arthur Tsirtsakis) Coach: Willie Vassallo Goals: Cassar 44, 55pk	2	-	1	Port Melbourne Sharks Manny Papas, Con Argyriou (Con Komilionis), John Dimitrelos, Con Haitas, Brett Chalmers, George Svigos, Clayton Bell, Peter Psarros, Manny Gotis, Con Kotzagiannidis (Leo Kyriakopoulos), Alex Duric Coach: Takis Svigos Goal: Chalmers 33
Sunday February 25 1996 Partridge Reserve, Lalor Referee: Vince Celestino
Thomastown Zebras Mauro Raponi, Ransford Banini, Tom Karic, Paul Della Rocca, Seb Emmanuele, Joe Tricarico, Nick Lazarevski, Andrew Zinni, Klaus Bichler, Davide Iacovitti, Nick Cuculeski Coach: Ken Murphy Goal: Banini 76	1	-	0	North Geelong Warriors Joe Didulica, Franc Bot, Richie O'Sullivan, Ivan Medved, Robbie Cosic, Stephen McAuliffe, Robbie Kules, George Dimovski, Mijo Trupkovic, Charlie Fitzpatrick, Ante Deak Coach: Steve Radojevic
Round Seven
Saturday March 22 1996 Wembley Park, Box Hill Referee: Carlo Graser
Box Hill Inter Sean Keogh, Frank Pansino (Mark Vincenzini 80), Damien Guglielmi, Ricky Dal Ben, Dean Tartaglia, Carlos Castro (Frank Chirico 73), Jim Tsakiris, Steve Guscic, Alan Roodhouse, Peter Petrakos, Gary Frezzini Coach: Rob Ruffolo Goal: Petrakos 37	1	-	3	Port Melbourne Sharks Manny Papas, Con Argyriou, John Dimitrelos, Brett Chalmers, George Svigos, Nick Palamaras, Clayton Bell, Carlos Retre (Andrew Strapelias 89), Nick Tsaltas (Billy Mitroulas 78), Manny Gotis, Alex Duric Coach: Takis Svigos Goals: Tsaltas 29, ?, Argyriou 88
Sunday March 24 1996 Paisley Park, North Altona Referee: Cain Naumcevski
Altona Magic Darren McGrath, Marjan Tasevski, Henry Velkovski, George Petrov, Simon Micevski, Tom Markovski, Sava Rusmir (Milco Bogoevski 69), Danny Madarovski (Zdravko Atanasovski 64), Sash Becvinovski, Nick Radecki (Nick Georgopoulos 56), Chris Emsovski Coach: Gary Cole Goals: Radecki 1, Becvinovski 21, Rusmir 46, Georgopoulos 79, Bogoevski 84	5	-	0	Fawkner Blues Robert Di Francesco, Eric Vassiliadis, Frank Tramontana (Alex Gymnopoulos 70), John Jelincic (Dean Scicluna 70), Ricky Ferla, Tony Schipano, Adrian Giordano, Michael Branov (sent off), Vlade Tortevski (Jimmy Basias 70), Rino Minichiello, Peter Psarros Coach: Tony Vrzina
Sunday March 24 1996 Veneto Social Club, Bulleen Referee: John Fraser
Bulleen Lions Jeff Olver, Frank Valentic, Robert Stojcevski, Tom Sonsini (Damian Everetts 89), George Slifkas, Angie Goutzioulis (Peter Di Iorio 62), Gerry McAleer, Pat Giaccherini, Anthony Grbac, Dale White, Robert Liparoti Coach: Peter Ollerton Goal: Slifkas 58	1	-	1	Heidelberg United Glenn Clarke, Steve Iosifidis, George Georgiadis, Alan Scott, Dean Fak, George Karkaletsis, Alex Kiratzoglou, Brian MacNicol (Nemanja Obradovic 60), Angie Koutos, Gary Hasler (Will Hastie 80), Andy Vlahos Coach: Andy Bozikas Goal: Koutos 46
Sunday March 24 1996 Green Gully Reserve, Keilor Referee: Vince Celestino
Green Gully Cavaliers Chris Vella, Adam Cimino, Chris Ketsakidis (Darren Scoble), Craig Crodden, Steve Chetcuti, Steve Douglas, Pece Stojcevski, Zlate Markovski, Vlad Babic, Tony Neceski (Nathan Chiles), Daniel Genovesi (David Maglovski) Coach: Chris Taylor Goals: Genovesi 3, Babic 38, 89pk	3	-	1	Albion Redsox Robert Brian (sent off 90), Levent Osman, John Grimaud, Craig Cubitt, Claude Lucchesi, Mark Wilson, Paul Donnelly, Martin Collins, Ahmet Gurpinar, Justin Geri (Ertunc Kaya), Serhat Hulusi. Sub: Recep Mustafa Coach: Bill Murray Goal: Collins 57
Sunday March 24 1996 Churchill Reserve, St Albans Referee: Steve Kralevski
St Albans Saints Lou Acevski, Ivan Jolic, Damir Grganovic, Joe Markovac, Robert Mikulic, Mick Colina, Idriz Pelja, Kruni Razov, Zvonko Usljebrka (Ivan Colina), Zeljko Gagula, Harry Karl Coach: Goran Runje Goals: Karl 49, 87, 89	3	-	1	North Geelong Warriors Joe Didulica, Franc Bot (Goran Skoko), Richie O'Sullivan, Ivan Medved, Robbie Cosic, Stephen McAuliffe, Robbie Kules, George Dimovski, Mijo Trupkovic, Ante Deak, Ante Skoko (John Didulica) Coach: Steve Radojevic Goal: Trupkovic 84
Sunday March 24 1996 Chaplin Reserve, Sunshine Referee: Nestor Zachariadis
Sunshine Georgies Steve Wardle, Arthur Tsirtsakis, John Kanesoulis, Anthony Cassar, Joe De Bono, Ilija Dragicevic, Spencer Field, Mark Aretis, Juan Nilo, Chris Daglaras, Colin Cooper (Justin Scrobogna) Coach: Willie Vassallo Goals: Nilo 36, Cooper 43	2	-	1	Springvale City Vales Jason Dastey, Danny Rep, Tony Lettieri, Doug Nolan, Vince De La Plaza (Tony Spina), Sandro Razzi, Mariano Calomino, Jamie McMinimee (sent off 63), David Grella, Andy Lancaster, Amedeo Rosa Coach: Gus McLeod Goal: McMinimee 60
Sunday March 24 1996 Partridge Reserve, Lalor Referee: Jim Markovski
Thomastown Zebras Maurice Gonzalez, Ransford Banini, Tom Karic, Paul Della Rocca, Seb Emmanuele, Danny Gnjidic, Joe Tricarico, Nick Lazarevski (Tony Lingurovski 59), Klaus Bichler (John Angelovski 72), Andrew Zinni, Harry Ngata Coach: Ken Murphy Goals: Zinni x 2	2	-	4	Bentleigh Greens Peter Laumets, Stelios Drakos, Harry Micheil, Raff Bakker (Jim Constantinou 58), Andy Theoharous, Ike Alagiozidis, Lee Lutton, Zoran Todorovski, Andrew Charalambous, Mario Crivari, Steve Kourkoutzelos (George Kalimeris 74) Coach: Harry Chalkitis Goals: Della Rocca og, Lutton, Alagiozidis, Micheil
Round Eight
Saturday March 30 1996 Kingston Heath Soccer Complex, Cheltenham Referee: Alex Sacchero
Bentleigh Greens Peter Laumets, Stelios Drakos, Harry Micheil, Andy Theoharous, Ike Alagiozidis, Lee Lutton (George Kalimeris 62), Zoran Todorovski, Andrew Charalambous, Jim Constantinou, Mario Crivari (Jim Kotsovolos 66), Steve Kourkoutzelos Coach: Harry Chalkitis Goals: Alagiozidis 11, 61, Todorovski 73, 81, Kalimeris 89	5	-	0	St Albans Saints Lou Acevski, Ivan Jolic, Damir Grganovic (Richard Milanovic 85), Joe Markovac, Robert Mikulic, Paul Babic (sent off 44), Idriz Pelja (Slavko Rados 20, sent off 43), Kruni Razov (Damir Movric 75), Ivan Colina, Zeljko Gagula, Harry Karl (sent off 88) Coach: Goran Runje
Saturday March 30 1996 SS Anderson Reserve, Port Melbourne Referee: Colin Ellis
Port Melbourne Sharks Manny Papas, Con Argyriou (Jim Latinopoulos 65), John Dimitrelos, Nick Palamaras, Brett Chalmers, George Svigos, Manny Gotis (Leo Kyriakopoulos 46), Clayton Bell, Nick Tsaltas, Alex Duric, Carlos Retre (Alex Efstathiou 78) Coach: Takis Svigos Goals: Duric 1, Svigos 30	2	-	2	Thomastown Zebras Maurice Gonzalez, Tom Karic, Michael Mazzini, Anthony Boschini (Klaus Bichler 65), Paul Della Rocca (sent off), Harry Ngata, Seb Emmanuele (Nick Lazarevski 73), Tony Lingurovski, Danny Gnjidic, Joe Tricarico, Andrew Zinni Coach: Ken Murphy Goals: Zinni 45, Tricarico 88
Sunday March 31 1996 Selwyn Park, Sunshine Referee: Cain Naumcevski
Albion Redsox Martin John (Recep Mustafa 41), Levent Osman, John Grimaud, Craig Cubitt, Claude Lucchesi, Mark Wilson, Paul Donnelly, Martin Collins, Ahmet Gurpinar (Aki Kotzamichalis 50), Justin Geri, Serhat Hulusi (Ayhan Patsaman 50) Coach: Bill Murray Goal: Osman 72	1	-	3	Box Hill Inter Sean Keogh, Frank Pansino, Damien Guglielmi, Ricky Dal Ben, Dean Tartaglia, Carlos Castro, Jim Tsakiris, Steve Guscic, Alan Roodhouse (Pino Sette 89), Peter Petrakos (Gary Frezzini 83), Adam Inglese (Frank Chirico 75) Coach: Rob Ruffolo Goals: John og, Guscic 48, Chirico 77
Sunday March 31 1996 CB Smith Reserve, Fawkner Referee: Juergen Annuss
Fawkner Blues Eric Janssen, Eric Vassiliadis, Frank Tramontana, Tony Schipano, Ricky Ferla, Rino Minichiello, Adrian Giordano (sent off 56), Jimmy Basias (Dean Scicluna 68), Arsenio Di Camillo, Dino Mihocic, John Jelincic (Enzo De Santis 56) Coach: Mike Rainey	0	-	2	Bulleen Lions Jeff Olver, Frank Valentic, Robert Stojcevski, Robert Krajacic, George Slifkas (Damian Everetts 79), Tom Sonsini, Gerry McAleer, Dale White (Angie Goutzioulis 75), Anthony Grbac, Peter Di Iorio (Pat Giaccherini 75), Robert Liparoti Coach: Peter Ollerton Goals: McAleer ?, 85
Sunday March 31 1996 Olympic Village, Heidelberg Referee: Nestor Zachariadis
Heidelberg United Glenn Clarke, Tom Karapatsos, Steve Iosifidis, George Georgiadis, Alan Scott, Dean Fak, Angie Koutos, Gary Hasler (Nemanja Obradovic 65), George Karkaletsis, Bobby Despotovski, Andy Vlahos Coach: Andy Bozikas Goals: Koutos 67, Obradovic 74	2	-	2	Sunshine Georgies Steve Wardle, John Kanesoulis, Anthony Cassar, Ilija Dragicevic, Spencer Field, Mark Aretis, Juan Nilo, Chris Daglaras, Arthur Tsirtsakis (Saso Markovski 80), Joe De Bono, Marco De La Plaza (Justin Scrobogna 78) Coach: Willie Vassallo Goals: Fak 35og, Markovski 88
Sunday March 31 1996 Elcho Park, Lara Lake Referee: Vince Celestino
North Geelong Warriors Joe Didulica, Ante Skoko (Goran Skoko), Ivan Medved, Richie O'Sullivan, Robbie Cosic, Stephen McAuliffe, Robbie Kules (Jozo Boras 78), George Dimovski, Mijo Trupkovic, Ante Deak, John Didulica (Joey Rajher 72) Coach: Steve Radojevic	0	-	3	Altona Magic Darren McGrath, Henry Velkovski, Marjan Tasevski, Milco Bogoevski, Simon Micevski, Tom Markovski, Sava Rusmir, Nick Georgopoulos, Sash Becvinovski, Danny Madarovski (Zdravko Atanasovski), Chris Emsovski Coach: Gary Cole Goals: Markovski 42, Becvinovski 55, Georgopoulos 80
Thursday April 4 1996 Ross Reserve, Noble Park Referee: Andrew Stacey
Springvale City Vales Jason Dastey, Tony Lettieri, Doug Nolan, Vince De La Plaza, Sandro Razzi (Danny Rep 64), Tony Spina (Robert Piemonte 61), Mariano Calomino, Rodrigo Vargas, David Grella, Andy Lancaster, Amedeo Rosa Coach: Gus McLeod	0	-	2	Green Gully Cavaliers Chris Vella, Peter Spiteri, Adam Cimino, Craig Crodden, Steve Chetcuti, Pece Stojcevski, Jani Suric, Tony Neceski, Daniel Genovesi (David Maglovski 61), Vlad Babic, Zlate Markovski (Chris Ketsakidis 76) Coach: Chris Taylor Goals: Markovski, Neceski
Round Nine
Friday April 12 1996 Wembley Park, Box Hill Referee: Jim Markovski
Box Hill Inter Sean Keogh, Frank Pansino, Dean Tartaglia, Ricky Dal Ben, Carlos Castro, Damien Guglielmi, Steve Guscic, Alan Roodhouse (Gary Frezzini 85), Robert Marcen (Frank Chirico 69), Peter Petrakos, Jim Tsakiris (Kieran Lennon 77) Coach: Rob Ruffolo Goals: Tsakiris, Petrakos	2	-	1	Springvale City Vales Chris Simpson, Rodrigo Vargas, Doug Nolan, Sandro Razzi (sent off), Andy Lancaster, David Grella, Andy Vargas (Mariano Calomino 77), Pasquale Grella, Amedeo Rosa, Vince De La Plaza, Tony Spina (Tommy Guarino 69) Coach: John Colangeli Goals: De La Plaza 25
Saturday April 13 1996 Kingston Heath Soccer Complex, Cheltenham Referee: Doug Burt
Bentleigh Greens Peter Laumets, Stelios Drakos (Theo Constantinou 77), Harry Micheil, Andy Theoharous, Steve Kourkoutzelos (Raff Bakker 81), Mario Crivari, George Kalimeris, Ike Alagiozidis, Lee Lutton, Zoran Todorovski, Andrew Charalambous (Liam Caffrey 75) Coach: Harry Chalkitis Goals: Alagiozidis 7, Todorovski 17, Lutton 79, 84	4	-	0	North Geelong Warriors Joe Didulica, Ante Skoko, Richie O'Sullivan, Ivan Medved, Robbie Cosic, Stephen McAuliffe, Robbie Kules (Franc Bot 16), George Dimovski, Mijo Trupkovic (Charlie Fitzpatrick 77), Ante Deak, John Didulica Coach: Steve Radojevic
Sunday April 14 1996 Veneto Social Club, Bulleen Referee: Juergen Annuss
Bulleen Lions Jeff Olver, Frank Valentic, Robert Stojcevski, Robert Krajacic, George Slifkas, Tom Sonsini, Gerry McAleer, Anthony Grbac, Peter Di Iorio, Damian Everetts, Adrian Uliana Coach: Peter Ollerton Goals: Everetts 33, Di Iorio 34	2	-	1	Altona Magic Darren McGrath, Milco Bogoevski (Zdravko Atanasovski 64), Marjan Tasevski, Robert Runje, Simon Micevski,Tom Markovski, Sava Rusmir (Danny Madarovski 81), Nick Georgopoulos, Sash Becvinovski, Henry Velkovski, Chris Emsovski Coach: Gary Cole Goals: Markovski 37
Sunday April 14 1996 Green Gully Reserve, Keilor Referee: Colin Ellis
Green Gully Cavaliers Chris Vella, Peter Spiteri, Adam Cimino, Steve Douglas (sent off), Steve Chetcuti, Pece Stojcevski, Jani Suric (Chris Ketsakidis 87), Tony Neceski, Daniel Genovesi (Craig Crodden 63), Zlate Markovski (Cameron Brown 63), Vlad Babic Coach: Chris Taylor	0	-	2	Heidelberg United Glenn Clarke, Tom Karapatsos, Steve Iosifidis, Alan Scott (Will Hastie 79), Dean Fak, Angie Koutos, George Karkaletsis (Brian MacNicol 46), Gary Hasler (George Georgiadis 65), Andy Vlahos, Alex Kiratzoglou, Nemanja Obradovic Coach: Andy Bozikas Goals: Kiratzoglou 56pk, Obradovic 78
Sunday April 14 1996 Churchill Reserve, St Albans Referee: Gerry Connolly
St Albans Saints Lou Acevski, Damir Grganovic, Robert Mikulic, Richard Milanovic, Mick Colina, Paul Magdic, Ivan Jolic, Zeljko Gagula, Ivan Colina, Joe Markovac, Damir Movric Coach: Goran Runje Goal: M Colina 44	1	-	1	Port Melbourne Sharks Manny Papas, Con Argyriou, John Dimitrelos, Billy Mitroulas, Jim Latinopoulos, Leo Kyriakopoulos, Carlos Retre, Alex Duric, Nick Tsaltas, Clayton Bell, Nick Palamaras Coach: Takis Svigos Goal: Mitroulas 25
Sunday April 14 1996 Chaplin Reserve, Sunshine Referee: Vince Celestino
Sunshine Georgies Steve Wardle, Joe De Bono, John Kanesoulis, Anthony Cassar, Ilija Dragicevic, Spencer Field, Mark Aretis, Juan Nilo, Chris Daglaras, Arthur Tsirtsakis (Saso Markovski 71), Marco De La Plaza (Jamie McMinimee) Coach: Willie Vassallo Goals: Daglaras 72, Markovski 81	2	-	1	Fawkner Blues Damien Beattie, Eric Vassiliadis, Tony Schipano, Frank Tramontana (Marco Di Sauro), Ricky Ferla, Michael Branov, Rino Minichiello, Peter Psarros, Mark Recchia (Dino Mihocic 81), Eddie Kuzman (Jason Vukadin), Stan Thodis Coach: Mike Rainey Goal: Psarros 1
Sunday April 14 1996 Partridge Reserve, Lalor Referee: Nestor Zachariadis
Thomastown Zebras Maurice Gonzalez, Ransford Banini (David Iacovitti 83), John Angelovski, Tom Karic, Seb Emmanuele, Joe Tricarico, Nick Lazarevski, Michael Mazzini, Anthony Boschini, Tony Lingurovski (Klaus Bichler 68), Harry Ngata Coach: Ken Murphy Goal: Tricarico 53pk	1	-	0	Albion Redsox Robert Brian, John Grimaud, Levent Osman, Claude Lucchesi, Mark Wilson, Paul Donnelly, Martin Collins, Justin Geri (Serhat Hulusi 58), Aki Kotzamichalis, Jonathan Carter, Ahmet Gurpinar (Ayhan Patsaman 83) Coach: Bill Murray
Round Ten
Friday April 19 1996 Ross Reserve, Noble Park Referee: Jim Markovski
Springvale City Vales Steve Christov, Tony Lettieri, Mariano Calomino, Vince De La Plaza, Tony Spina, David Grella, Andy Lancaster, Amedeo Rosa, Andy Vargas, Pasquale Grella, Rodrigo Vargas Coach: John Colangeli Goal: A Vargas 58	1	-	2	Thomastown Zebras Maurice Gonzalez, Ransford Banini, John Angelovski, Tom Karic, Seb Emmanuele, Joe Tricarico, Nick Lazarevski (Davide Iacovitti 76), Michael Mazzini, Tony Lingurovski (Klaus Bichler 46), Anthony Boschini (Paul Della Rocca 63), Harry Ngata Coach: Ken Murphy Goals: Tricarico 59, Iacovitti
Sunday April 21 1996 Selwyn Park, Sunshine Referee: Vince Celestino
Albion Redsox Robert Brian, John Grimaud, Levent Osman, Claude Lucchesi, Mark Wilson, Paul Donnelly, Martin Collins, Justin Geri, Aki Kotzamichalis (Serhat Hulusi), Jonathan Carter (Ayhan Patsaman), Mustafa Mustafa (Ahmet Gurpinar) Coach: Bill Murray Goal: Collins 27	1	-	3	St Albans Saints Marijan Vunderl, Ilija Rados, Joe Markovac, Zeljko Gagula, Damir Movric, Damir Grganovic, Paul Magdic, Mick Colina, Ivan Jolic (Kruni Razov 81), Zvonko Usljebrka (Idriz Pelja), Richard Milanovic (sent off 37) Coach: Goran Runje Goals: Usljebrka 16, Razov 82, Milanovic 87
Sunday April 21 1996 Paisley Park, North Altona Referee: Steve Tsaousis
Altona Magic Darren McGrath, Milco Bogoevski, Marjan Tasevski, Robert Runje, Tom Markovski, Simon Micevski, Sava Rusmir, Chris Emsovski, Henry Velkovski (George Petrov 81), Sash Becvinovski, Nick Georgopoulos (Zoran Petrevski 83) Coach: Gary Cole Goal: Becvinovski 7	1	-	1	Sunshine Georgies Steve Wardle, Joe De Bono, John Kanesoulis, Anthony Cassar, Ilija Dragicevic, Spencer Field, Mark Aretis, Juan Nilo, Chris Daglaras, Arthur Tsirtsakis (Saso Markovski 74), Marco De La Plaza (Jamie McMinimee 69) Coach: Willie Vassallo Goals: Field 30
Sunday April 21 1996 CB Smith Reserve, Fawkner Referee: Nestor Zachariadis
Fawkner Blues Anthony Magnacca, Eric Vassiliadis, Tony Schipano, Michael Branov (Jason Vukadin 27), Mark Recchia, Frank Tramontana, Dean Scicluna, Ricky Ferla, Vlade Tortevski (Alex Gymnopoulos 88), Eddie Kuzman, Jimmy Basias (Dino Mihocic 74) Coach: Mike Rainey	0	-	0	Green Gully Cavaliers Chris Vella, Peter Spiteri, Adam Cimino, Martin Lynch, Steve Chetcuti, Pece Stojcevski (Colin Azzopardi 77), Jani Suric, Daniel Genovesi (David Maglovski 60), Cameron Brown, Darren Scoble, Craig Crodden Coach: Chris Taylor
Sunday April 21 1996 Olympic Village, Heidelberg Referee: Andrew Stacey
Heidelberg United Glenn Clarke (sent off), Steve Iosifidis (Leigh Tsoumerkas), Tom Karapatsos, George Georgiadis, Dean Fak, Angie Koutos, George Karkaletsis, Andy Vlahos, Alex Kiratzoglou (Michael Tyrikos), Bobby Despotovski, Nemanja Obradovic Coach: Andy Bozikas Goals: Despotovski, Obradovic, Karkaletsis 80	3	-	3	Box Hill Inter Sean Keogh, Frank Pansino, DeanT artaglia, Carlos Castro, Ricky Dal Ben, Robert Marcen, Kieran Lennon (Frank Chirico 53), Steve Guscic, Damien Guglielmi (Adam Inglese 67), Jim Tsakiris, Peter Petrakos (Pino Sette 89) Coach: Rob Ruffolo Goals: Petrakos pk, Guscic 78, Inglese 89
Sunday April 21 1996 Elcho Park, Lara Lake Referee: Cain Naumcevski
North Geelong Warriors Joe Didulica, Franc Bot (Robbie Kules 77), Robbie Cosic, Ivan Medved, Stephen McAuliffe, Richie O'Sullivan (Joey Rajher 11), Ante Skoko, Mijo Trupkovic, George Dimovski (Charlie Fitzpatrick 46), John Didulica, Ante Deak Coach: Steve Radojevic Goal: Trupkovic	1	-	0	Bulleen Lions Jeff Olver, Frank Valentic, Robert Stojcevski, Robert Krajacic (Pat Giaccherini 14), George Slifkas, Gerry McAleer, Anthony Grbac, Peter Di Iorio, Damian Everetts, Adrian Uliana (Damon Collina 25), Robert Liparoti Coach: Peter Ollerton
Sunday April 21 1996 SS Anderson Reserve, Port Melbourne Referee: Juergen Annuss
Port Melbourne Sharks Manny Papas, Bill Daglis, John Dimitrelos (Jim Latinopoulos 82), Carlos Retre (Alex Efstathiou 78), Alex Duric (Con Komilionis 85), George Svigos, Nick Tsaltas, Clayton Bell, Nick Palamaras, Manny Gotis, George Karagiannis Coach: Takis Svigos Goal: Tsaltas 55	1	-	1	Bentleigh Greens Peter Laumets, Stelios Drakos (Theo Constantinou 88), Harry Micheil, Andy Theoharous, Ike Alagiozidis, Lee Lutton, Zoran Todorovski, Andrew Charalambous (Jim Kotsovolos 67), George Kalimeris, Mario Crivari, Steve Kourkoutzelos (Raff Bakker 46) Coach: Harry Chalkitis Goal: Micheil 74
Round Eleven
Thursday April 25 1996 Kingston Heath Soccer Complex, Cheltenham Referee: Cain Naumcevski
Bentleigh Greens Peter Laumets, Stelios Drakos, Harry Micheil, Raff Bakker, Andy Theoharous (Theo Constantinou 85), Ike Alagiozidis, Lee Lutton, Zoran Todorovski, Andrew Charalambous (Liam Caffrey 79), George Kalimeris (Jim Kotsovolos 65), Mario Crivari Coach: Harry Chalkitis Goals: Lutton x 2, Todorovski	3	-	1	Albion Redsox Robert Brian, Aki Kotzamichalis, John Grimaud, Claude Lucchesi, Michael Vesnaver (Mustafa Mustafa 85), Mark Wilson, Paul Donnelly, Martin Collins, Justin Geri, Jonathan Carter (Ayhan Patsaman 71), Justin Scrobogna Coach: Bill Murray Goal: Patsaman
Thursday April 25 1996 Wembley Park, Box Hill Referee: Colin Ellis
Box Hill Inter Sean Keogh, Frank Pansino, Dean Tartaglia, Carlos Castro, Ricky Dal Ben, Adam Inglese (Gary Frezzini 81), Steve Guscic, Jim Tsakiris (Frank Chirico 68), Robert Marcen, Alan Roodhouse, Peter Petrakos Coach: Rob Ruffolo Goals: Tsakiris, Petrakos	2	-	1	Fawkner Blues Damien Beattie, Eddie Kuzman (Jason Vukadin 86), Tony Schipano, Ricky Ferla, Michael Branov, Frank Tramontana, Mark Recchia (Dean Scicluna 77), Marco Di Sauro, Dino Mihocic, Stan Thodis, Peter Psarros Coach: Mike Rainey Goal: Di Sauro
Thursday April 25 1996 Green Gully Reserve, Keilor Referee: Gerry Connolly
Green Gully Cavaliers Chris Vella, Peter Spiteri, Adam Cimino, Steve Douglas, Steve Chetcuti, Jani Suric, Martin Lynch, Cameron Brown, Vlad Babic, Craig Crodden, Darren Scoble Coach: Chris Taylor Goals: Douglas 81, Suric 83	2	-	1	Altona Magic Darren McGrath, Zdravko Atanasovski, Milco Bogoevski, Robert Runje, Simon Micevski, Tom Markovski, Sava Rusmir, Nick Georgopoulos, Sash Becvinovski, Henry Velkovski, Chris Emsovski Coach: Gary Cole Goal: Georgopoulos 39
Thursday April 25 1996 SS Anderson Reserve, Port Melbourne Referee: Nestor Zachariadis
Port Melbourne Sharks Manny Papas, Con Argyriou, John Dimitrelos (Bill Daglis 65), Manny Gotis (Con Haitas 25), George Karagiannis, Nick Palamaras, Clayton Bell, Carlos Retre (Alex Efstathiou 65), George Svigos, Nick Tsaltas, Alex Duric Coach: Takis Svigos Goal: Palamaras 5	1	-	3	North Geelong Warriors Joe Didulica, Franc Bot, Ante Skoko, Ivan Medved, Robbie Cosic, Joey Rajher (George Dimovski 46), Robbie Kules (Kieran Moore 86), Charlie Fitzpatrick, Mijo Trupkovic (Greg Saric 63), Ante Deak, John Didulica Coach: Steve Radojevic Goals:John Didulica 2, 13, 61
Thursday April 25 1996 Churchill Reserve, St Albans Referee: Vince Celestino
St Albans Saints Marijan Vunderl, Slavko Rados, Mick Colina, Damir Grganovic, Ilija Rados, Joe Markovac, Zeljko Gagula, Kruni Razov, Ivan Jolic, Damir Movric, Zvonko Usljebrka Coach: Goran Runje	0	-	0	Springvale City Vales Steve Christov, Tony Lettieri, Vince De La Plaza, Sandro Razzi, Tony Spina, David Grella, Andy Lancaster, Amedeo Rosa, Andy Vargas, Pasquale Grella, Rodrigo Vargas Coach: John Colangeli
Thursday April 25 1996 Chaplin Reserve, Sunshine Referee: Jim Markovski
Sunshine Georgies Steve Wardle, John Kanesoulis, Anthony Cassar, Ilija Dragicevic, Jamie McMinimee, Mark Aretis, Juan Nilo, Chris Daglaras, Arthur Tsirtsakis, Marco De La Plaza, Joe De Bono Coach: Willie Vassallo Goal: Nilo 24	1	-	0	Bulleen Lions Jeff Olver, Frank Valentic, Robert Stojcevski, George Slifkas, Tom Sonsini, Gerry McAleer, Dale White, Anthony Grbac, Peter Di Iorio (Bill Tsiakos 80), Damian Everetts, Robert Liparoti Coach: Peter Ollerton
Thursday April 25 1996 Partridge Reserve, Lalor Referee: Juergen Annuss
Thomastown Zebras Maurice Gonzalez, John Angelovski (Anthony Boschini 46), Tom Karic, Paul Della Rocca, Seb Emmanuele, Danny Gnjidic, Nick Lazarevski (Ransford Banini 55), Michael Mazzini (David Della Rocca 84), Klaus Bichler, Davide Iacovitti, Harry Ngata Coach: Ken Murphy Goals: Iacovitti x 2, Emmanuele x 2, Banini	5	-	1	Heidelberg United Michael Tyrikos, Steve Iosifidis (Tom Karapatsos 63), George Georgiadis, Alan Scott, Leigh Tsoumerkas, Dean Fak, Angie Koutos, Alex Kiratzoglou (Michael Tyrikos 68), Andy Vlahos, Bobby Despotovski, Nemanja Obradovic Coach: Andy Bozikas Goal:Scott
Round Twelve
Sunday April 28 1996 Selwyn Park, Sunshine Referee: Steve McEwan
Albion Redsox Robert Brian, John Grimaud, Levent Osman, Claude Lucchesi, Mark Wilson, Paul Donnelly, Martin Collins, Justin Geri (Aki Kotzamichalis 44), Michael Vesnaver, Ayhan Patsaman, Justin Scrobogna (Serhat Hulusi 70) Coach: Claude Lucchesi Goals: Patsaman 2, Donnelly 9, Osman 12, 69, Hulusi 89	5	-	1	Port Melbourne Sharks Manny Papas, Con Argyriou, Manny Gotis, Con Haitas, Bill Daglis (John Dimitrelos 18), George Svigos(Con Komilionis 53), Nick Palamaras, Clayton Bell (sent off 58), Alex Efstathiou, Alex Duric (George Karagiannis 70), Nick Tsaltas Coach: Frank Arok Goal: Tsaltas 72
Sunday April 28 1996 Paisley Park, North Altona Referee: Eugene Brazzale
Altona Magic Darren McGrath, Zdravko Atanasovski, Marjan Tasevski, Robert Runje, Tom Markovski, Simon Micevski, Sava Rusmir (Danny Madarovski 75), Chris Emsovski, George Petrov (Zoran Petrevski 75), Sash Becvinovski, Nick Georgopoulos Coach: Gary Cole Goals: Emsovski 41, Becvinovski 44, 54pk, ?, 80	5	-	1	Box Hill Inter Sean Keogh, Frank Pansino (Kieran Lennon 85), Dean Tartaglia, Carlos Castro, Ricky Dal Ben (Gary Frezzini 70), Adam Inglese (Frank Chirico 70), Steve Guscic, Jim Tsakiris, Robert Marcen, Alan Roodhouse, Peter Petrakos Coach: Rob Ruffolo Goal: Marcen
Sunday April 28 1996 Veneto Social Club, Bulleen Referee: Vince Celestino
Bulleen Lions Jeff Olver, Frank Valentic, Robert Stojcevski, Bill Tsiakos, Tom Sonsini, Gerry McAleer (sent off 68), Dale White, Pat Giaccherini (Peter Di Iorio 77), Anthony Grbac, Damian Everetts, Robert Liparoti Coach: Peter Ollerton Goal: Everetts39	1	-	1	Green Gully Cavaliers Chris Vella, Peter Spiteri, Adam Cimino (Daniel Genovesi 63), Steve Douglas, Steve Chetcuti, Darren Scoble, Jani Suric, Cameron Brown, Vlad Babic, Craig Crodden, Martin Lynch (sent off 45) Coach: Chris Taylor Goal: Babic 34
Sunday April 28 1996 CB Smith Reserve, Fawkner Referee: Alan Contini
Fawkner Blues Damien Beattie, Eddie Kuzman, Ricky Ferla, Tony Schipano, Eric Vassiliadis, Frank Tramontana, Michael Branov (Vlade Tortevski 88), Marco Di Sauro, Dino Mihocic, Stan Thodis, Peter Psarros Coach: Mike Rainey Goals: Psarros 6, Di Sauro 15, Ferla	3	-	1	Thomastown Zebras Maurice Gonzalez, Ransford Banini, Tom Karic, Paul Della Rocca, Seb Emmanuele (Nick Cuculeski 76), Danny Gnjidic, Joe Tricarico, Klaus Bichler, Davide Iacovitti, Anthony Boschini, Harry Ngata (Nick Lazarevski 68) Coach: Ken Murphy Goal: Tricarico 14
Sunday April 28 1996 Olympic Village, Heidelberg Referee: Nestor Zachariadis
Heidelberg United Glenn Clarke, Tom Karapatsos (Alex Stevanovic 88), George Georgiadis, Angie Koutos (Michael Tyrikos 81), Alan Scott, Dean Fak, George Karkaletsis, Alex Kiratzoglou, Andy Vlahos, Bobby Despotovski, Nemanja Obradovic (Leigh Tsoumerkas 46) Coach: Dusan Brnovic Goal: Despotovski 89	1	-	0	St Albans Saints Marijan Vunderl, Ilija Rados, Zeljko Gagula, Damir Movric, Paul Magdic, Mick Colina, Ivan Jolic (Idriz Pelja 70), Zvonko Usljebrka (Paul Krajina 65), Richard Milanovic, Paul Babic, Kruni Razov Coach: Goran Runje
Sunday April 28 1996 Elcho Park, Lara Lake Referee: Juergen Annuss
North Geelong Warriors Joe Didulica, Ante Skoko, Robbie Cosic, Stephen McAuliffe, Ivan Medved, Joey Rajher, Ante Deak, John Didulica, Robbie Kules (George Dimovski 46), Mijo Trupkovic, Charlie Fitzpatrick Coach: Steve Radojevic Goal: John Didulica	1	-	2	Sunshine Georgies Steve Wardle, John Kanesoulis, Anthony Cassar, Ilija Dragicevic, Spencer Field, Mark Aretis, Juan Nilo, Chris Daglaras, Arthur Tsirtsakis (Saso Markovski 80), Marco De La Plaza (Jamie McMinimee 61), Joe De Bono Coach: Willie Vassallo Goals: Cassar, Dragicevic 90
Sunday April 28 1996 Ross Reserve, Noble Park Referee: Colin Ellis
Springvale City Vales Steve Christov, Tony Lettieri, Vince De La Plaza, Sandro Razzi, Tony Spina (Mariano Calomino 60), Gianfranco Impellizeri, David Grella, Andy Lancaster, Amedeo Rosa (sent off), Andy Vargas, Rodrigo Vargas Coach: John Colangeli Goal: Lancaster 65	1	-	3	Bentleigh Greens Peter Laumets, Stelios Drakos, Harry Micheil (Jim Constantinou), Raff Bakker (Jim Kotsovolos 76), Theo Constantinou, Andy Theoharous, Ike Alagiozidis, Lee Lutton, Zoran Todorovski, George Kalimeris, Mario Crivari Coach: Harry Chalkitis Goals: Alagiozidis 18, 72, Lutton 88
Round Thirteen
Sunday May 5 1996 Kingston Heath Soccer Complex, Cheltenham Referee: Cain Naumcevski
Bentleigh Greens Peter Laumets, Stelios Drakos, Theo Constantinou, Andy Theoharous, Harry Micheil (Jim Constantinou 56), Mario Crivari, Steve Kourkoutzelos, George Kalimeris (Andrew Charalambous 60), Zoran Todorovski, Ike Alagiozidis, Lee Lutton (Jim Kotsovolos 64) Coach: Harry Chalkitis Goal: Todorovski 16	1	-	0	Heidelberg United Glenn Clarke, Leigh Tsoumerkas, Dean Fak, Alan Scott, Nemanja Obradovic (Will Hastie 46), George Georgiadis, George Karkaletsis, Alex Kiratzoglou, Brian MacNicol (Gary Hasler 74), Andy Vlahos, Bobby Despotovski Coach: Dusan Brnovic
Sunday May 5 1996 Wembley Park, Box Hill Referee: Gerry Connolly
Box Hill Inter Sean Keogh, Frank Pansino, Dean Tartaglia, Kieran Lennon, Ricky Dal Ben, Adam Inglese, Steve Guscic (Gary Frezzini), Jim Tsakiris, Robert Marcen (Frank Chirico), Alan Roodhouse, Peter Petrakos Coach: Rob Ruffolo Goal: Guscic 27	1	-	2	Bulleen Lions Jeff Olver, Frank Valentic, Robert Stojcevski, Bill Tsiakos, George Slifkas, Tom Sonsini, Dale White, Pat Giaccherini (Peter Di Iorio), Anthony Grbac, Damian Everetts, Robert Liparoti Coach: Peter Ollerton Goals: Liparoti 7, White 75
Sunday May 5 1996 Elcho Park, Lara Lake Referee: Jim Markovski
North Geelong Warriors Joe Didulica, Ante Skoko, Robbie Cosic, Stephen McAuliffe, Ivan Medved, Joey Rajher (Richie O'Sullivan 68), Ante Deak, John Didulica, Robbie Kules (Franc Bot 26), Mijo Trupkovic (George Dimovski 77), Charlie Fitzpatrick Coach: Steve Radojevic Goals: Trupkovic, Dimovski	2	-	0	Albion Redsox Robert Brian, Levent Osman, John Grimaud (Justin Scrobogna 63), Michael Vesnaver, Claude Lucchesi, Mark Wilson, Paul Donnelly, Martin Collins, Justin Geri, Ayhan Patsaman (Carlos Retre 56), Sonny Sevin Coach: Claude Lucchesi
Sunday May 5 1996 SS Anderson Reserve, Port Melbourne Referee: Vince Celestino
Port Melbourne Sharks Manny Papas, Con Argyriou, John Dimitrelos, Leo Kyriakopoulos, Manny Gotis, Nick Palamaras, George Svigos (George Karagiannis 77), Alex Efstathiou (Con Komilionis 70), Nick Papadopoulos (Billy Mitroulas 68), Alex Duric, Nick Tsaltas Coach: Frank Arok Goals: Duric x 2, Tsaltas x 4, Argyriou	7	-	0	Springvale City Vales Jason Dastey, Tony Lettieri, Mariano Calomino (Tony Spina 56), Vince De La Plaza (John Dell'Aquila 56), Sandro Razzi, Gianfranco Impellizeri, David Grella, Andy Lancaster, Andy Vargas, Pasquale Grella (Robert Piemonte 31), Rodrigo Vargas Coach: John Colangeli
Sunday May 5 1996 Churchill Reserve, St Albans Referee: Juergen Annuss
St Albans Saints Lou Acevski, Ilija Rados, Zeljko Gagula, Damir Movric (Paul Krajina 75), Paul Magdic (Idriz Pelja 67), Mick Colina, Ivan Jolic, Zvonko Usljebrka (Robert Mikulic 61), Joe Markovac, Paul Babic (sent off 80), Kruni Razov Coach: Goran Runje	0	-	1	Fawkner Blues Damien Beattie, Eddie Kuzman, Ricky Ferla, Tony Schipano, Eric Vassiliadis, Frank Tramontana, Michael Branov, Marcus Stergiopoulos, Dino Mihocic, Stan Thodis, Peter Psarros (Mark Recchia 80) Coach: Mike Rainey Goal: Schipano 18
Sunday May 5 1996 Chaplin Reserve, Sunshine Referee: Steve McEwan
Sunshine Georgies Steve Wardle, John Kanesoulis, Anthony Cassar, Ilija Dragicevic, Spencer Field, Mark Aretis, Juan Nilo, Chris Daglaras, Arthur Tsirtsakis (Saso Markovski 84), Jamie McMinimee (Marco De La Plaza 85), Joe De Bono Coach: Willie Vassallo Goal: Nilo 89pk	1	-	0	Green Gully Cavaliers Chris Vella, Peter Spiteri, Adam Cimino, Steve Douglas, Steve Chetcuti, John Waddell, Jani Suric(Darren Scoble 88), Cameron Brown (Tony Neceski 69), Vlad Babic, Daniel Genovesi, Craig Crodden Coach: Chris Taylor
Sunday May 5 1996 Partridge Reserve, Lalor Referee: Nestor Zachariadis
Thomastown Zebras Maurice Gonzalez, Ransford Banini (Klaus Bichler 67), John Angelovski, Tom Karic, Paul Della Rocca, Seb Emmanuele (Nick Cuculeski 32), Danny Gnjidic, Joe Tricarico, Michael Mazzini, Davide Iacovitti, Harry Ngata Coach: Ken Murphy	0	-	1	Altona Magic Darren McGrath, Zdravko Atanasovski, Marjan Tasevski, Robert Runje, Tom Markovski, Simon Micevski, Sava Rusmir, Chris Emsovski, George Petrov, Sash Becvinovski, Nick Georgopoulos Coach: Gary Cole Goal: Markovski 78
Round Fourteen
Sunday May 12 1996 Selwyn Park, Sunshine Referee: Cain Naumcevski
Albion Redsox Robert Brian, John Grimaud (Ayhan Patsaman 66), Levent Osman, Claude Lucchesi, Mark Wilson, Paul Donnelly, Martin Collins, Carlos Retre, Sonny Sevin, Justin Geri, Gunay Kuyucuogullari (Michael Vesnaver, sent off) Coach: Claude Lucchesi Goals: Retre 36, Wilson 83	2	-	2	Springvale City Vales Steve Christov, Tony Lettieri, Vince De La Plaza, Sandro Razzi, John Dell'Aquila (Andy Vargas 66), Gianfranco Impellizeri, David Grella, Andy Lancaster, Amedeo Rosa, David Craig, Rodrigo Vargas Coach: John Colangeli Goals: Lancaster 11, D Grella 47
Sunday May 12 1996 Kingston Heath Soccer Complex, Cheltenham Referee: Vince Celestino
Bentleigh Greens Chris Jones, Stelios Drakos, Harry Micheil (Jim Asimacopolous 63), Andy Theoharous, Mario Crivari, Steve Kourkoutzelos (Jim Constantinou 75), George Kalimeris, Zoran Todorovski, Ike Alagiozidis, Lee Lutton, Andrew Charalambous Coach: Harry Chalkitis Goals: Todorovski 2, 75, 85, Alagiozidis 22, 64pk, Lutton 73	6	-	2	Fawkner Blues Damien Beattie, Eddie Kuzman, Tony Schipano, Ricky Ferla (sent off 71), Michael Branov (sent off 70), Frank Tramontana (Vlade Tortevski 79), Marcus Stergiopoulos, Eric Vassiliadis (Alex Gymnopoulos 79), Dino Mihocic, Peter Psarros, Stan Thodis (Marco DiSauro 71) Coach: Mike Rainey Goals: Branov 49, Di Sauro 90
Sunday May 12 1996 Wembley Park, Box Hill Referee: Nestor Zachariadis
Box Hill Inter Sean Keogh, Frank Pansino, Dean Tartaglia, Kieran Lennon, Ricky Dal Ben, Adam Inglese, Jim Tsakiris, Robert Marcen (Mark Vincenzini 75), Alan Roodhouse, Frank Chirico, Carlos Castro (Pino Sette 37) Coach: Rob Ruffolo	0	-	2	Sunshine Georgies Steve Wardle, Anthony Cassar, Ilija Dragicevic, Spencer Field, Mark Aretis, Juan Nilo, Chris Daglaras, Arthur Tsirtsakis, Marco De La Plaza, Jamie McMinimee (Bill Makris 83), Joe De Bono Coach: Willie Vassallo Goals: Nilo 40, Cassar 42
Sunday May 12 1996 Green Gully Reserve, Keilor Referee: John Fraser
Green Gully Cavaliers Chris Vella, Peter Spiteri, Adam Cimino, Steve Douglas, Steve Chetcuti, Martin Lynch (Daniel Genovesi 74), Jani Suric, John Waddell, Tony Neceski (Darren Scoble 74), Craig Crodden, Vlad Babic Coach: Chris Taylor Goals: Babic 58, Suric 78	2	-	2	North Geelong Warriors Joe Didulica, Ante Skoko, Robbie Cosic, Stephen McAuliffe, Ivan Medved, Joey Rajher, Ante Deak(Richie O'Sullivan 78), John Didulica, Mijo Trupkovic, Charlie Fitzpatrick, George Dimovski (Greg Saric 67) Coach: Steve Radojevic Goals:Trupkovic 28, John Didulica 67
Sunday May 12 1996 SS Anderson Reserve, Port Melbourne Referee: Juergen Annuss
Port Melbourne Sharks Jim Kourtis, Con Argyriou, John Dimitrelos, Leo Kyriakopoulos, Manny Gotis, Nick Palamaras, George Svigos (Clayton Bell 65), Alex Efstathiou, Nick Papadopoulos (Jim Latinopoulos 75), Alex Duric, Nick Tsaltas (Con Komilionis 75) Coach: Frank Arok Goals: Palamaras 28, Tsaltas 54, Papadopoulos 67	3	-	1	Heidelberg United Glenn Clarke, George Georgiadis, Alan Scott, Leigh Tsoumerkas, John Tsoumerkas, Gary Hasler (Michael Tyrikos 65), Alex Kiratzoglou, Brian MacNicol, Nemanja Obradovic (Will Hastie 28), Andy Vlahos, Bobby Despotovski Coach: Dusan Brnovic Goal:Despotovski 82
Sunday May 12 1996 Churchill Reserve, St Albans Referee: Gerry Connolly
St Albans Saints Lou Acevski, Ilija Rados, Robert Mikulic, Mick Colina (Mark Filipovic), Damir Movric, Kruni Razov, Ivan Jolic, Joe Markovac, Paul Lewis, Richard Milanovic, Damir Grganovic Coach: Goran Runje Goals: M Colina 22, Lewis 89	2	-	3	Altona Magic Darren McGrath, Zdravko Atanasovski, Marjan Tasevski, Henry Velkovski, Tom Markovski, Robert Runje, Simon Micevski, Chris Emsovski, Sash Becvinovski, Nick Georgopoulos (Zoran Petrevski), George Petrov (Zoran Cvetkovski) Coach: Gary Cole Goals: Becvinovski 5pk, 75, Micevski 89
Sunday May 12 1996 Partridge Reserve, Lalor Referee: Andrew Stacey
Thomastown Zebras Maurice Gonzalez, Ransford Banini, John Angelovski, Tom Karic, Paul Della Rocca, Nick Cuculeski (Klaus Bichler 67), Danny Gnjidic, Joe Tricarico, Michael Mazzini, Davide Iacovitti, Harry Ngata Coach: Ken Murphy Goals: Ngata 5, Gnjidic 35, 48	3	-	2	Bulleen Lions Jeff Olver, Frank Valentic, Robert Stojcevski, Bill Tsiakos, George Slifkas (Peter Di Iorio 83), Tom Sonsini, Gerry McAleer, Dale White, Anthony Grbac, Damian Everetts, Robert Liparoti Coach: Peter Ollerton Goals: White 26, 64
Round Fifteen
Friday June 7 1996 Ross Reserve, Noble Park Referee: Andrew Stacey
Springvale City Vales Steve Christov, Tony Lettieri, Vince De La Plaza (Danny Rep 71), Sandro Razzi, Tony Spina (Eddy Carlos 61), Joe Campagna, Gianfranco Impellizeri, Andy Lancaster, Andy Vargas, Pasquale Grella, Rodrigo Vargas Coach: John Colangeli Goals:A Vargas 77, Own goal 90	2	-	3	North Geelong Warriors Joe Didulica, Ante Skoko, Joey Rajher (Greg Saric 75), Ivan Medved, Robbie Cosic (Franc Bot 46), Stephen McAuliffe, Ante Deak (Kieran Moore 82), George Dimovski, Mijo Trupkovic, Richie O'Sullivan, John Didulica Coach: Steve Radojevic Goals: Deak 55, John Didulica 57, 82
Sunday June 9 1996 Paisley Park, North Altona Referee: Vince Celestino
Altona Magic Darren McGrath, Zdravko Atanasovski, Marjan Tasevski, Robert Runje, Milco Bogoevski, Zoran Cvetkovski, George Petrov, Sava Rusmir, Nick Georgopoulos, Sash Becvinovski, Henry Velkovski (Pece Siveski) Coach: Gary Cole Goals: Becvinovski 25, Georgopoulos 59, 90, Rusmir 67	4	-	0	Bentleigh Greens Chris Jones, Stelios Drakos, Harry Micheil, Theo Constantinou, Andy Theoharous, Jim Kotsovolos (John Papettas), Ike Alagiozidis, Andrew Charalambous (Evan Carey), George Kalimeris, Jimmy Asimakopoulos (Richard Preston), Ice Kutlesovski Coach: Harry Chalkitis
Sunday June 9 1996 Veneto Social Club, Bulleen Referee: Jim Markovski
Bulleen Lions Jeff Olver, Robert Stojcevski, Bill Tsiakos, Tom Sonsini, Gerry McAleer, Dale White, Robert Troise, Anthony Grbac, Damian Everetts, Robert Liparoti, Anthony Barbieri (Frank Catalano 71) Coach: Peter Ollerton Goals: Barbieri 8, McAleer 41, Tsiakos 54	3	-	0	St Albans Saints Lou Acevski, Mick Colina, Joe Markovac, Paul Magdic, Kruni Razov, Robert Mikulic, Ivan Jolic, Dami Grganovic, Idriz Pelja, Tom Pondeljak, Damir Movric Coach: Dave O'Connor
Sunday June 9 1996 CB Smith Reserve, Fawkner Referee: Gerry Connolly
Fawkner Blues Damien Beattie, Frank Tramontana, Tony Schipano, Michael Branov, Rino Minichiello, Eddie Kuzman (Stan Thodis), Marco Di Sauro (Tony Ujgunovski ), Ricky Ferla, Marcus Stergiopoulos (Eric Vassiliadis 46), Peter Psarros, Dino Mihocic Coach: Mike Rainey	0	-	2	Port Melbourne Sharks Jim Kourtis, John Dimitrelos, Leo Kyriakopoulos, Nick Palamaras, Manny Gotis, Billy Mitroulas (Jim Karakyriakos), Nick Papadopoulos, Clayton Bell, Will Hastie, Con Komilionis (Con Argyriou), Alex Duric (Jim Latinopoulos) Coach: Frank Arok Goals: Bell 38, Latinopoulos 65
Sunday June 9 1996 Green Gully Reserve, Keilor Referee: Hossein Mohammadi
Green Gully Cavaliers Chris Vella, Peter Spiteri (Craig Crodden 86), Steve Chetcuti, Adam Cimino, John Waddell, Cameron Brown, Steve Douglas, Tony Neceski (Daniel Genovesi 85), Martin Lynch, Vlad Babic (Zlate Markovski 71), Jani Suric Coach: Chris Taylor Goal: Neceski 33	1	-	1	Box Hill Inter Sean Keogh, Frank Pansino, Dean Tartaglia, Kieran Lennon, Pino Sette, Robert Marcen, Jim Tsakiris, Carlos Castro, Adam Inglese (Jimmy Basias 74), Peter Petrakos (Bruno David 65), Gary Frezzini Coach: Rob Ruffolo Goal: Pansino 89
Sunday June 9 1996 Olympic Village, Heidelberg Referee: Colin Ellis
Heidelberg United Glenn Clarke, Tom Karapatsos, George Georgiadis, Alan Scott, Gary Hasler, George Karkaletsis, Andy Vlahos, Bobby Despotovski, Dean Fak, George Svigos (Alex Kiratzoglou 70), Con Boutsianis (Steve Iosifidis 67) Coach: Dusan Brnovic Goal: Vlahos 28	1	-	0	Albion Redsox Robert Brian, John Grimaud, Levent Osman, Claude Lucchesi, Mark Wilson, Paul Donnelly, Martin Collins, Carlos Retre, Ahmet Gurpinar (Aki Kotzamichalis 27), Justin Geri, Justin Scrobogna Coach: Gus McLeod
Sunday June 9 1996 Partridge Reserve, Lalor Referee: Cain Naumcevski
Thomastown Zebras Maurice Gonzalez, Ransford Banini, John Angelovski, Tom Karic, Danny Gnjidic, Joe Tricarico (Nick Cuculeski 34), Andrew Zinni, Michael Mazzini, Davide Iacovitti, Anthony Boschini (Klaus Bichler 80), Harry Ngata Coach: Ken Murphy Goals: Tricarico 6, Gnjidic 25, Zinni 36	3	-	1	Sunshine Georgies Steve Wardle, John Kanesoulis, Anthony Cassar, Ilija Dragicevic, Spencer Field, Marco De La Plaza (Brandon Vassallo 70), Juan Nilo, Chris Daglaras, Arthur Tsirtsakis (Bill Makris 68), Jamie McMinimee (Branko Bacak 46), Joe De Bono Coach: Willie Vassallo Goal: Field 68
Round Sixteen
Friday June 14 1996 Ross Reserve, Noble Park Referee: Cain Naumcevski
Springvale City Vales Steve Christov, Tony Lettieri, Vince De La Plaza, Sandro Razzi (Pablo Gomez 46), Joe Campagna, Gianfranco Impellizeri, Andy Lancaster (John Dell'Aquila), Amedeo Rosa, Andy Vargas (Eddy Carlos 46), Pasquale Grella, Rodrigo Vargas Coach: John Colangeli	0	-	2	Heidelberg United Glenn Clarke, Tom Karapatsos, Steve Iosifidis, Alan Scott, Gary Hasler, Andy Vlahos, Bobby Despotovski, Angie Koutos, Leigh Tsoumerkas, Alex Kiratzoglou, George Svigos Coach: Dusan Brnovic Goals: Despotovski 38, Vlahos 44
Sunday June 16 1996 Selwyn Park, Sunshine Referee: Colin Ellis
Albion Redsox Robert Brian, John Grimaud (sent off 58), Levent Osman, Claude Lucchesi, Mark Wilson, Paul Donnelly (Ahmet Gurpinar 84), Martin Collins, Carlos Retre (Ertunc Kaya 88), Justin Geri, Jamie McMinimee, Justin Scrobogna (Jonathan Carter 81) Coach: Gus McLeod Goal: Lucchesi 6pk	1	-	1	Fawkner Blues Damien Beattie, Eddie Kuzman, Tony Schipano, Ricky Ferla, Enzo De Santis (Marco Di Sauro), Frank Tramontana, Marcus Stergiopoulos, Michael Branov, Tony Ujgunovski, Rino Minichiello, Eric Vassiliadis (Stan Thodis, sent off) Coach: Mike Rainey Goal: Ujgunovski 60pk
Sunday June 16 1996 Kingston Heath Soccer Complex, Cheltenham Referee: Andrew Stacey
Bentleigh Greens Chris Jones, Stelios Drakos, Harry Micheil, Raff Bakker, Theo Constantinou (Evan Carey 88), Andy Theoharous, Ike Alagiozidis, Andrew Charalambous, George Kalimeris, Mario Crivari (Jim Kotsovolos 54), Ice Kutlesovski Coach: Harry Chalkitis Goal: Kutlesovski 84	1	-	1	Bulleen Lions Jeff Olver, Frank Valentic, Robert Stojcevski, Bill Tsiakos, Tom Sonsini (sent off), Gerry McAleer (Peter DiIorio 65), Dale White, Anthony Grbac, Damian Everetts, Robert Liparoti, Robert Troise Coach: Peter Ollerton Goal: White 3
Sunday June 16 1996 Elcho Park, Lara Lake Referee: Juergen Annuss
North Geelong Warriors Joe Didulica, Ante Skoko, Robbie Cosic, Ivan Medved, Stephen McAuliffe, Richie O'Sullivan, Ante Deak, John Didulica (Greg Saric), George Dimovski (Franc Bot), Mijo Trupkovic (Joey Rajher 10), Adrian Cervinski Coach: SteveRadojevic Goal: O'Sullivan 89	1	-	1	Box Hill Inter Sean Keogh, Ricky Dal Ben, Frank Pansino, Pino Sette, Dean Tartaglia, Robert Marcen, Jim Tsakiris, Carlos Castro, Steve Guscic, Gary Frezzini, Frank Chirico Coach: Rob Ruffolo Goal: Chirico 75
Sunday June 16 1996 SS Anderson Reserve, Port Melbourne Referee: John Fraser
Port Melbourne Sharks Jim Kourtis (Manny Papas 86), Con Argyriou, John Dimitrelos, Leo Kyriakopoulos, Will Hastie, Clayton Bell, Nick Tsaltas (Billy Mitroulas 72), Alex Efstathiou (Jim Latinopoulos 61), Nick Papadopoulos, Manny Gotis, Alex Duric Coach: Frank Arok Goals: Duric 38, Mitroulas 83, Papadopoulos 88	3	-	0	Altona Magic Darren McGrath, Zdravko Atanasovski, Marjan Tasevski, Simon Micevski, Tom Markovski, Sava Rusmir, Nick Georgopoulos, Sash Becvinovski (Zoran Cvetkovski 69), Henry Velkovski, Milco Bogoevski, George Petrov (Zoran Petrevski 63) Coach: Gary Cole
Sunday June 16 1996 Churchill Reserve, St Albans Referee: Nestor Zachariadis
St Albans Saints Lou Acevski, Ilija Rados, Robert Mikulic, Damir Grganovic (Paul Magdic 48), Mick Colina, Joe Markovac, Kruni Razov, Idriz Pelja (Richard Milanovic 58), Tom Pondeljak, Paul Lewis, Damir Movric Coach: Dave O'Connor Goal: M Colina 19	1	-	2	Sunshine Georgies Steve Wardle, John Kanesoulis, Anthony Cassar, Ilija Dragicevic (Bill Makris), Spencer Field, Mark Aretis, Juan Nilo, Chris Daglaras (Marco De La Plaza), Arthur Tsirtsakis, Branko Bacak, Joe De Bono Coach: Willie Vassallo Goals: Nilo 30, Cassar 36
Sunday June 16 1996 Partridge Reserve, Lalor Referee: Gerry Connolly
Thomastown Zebras Maurice Gonzalez, John Angelovski, Tom Karic, Paul Della Rocca, Danny Gnjidic (Nick Cuculeski), Joe Tricarico (Nick Lazarevski), Andrew Zinni, Davide Iacovitti, Michael Mazzini, Anthony Boschini, Harry Ngata Coach: Ken Murphy Goal: Zinni 54pk	1	-	2	Green Gully Cavaliers Chris Vella, Peter Spiteri, Adam Cimino, John Waddell, Warren Spink, Cameron Brown, Steve Douglas, TonyNeceski (Zlate Markovski), Vlad Babic, Jani Suric, Craig Crodden Coach: Chris Taylor Goals: Babic 66, Markovski 80
Round Seventeen
Sunday June 2 1996 Paisley Park, North Altona Referee: John Fraser
Altona Magic Darren McGrath, Zdravko Atanasovski, Marjan Tasevski, Henry Velkovski, Tom Markovski, Robert Runje, Simon Micevski, Sash Becvinovski, Nick Georgopoulos, George Petrov (Chris Emsovski 46), Sava Rusmir Coach: Gary Cole	0	-	1	Albion Redsox Robert Brian, John Grimaud, Levent Osman, Claude Lucchesi, Mark Wilson, Paul Donnelly, Martin Collins, Carlos Retre, Justin Geri, Justin Scrobogna (Jonathan Carter 75), Ahmet Gurpinar Coach: Gus McLeod Goal: Carter 79
Sunday June 2 1996 Wembley Park, Box Hill Referee: Jim Markovski
Box Hill Inter Sean Keogh, Frank Pansino, Dean Tartaglia, Carlos Castro, Ricky Dal Ben, Adam Inglese (Pino Sette 73), Frank Chirico (Robert Marcen 46), Jim Tsakiris, Kieran Lennon, Alan Roodhouse, Peter Petrakos Coach: Rob Ruffolo	0	-	4	Thomastown Zebras Maurice Gonzalez, John Angelovski, Tom Karic, Paul Della Rocca, Danny Gnjidic, Joe Tricarico (Ransford Banini 65), Michael Mazzini, Davide Iacovitti, Andrew Zinni (David De Propertis 85), Anthony Boschini, Harry Ngata (Klaus Bichler 74) Coach: Ken Murphy Goals: Gnjidic 12, Zinni 18, 37, 60pk
Sunday June 2 1996 Veneto Social Club, Bulleen Referee: Nestor Zachariadis
Bulleen Lions Jeff Olver, Frank Valentic, Robert Stojcevski, Bill Tsiakos, George Slifkas (Frank Catalano 82), Tom Sonsini, Gerry McAleer, Dale White, Anthony Grbac, Peter Di Iorio (sent off 27), Robert Liparoti Coach: Peter Ollerton Goals: Tsiakos 16, Di Iorio 18, White 24	3	-	5	Port Melbourne Sharks Manny Papas, Con Argyriou, John Dimitrelos, Leo Kyriakopoulos, Manny Gotis, Nick Palamaras, Clayton Bell (Will Hastie 65), Alex Efstathiou (Arthur Kamboukos), Nick Papadopoulos, Alex Duric, Nick Tsaltas (Jim Latinopoulos 77) Coach: Frank Arok Goals: Argyriou 40, 42, Dimitrelos 62, Efstathiou 85, Duric 89
Sunday June 2 1996 CB Smith Reserve, Fawkner Referee: Colin Ellis
Fawkner Blues Damien Beattie, Eddie Kuzman, Tony Schipano, Dino Mihocic, Eric Vassiliadis, Marcus Stergiopoulos, Frank Tramontana, Marco Di Sauro, Stan Thodis (Dean Scicluna), Arsenio Di Camillo, Tony Ujgunovski (Peter Psarros) Coach: Mike Rainey	0	-	1	Springvale City Vales Steve Christov, Tony Lettieri, Sandro Razzi, Joe Campagna, Gianfranco Impellizeri, David Grella(Pasquale Grella 82), Andy Lancaster, Amedeo Rosa, Andy Vargas (Robert Piemonte), David Craig (Tony Spina 70), Rodrigo Vargas Coach: John Colangeli Goal: Campagna 53
Sunday June 2 1996 Green Gully Reserve, Keilor Referee: Cain Naumcevski
Green Gully Cavaliers Chris Vella, Steve Chetcuti, Peter Spiteri, Adam Cimino, John Waddell, Cameron Brown (Zlate Markovski 78), Steve Douglas (Craig Crodden 87), Tony Neceski (Martin Lynch 64), Warren Spink (sent off), Vlad Babic, Jani Suric Coach: Chris Taylor Goals: Douglas 2, Babic 41, 68, Spink 73, Markovski	5	-	1	St Albans Saints Lou Acevski, Slavko Rados (Paul Magdic 46), Mick Colina, Ilija Rados, Damir Movric, Richard Milanovic, Paul Lewis, Idriz Pelja (Damir Grganovic 46), Kruni Razov, Joe Markovac, Paul Krajina Coach: Goran Runje Goal: Lewis
Sunday June 2 1996 Olympic Village, Heidelberg Referee: Vince Celestino
Heidelberg United Glenn Clarke, Tom Karapatsos (Steve Iosifidis 33), George Georgiadis, Alan Scott, Andy Vlahos (Nemanja Obradovic 65), Bobby Despotovski, Alex Kiratzoglou, Dean Fak, Con Boutsianis, Gary Hasler, George Svigos (George Karkaletsis 70) Coach: Dusan Brnovic Goal: Despotovski 53	1	-	1	North Geelong Warriors Joe Didulica, Ante Skoko (Franc Bot 65), Joey Rajher, Ivan Medved, Robbie Cosic, Stephen McAuliffe, Ante Deak, George Dimovski, Mijo Trupkovic (Greg Saric 86), Richie O'Sullivan, John Didulica Coach: Steve Radojevic Goal: Rajher
Sunday June 2 1996 Chaplin Reserve, Sunshine Referee: Gerry Connolly
Sunshine Georgies Steve Wardle, John Kanesoulis, Anthony Cassar, Ilija Dragicevic, Spencer Field, Mark Aretis, Juan Nilo, Chris Daglaras, Arthur Tsirtsakis (Saso Markovski), Jamie McMinimee (Marco De La Plaza), Joe De Bono Coach: Willie Vassallo Goal: Cassar 64	1	-	2	Bentleigh Greens Chris Jones, Stelios Drakos, Harry Micheil, Raff Bakker (sent off 70), Theo Constantinou, Andy Theoharous, Jim Kotsovolos, Ike Alagiozidis, Andrew Charalambous, George Kalimeris, Mario Crivari Coach: Harry Chalkitis Goals: Alagiozidis 3, 66pk
Round Eighteen
Friday June 21 1996 Ross Reserve, Noble Park Referee: Gerry Connolly
Springvale City Vales Steve Christov, Tony Lettieri (John Dell'Aquila), Vince De La Plaza (Eddy Carlos), Sandro Razzi, Joe Campagna, Gianfranco Impellizeri, David Grella, Amedeo Rosa, Andy Vargas, Pasquale Grella, Rodrigo Vargas Coach: John Colangeli Goal: Carlos 80	1	-	3	Altona Magic Darren McGrath, Zdravko Atanasovski (Zoran Cvetkovski), Marjan Tasevski, Robert Runje (Milco Bogoevski 13), Simon Micevski, Tom Markovski, Sava Rusmir (Peter Damevski), Nick Georgopoulos, Zoran Petrevski, Henry Velkovski, George Petrov Coach: Gary Cole Goals: Rusmir 3, Georgopoulos 69pk, Petrevski 78
Sunday June 23 1996 Selwyn Park, Sunshine Referee: Juergen Annuss
Albion Redsox Robert Brian, Jamie McMinimee, Jonathan Carter, Levent Osman, Claude Lucchesi, Mark Wilson, Paul Donnelly, Martin Collins, Ahmet Gurpinar, Justin Scrobogna, Justin Geri (Ayhan Patsaman 64) Coach: Gus McLeod Goals: Valentic 31og, Lucchesi 65pk	2	-	2	Bulleen Lions Jeff Olver, Frank Valentic, Robert Stojcevski, Bill Tsiakos, George Slifkas, Gerry McAleer (Damon Collina 67), Dale White, Damian Everetts, Anthony Grbac, Robert Liparoti, Anthony Barbieri (Marco Bresciano 83) Coach: Andy Bozikas Goals: McAleer 36, Stojcevski 67
Sunday June 23 1996 Kingston Heath Soccer Complex, Cheltenham Referee: Alan Contini
Bentleigh Greens Chris Jones, Stelios Drakos, Harry Micheil, Theo Constantinou, Andy Theoharous, Jim Kotsovolos, George Kalimeris, Mario Crivari, Ice Kutlesovski, Jimmy Asimakopoulos (Gerry McDonagh 68), Evan Carey (Nick Rossios 87) Coach: Harry Chalkitis Goal: Asimacopoulos 45	1	-	2	Green Gully Cavaliers Chris Vella, Steve Chetcuti, Adam Cimino, John Waddell, Warren Spink, Cameron Brown (sent off 74), Steve Douglas (Zlate Markovski 73), Tony Neceski, Craig Crodden, Vlad Babic, Jani Suric Coach: Chris Taylor Goals: Douglas 58, Spink 87
Sunday June 23 1996 Olympic Village, Heidelberg Referee: John Fraser
Heidelberg United Glenn Clarke, Tom Karapatsos, Steve Iosifidis, George Georgiadis, Andy Vlahos, Bobby Despotovski, Angie Koutos, Alex Kiratzoglou, Dean Fak, Brian MacNicol, Con Boutsianis Coach: Dusan Brnovic Goals: Vlahos 20, Boutsianis 26, Despotovski 67pk	3	-	2	Fawkner Blues Damien Beattie, Eddie Kuzman, Tony Schipano, Pino Santalucia, Frank Tramontana, Michael Branov (Vlade Tortevski 78), Marcus Stergiopoulos, Marco Di Sauro, Rino Minichiello, Peter Psarros (Dean Scicluna 82), Enzo De Santis Coach: Bobby McLachlan Goals: Psarros 37, Minichiello 44
Sunday June 23 1996 Elcho Park, Lara Lake Referee: Nestor Zachariadis
North Geelong Warriors Joe Didulica, Franc Bot, Robbie Cosic, Ivan Medved, Stephen McAuliffe, Richie O'Sullivan, Ante Deak, John Didulica (Joey Rajher), George Dimovski, Adrian Cervinski, Ante Skoko Coach: Steve Radojevic Goal: Deak 1	1	-	2	Thomastown Zebras Maurice Gonzalez, John Angelovski, Tom Karic, Harry Ngata, Paul Della Rocca, Danny Gnjidic (Nick Lazarevski 70), Andrew Zinni, Michael Mazzini, Klaus Bichler (Nick Cuculeski 68), Davide Iacovitti, Anthony Boschini Coach: Ken Murphy Goals: Zinni 55, 63
Sunday June 23 1996 SS Anderson Reserve, Port Melbourne Referee: Colin Ellis
Port Melbourne Sharks Jim Kourtis, John Dimitrelos, Will Hastie, Nick Palamaras, Clayton Bell, Alex Efstathiou (Con Komilionis), Nick Papadopoulos, Billy Mitroulas, Manny Gotis, Alex Duric, Jim Latinopoulos (Charlie Livanopoulos) Coach: Frank Arok Goals: Duric 31, Efstathiou 39, Dimitrelos 45, Mitroulas 68, Komolionos 88	5	-	2	Sunshine Georgies Steve Wardle, John Kanesoulis (Marco De La Plaza), Anthony Cassar, Branko Bacak (Saso Markovski), Ilija Dragicevic, Spencer Field, Mark Aretis, Juan Nilo, Chris Daglaras, Arthur Tsirtsakis (Bill Makris), Joe De Bono Coach: Willie Vassallo Goals: Cassar 1, Field 90
Sunday June 23 1996 Churchill Reserve, St Albans Referee: Vince Celestino
St Albans Saints Lou Acevski, Joe Markovac, Ilija Rados, Mick Colina, Paul Magdic, Richard Milanovic, Slavko Rados, Robert Mikulic (Zaljko Gagula), Idriz Pelja (Damir Grganovic), Paul Lewis, Damir Movric Coach: Dave O'Connor Goals: Lewis 78, Gagula 80	2	-	4	Box Hill Inter Sean Keogh, Frank Pansino, Ricky Dal Ben, Dean Tartaglia, Kieran Lennon, Jim Tsakiris (Gary Frezzini), Tom Zilic, Carlos Castro (Adam Inglese), Steve Guscic, Robert Marcen, Frank Chirico Coach: Rob Ruffolo Goals: Guscic 37, Marcen 74, Chirico 75, 80
Round Nineteen
Sunday June 30 1996 Paisley Park, North Altona Referee: Nestor Zachariadis
Altona Magic Darren McGrath, Milco Bogoevski (Zoran Cvetkovski 56), Marjan Tasevski, Robert Runje, Simon Micevski, Tom Markovski, Sava Rusmir, Nick Georgopoulos, Sash Becvinovski, Henry Velkovski (Zoran Petrevski 74), George Petrov Coach: Gary Cole Goal: Georgopoulos 12	1	-	3	Heidelberg United Glenn Clarke, Angie Koutos, Dean Fak, Tom Karapatsos (Bobby Despotovski 82), Steve Iosifidis, Brian MacNicol, George Georgiadis (Gary Hasler 59), Alex Kiratzoglou, George Svigos, Andy Vlahos (Jeff Stefanidis 89), Con Boutsianis Coach: Dusan Brnovic Goals: Vlahos 36, 60, Kiratzoglou 89
Sunday June 30 1996 Wembley Park, Box Hill Referee: John Fraser
Box Hill Inter Sean Keogh, Frank Pansino, Ricky Dal Ben, Dean Tartaglia, Kieran Lennon (Pino Sette 87), Carlos Castro (Bruno David 74), Alan Roodhouse, Steve Guscic, Robert Marcen, Peter Petrakos (Gary Frezzini 87), Frank Chirico Coach: Rob Ruffolo	0	-	1	Bentleigh Greens Chris Jones, Stelios Drakos, Harry Micheil (Nick Rossios 31), Raff Bakker, Theo Constantinou, Jim Kotsovolos, Andrew Charalambous, George Kalimeris, Gerry McDonagh, Mario Crivari, Ice Kutlesovski Coach: Harry Chalkitis Goal: Kalimeris 67
Sunday June 30 1996 Veneto Social Club, Bulleen Referee: Andrew Stacey
Bulleen Lions Jeff Olver, Frank Valentic, Robert Stojcevski, George Slifkas, Gerry McAleer, Dale White, Robert Troise (Frank Catalano 46), Anthony Grbac, Peter Di Iorio, Damian Everetts, Robert Liparoti Coach: Andy Bozikas Goals: White 23, 79	2	-	1	Springvale City Vales Steve Christov, Tony Lettieri, Eddy Carlos (John Dell'Aquila 82), Joe Campagna, Gianfranco Impellizeri, David Grella, Andy Lancaster, Amedeo Rosa (Vince De La Plaza 67), Andy Vargas, Pasquale Grella (Sandro Razzi 87), Rodrigo Vargas Coach: John Colangeli Goal: D Grella 30
Sunday June 30 1996 CB Smith Reserve, Fawkner Referee: Jim Markovski
Fawkner Blues Damien Beattie, Frank Tramontana, Tony Schipano, Michael Branov, Brian Bothwell, Ollie Pondeljak (Alex Stevanovic 82), Eddie Kuzman, Ricky Ferla, Marcus Stergiopoulos, Vlade Tortevski, Dino Mihocic (Enzo De Santis 46) Coach: Bobby McLachlan Goal: Tramontana 72	1	-	0	North Geelong Warriors Joe Didulica, Franc Bot, Richie O'Sullivan, Ivan Medved, Robbie Cosic, Joey Rajher, Ante Deak, George Dimovski, Ante Skoko, Adrian Cervinski, John Didulica Coach: Steve Radojevic
Sunday June 30 1996 Green Gully Reserve, Keilor Referee: Cain Naumcevski
Green Gully Cavaliers Chris Vella, Steve Chetcuti, John Waddell, Adam Cimino, Warren Spink, Steve Douglas, Tony Neceski, Martin Lynch (Peter Spiteri 46), Zlate Markovski (Daniel Genovesi 87), Craig Crodden, Vlad Babic Coach: Chris Taylor Goal: Babic 17	1	-	1	Port Melbourne Sharks Jim Kourtis, John Dimitrelos (Con Komilionis 73), Jim Latinopoulos, Manny Gotis, Nick Palamaras, Clayton Bell, Nick Papadopoulos, Will Hastie, Alex Duric, Nick Tsaltas, Alex Efstathiou (Billy Mitroulas 69) Coach: Frank Arok Goal: Duric 27
Sunday June 30 1996 Chaplin Reserve, Sunshine Referee: Gerry Connolly
Sunshine Georgies Steve Wardle, John Kanesoulis, Bill Makris, Anthony Cassar, Ilija Dragicevic, Spencer Field, Juan Nilo, Saso Markovski (Brandon Vassallo), Arthur Tsirtsakis, Marco De La Plaza (Darryl Spiteri), Joe De Bono Coach: Willie Vassallo	0	-	0	Albion Redsox Robert Brian, Ahmet Gurpinar (Ayhan Patsaman), John Grimaud, Levent Osman, Claude Lucchesi, Mark Wilson, Paul Donnelly, Martin Collins, Justin Scrobogna (Jonathan Carter), Jamie McMinimee, Justin Geri Coach: Gus McLeod
Sunday June 30 1996 Partridge Reserve, Lalor Referee: Juergen Annuss
Thomastown Zebras Maurice Gonzalez, John Angelovski, Tom Karic, Harry Ngata, Paul Della Rocca, Danny Gnjidic (Klaus Bichler 76), Joe Tricarico (Nick Cuculeski 74), Andrew Zinni (Nick Lazarevski 71), Michael Mazzini, Davide Iacovitti, Anthony Boschini Coach: Ken Murphy Goals: Gnjidic 20, 39, Iacovitti 55, Zinni 73	4	-	1	St Albans Saints Marijan Vunderl, Damir Grganovic, Mick Colina, Joe Markovac, Richard Milanovic (Idriz Pelja 55), Zeljko Gagula, Slavko Rados, Ilija Rados (Paul Magdic 55), Tom Pondeljak, Kruni Razov, Damir Movric Coach: Dave O'Connor Goal: Pelja 70
Round Twenty
Friday July 5 1996 Ross Reserve, Noble Park Referee: Juergen Annuss
Springvale City Vales Steve Christov, Tony Lettieri, Eddy Carlos, Joe Campagna, Gianfranco Impellizeri, David Grella, Andy Lancaster, Amedeo Rosa, John Dell'Aquila, Pasquale Grella, Rodrigo Vargas Coach: John Colangeli	0	-	1	Sunshine Georgies Steve Wardle, Bill Makris, Anthony Cassar, Ilija Dragicevic, Spencer Field, Juan Nilo, Arthur Tsirtsakis, Marco De La Plaza (Branko Bacak), Joe De Bono (George Tountas 77), Darryl Spiteri, Steve Stojanovski Coach: Willie Vassallo Goal: Field 87
Sunday July 7 1996 Selwyn Park, Sunshine Referee: Nestor Zachariadis
Albion Redsox Robert Brian, Ahmet Gurpinar, Claude Lucchesi, Mark Wilson, Paul Donnelly, John Grimaud, Justin Geri (Aki Kotzamichalis 75, sent off 87), Justin Scrobogna (Ayhan Patsaman 67), Jonathan Carter (Mustafa Mustafa 82), Martin Collins, Jamie McMinimee Coach: Gus McLeod Goal: Gurpinar 28	1	-	2	Green Gully Cavaliers Chris Vella, Steve Chetcuti, John Waddell, Adam Cimino, Steve Douglas, Warren Spink (Cameron Brown 46), Tony Neceski, Jani Suric, Vlad Babic, Peter Spiteri , Zlate Markovski (Craig Crodden 73) Coach: Chris Taylor Goals: Spink 21, Douglas73
Sunday July 7 1996 Kingston Heath Soccer Complex, Cheltenham Referee: Jim Markovski
Bentleigh Greens Chris Jones, Stelios Drakos, Raff Bakker, Theo Constantinou, Andy Theoharous, Jim Kotsovolos, Andrew Charalambous, George Kalimeris, Mario Crivari, Gerry McDonagh, Nick Rossios Coach: Harry Chalkitis Goal: Drakos 25pk	1	-	1	Thomastown Zebras Maurice Gonzalez, John Angelovski, Tom Karic, Paul Della Rocca, Danny Gnjidic, Joe Tricarico (Ransford Banini 67), Andrew Zinni (Nick Lazarevski 83), Michael Mazzini (Nick Cuculeski 76), Davide Iacovitti, Anthony Boschini, Harry Ngata Coach: Ken Murphy Goal: Gnjidic 20
Sunday July 7 1996 CB Smith Reserve, Fawkner Referee: Eugene Brazzale
Fawkner Blues Damien Beattie, Frank Tramontana (Marco Di Sauro 69), Tony Schipano, Michael Branov, Ricky Ferla, Marcus Stergiopoulos, Vlade Tortevski (Enzo De Santis 59), Dino Mihocic, Alex Stevanovic (sent off), Rino Minichiello, Peter Bordignon Coach: Bobby McLachlan	0	-	3	Altona Magic Darren McGrath, Marjan Tasevski, Zdravko Atanasovski (Zoran Cvetkovski 60), Robert Runje (Milco Bogoevski 86), Simon Micevski, Tom Markovski, Sava Rusmir, Nick Georgopoulos, Sash Becvinovski, Henry Velkovski, George Petrov Coach: Gary Cole Goals: Becvinovski 52, 63, 88
Sunday July 7 1996 Olympic Village, Heidelberg Referee: Cain Naumcevski
Heidelberg United Glenn Clarke, Tom Karapatsos (Alex Kiratzoglou 70), Steve Iosifidis (Michael Tyrikos 75), Alan Scott (Gary Hasler 46), Andy Vlahos, Bobby Despotovski, Angie Koutos, Dean Fak, Con Boutsianis, George Svigos, Brian MacNicol Coach: Dusan Brnovic Goals: Despotovski 65, 72, 75, MacNicol 87	4	-	0	Bulleen Lions Anton Cizmadija, Frank Valentic, Robert Stojcevski (Marco Bresciano 50), Bill Tsiakos, George Slifkas(Anthony Barbieri 78), Tom Sonsini, Gerry McAleer, Dale White, Anthony Grbac, Peter Di Iorio, Frank Catalano Coach: Andy Bozikas
Sunday July 7 1996 Elcho Park, Lara Lake Referee: Colin Ellis
North Geelong Warriors Joe Didulica, Franc Bot, Richie O'Sullivan, Ivan Medved, Robbie Cosic, Stephen McAuliffe (Kieran Moore 75), Ante Deak (Ivan Biscan 4), George Dimovski, Adrian Cervinski, Ante Skoko, Joey Rajher Coach: Steve Radojevic	0	-	3	St Albans Saints Marijan Vunderl, Damir Grganovic, Ivan Jolic, Robert Mikulic, Zeljko Gagula, Kruni Razov, Paul Magdic, PaulLewis, Idriz Pelja (Joe Markovac 87), Damir Movric, Tom Pondeljak Coach: Dave O'Connor Goals: Gagula 6pk, Grganovic 65, Magdic 81
Sunday July 7 1996 SS Anderson Reserve, Port Melbourne Referee: Gerry Connolly
Port Melbourne Sharks Jim Kourtis, John Dimitrelos (Con Komilionis), Leo Kyriakopoulos, Will Hastie, Nick Palamaras, Clayton Bell, Nick Tsaltas, Alex Efstathiou, Nick Papadopoulos, Alex Duric (Billy Mitroulas), Jim Latinopoulos Coach: Frank Arok Goals: Tsaltas 54, Papadopoulos 78, Hastie 84, 88	4	-	0	Box Hill Inter Sean Keogh, Dean Tartaglia, Kieran Lennon (Pino Sette), Steve Guscic, Ricky Dal Ben, Alan Roodhouse, Adam Inglese (Carlos Castro), Frank Chirico (Gary Frezzini), Frank Pansino, Robert Marcen, Jim Tsakiris Coach: Rob Ruffolo
Round Twenty-One
Sunday July 14 1996 Paisley Park, North Altona Referee: Juergen Annuss
Altona Magic Darren McGrath, Marjan Tasevski, Zdravko Atanasovski, Tom Markovski, Sava Rusmir, Simon Micevski (Milco Bogoevski 61), Henry Velkovski (Zoran Petrevski 67), Nick Georgopoulos, George Petrov (Zoran Cvetkovski 61), Sash Becvinovski, Robert Runje Coach: Gary Cole Goals: Markovski 15, Georgopoulos 29, 41, Rusmir 61, Medved 67og	5	-	1	North Geelong Warriors Joe Didulica, Ivan Biscan, Richie O'Sullivan, Ivan Medved, Robbie Cosic, Greg Saric, Ante Deak, George Dimovski, Adrian Cervinski, Ante Skoko, Joey Rajher (Kieran Moore 67) Coach: Steve Radojevic Goal: A Skoko 90
Sunday July 14 1996 Wembley Park, Box Hill Referee: Jim Markovski
Box Hill Inter Sean Keogh, Frank Pansino, Kieran Lennon (Adam Inglese 84), Dean Tartaglia, Ricky Dal Ben, Robert Marcen, Tom Zilic, Steve Guscic, Carlos Castro (Frank Chirico 65), Alan Roodhouse, Gary Frezzini (Jim Tsakiris 65) Coach: Rob Ruffolo	0	-	1	Albion Redsox Martin John, Ahmet Gurpinar, Levent Osman, Claude Lucchesi, Mark Wilson, Paul Donnelly, Martin Collins, Justin Scrobogna (Carlos Retre 65), Jonathan Carter (Jamie McMinimee 66), Ayhan Patsaman (Justin Geri 86), John Grimaud Coach: Gus McLeod Goal: Donnelly 80
Sunday July 14 1996 Veneto Social Club, Bulleen Referee: Gerry Connolly
Bulleen Lions Anton Cizmadija, Frank Valentic, Robert Stojcevski, Bill Tsiakos, Tom Sonsini, Gerry McAleer, Anthony Grbac,Peter Di Iorio (Dale White), Damian Everetts, Frank Catalano, Robert Liparoti Coach: Andy Bozikas Goal: Catalano 15	1	-	1	Fawkner Blues Damien Beattie, Frank Tramontana, Peter Bordignon, Tony Schipano, Michael Branov, Brian Bothwell, Ollie Pondeljak, Rino Minichiello, Eddie Kuzman, Ricky Ferla, Marcus Stergiopoulos Coach: Bobby McLachlan Goal: Bordignon 5
Sunday July 14 1996 Green Gully Reserve, Keilor Referee: Eugene Brazzale
Green Gully Cavaliers Chris Vella, Peter Spiteri, Steve Chetcuti, Adam Cimino, John Waddell, Cameron Brown, Tony Neceski, Zlate Markovski, Craig Crodden, Jani Suric, Pece Stojcevski Coach: Chris Taylor Goals: Neceski 21, Suric 65	2	-	2	Springvale City Vales Steve Christov, Tony Lettieri, Eddy Carlos (Pablo Gomez 90), Sandro Razzi, Gianfranco Impellizeri (John Dell'Aquila 72), David Grella, Andy Lancaster, Amedeo Rosa, Andy Vargas (Vince De La Plaza 40), Pasquale Grella, Rodrigo Vargas Coach: John Colangeli Goals: Carlos 40, Dell'Aquila 89
Sunday July 14 1996 Churchill Reserve, St Albans Referee: Cain Naumcevski
St Albans Saints Marijan Vunderl, Mick Colina, Paul Magdic, Zeljko Gagula, Kruni Razov, Ivan Jolic, Damir Grganovic, Idriz Pelja, Damir Movric, Tom Pondeljak, Paul Lewis Coach: Dave O'Connor	0	-	1	Bentleigh Greens Chris Jones, Stelios Drakos, Raff Bakker, Theo Constantinou, Andy Theoharous, Jim Kotsovolos, Andrew Charalambous, George Kalimeris, Nick Rossios (Evan Carey 66), Gerry McDonagh, Mario Crivari Coach: Harry Chalkitis Goal: Drakos 83
Sunday July 14 1996 Chaplin Reserve, Sunshine Referee: Andrew Stacey
Sunshine Georgies Steve Wardle, Bill Makris, John Kanesoulis, Joe De Bono (Darryl Spiteri 53), Arthur Tsirtsakis, Mark Aretis, Brandon Vassallo (Steve Stojanovski 65), Spencer Field, Chris Daglaras (Marco De La Plaza 46), Branko Bacak, Juan Nilo Coach: Willie Vassallo	0	-	3	Heidelberg United Glenn Clarke, Angie Koutos, Tom Karapatsos, Steve Iosifidis (Jim Parisis 87), Dean Fak, Brian MacNicol(Michael Tyrikos 85), George Svigos (Kon Karasavidis 87), Gary Hasler, Con Boutsianis, Andy Vlahos, Bobby Despotovski Coach: Dusan Brnovic Goals: Vlahos 18, Svigos 78, Despotovski 90
Sunday July 14 1996 Partridge Reserve, Lalor Referee: Nestor Zachariadis
Thomastown Zebras Maurice Gonzalez, Ransford Banini, John Angelovski, Tom Karic, Paul Della Rocca, Danny Gnjidic, Joe Tricarico (Klaus Bichler 81), Andrew Zinni, Davide Iacovitti, Anthony Boschini, Harry Ngata Coach: Ken Murphy Goal: Zinni 41	1	-	1	Port Melbourne Sharks Jim Kourtis, John Dimitrelos, Jim Latinopoulos, Manny Gotis, Nick Palamaras (sent off 76), Clayton Bell, Nick Papadopoulos, Will Hastie, Alex Duric, Nick Tsaltas, Alex Efstathiou (Billy Mitroulas 71) Coach: Frank Arok Goal: Dimitrelos 74pk
Round Twenty-Two
Friday July 19 1996 Ross Reserve, Noble Park Referee: Nestor Zachariadis
Springvale City Vales Steve Christov, Tony Lettieri, Eddy Carlos (Andy Vargas), Sandro Razzi, Vince Grella, Joe Campagna, Gianfranco Impellizeri, David Grella, Andy Lancaster, Pasquale Grella (John Dell'Aquila), Rodrigo Vargas Coach: John Colangeli Goal: Campagna 27	1	-	1	Box Hill Inter Sean Keogh, Dean Tartaglia, Gary Frezzini (Frank Chirico 63), Kieran Lennon, Ricky Dal Ben, Alan Roodhouse, Frank Pansino, Robert Marcen, Jim Tsakiris, Carlos Castro, Tom Zilic Coach: Rob Ruffolo Goal: Marcen 20
Sunday July 21 1996 Selwyn Park, Sunshine Referee: Andrew Stacey
Albion Redsox Robert Brian, Ahmet Gurpinar (Justin Scrobogna 79), John Grimaud, Claude Lucchesi, Mark Wilson (Carlos Retre 46), Paul Donnelly, Martin Collins, Levent Osman, Ayhan Patsaman (Jonathan Carter 70), Jamie McMinimee, Justin Geri Coach: Gus McLeod Goal: Geri 85	1	-	2	Thomastown Zebras Mauro Raponi, Ransford Banini (Marian Craciun 80), John Angelovski, Tom Karic, Paul Della Rocca, Joe Tricarico, Nick Lazarevski (Klaus Bichler 84), Michael Mazzini, Davide Iacovitti, Anthony Boschini (Nick Cuculeski 69), Harry Ngata Coach: Ken Murphy Goals: Tricarico 21, Cuculeski 89
Sunday July 21 1996 Paisley Park, North Altona Referee: Steve McEwan
Altona Magic Darren McGrath, Marjan Tasevski, Zdravko Atanasovski, Robert Runje (Milco Bogoevski 56), Simon Micevski, Tom Markovski, Sava Rusmir (Zoran Cvetkovski 63), Nick Georgopoulos, Sash Becvinovski (Zoran Petrevski 74), Henry Velkovski, George Petrov Coach: Gary Cole Goals: Becvinovski 11, 46, 62, Georgopoulos 26, Cvetovski 73	5	-	0	Bulleen Lions Jeff Olver, Frank Valentic, Robert Stojcevski, Bill Tsiakos, George Slifkas (sent off 39), Tom Sonsini (Damian Everetts 64), Gerry McAleer, Dale White (Peter Di Iorio 54), Anthony Grbac (Anthony Barbieri 79), Robert Liparoti, Frank Catalano Coach: Andy Bozikas
Sunday July 21 1996 CB Smith Reserve, Fawkner Referee: Jim Markovski
Fawkner Blues Damien Beattie, Eric Vassiliadis (Alex Stevanovic 76), Frank Tramontana, Peter Bordignon (Enzo De Santis 80), Tony Schipano (sent off 65), Michael Branov, Brian Bothwell, Rino Minichiello, Eddie Kuzman (sent off 89), Ricky Ferla, Marcus Stergiopoulos Coach: Bobby McLachlan	0	-	1	Sunshine Georgies Steve Wardle, John Kanesoulis, Anthony Cassar, Ilija Dragicevic, Mark Aretis (sent off 22), Juan Nilo, Arthur Tsirtsakis, Marco De La Plaza, George Tountas (Steve Stojanovski 84), Joe De Bono, Brandon Vassallo Coach: Willie Vassallo Goal: Nilo 84pk
Sunday July 21 1996 Olympic Village, Heidelberg Referee: Juergen Annuss
Heidelberg United Glenn Clarke, Angie Koutos, Leigh Tsoumerkas, Dean Fak, George Svigos, Michael Tyrikos, Brian MacNicol, Andy Vlahos, Bobby Despotovski (Kon Karasavidis 56), Con Boutsianis, Jim Parisis (Theo Alexiou 68) Coach: Dusan Brnovic Goal: Boutsianis 20	1	-	3	Green Gully Cavaliers Chris Vella, Peter Spiteri, Steve Douglas, Adam Cimino, John Waddell, Cameron Brown (Steve Chetcuti 85), Tony Neceski (Daniel Genovesi 90), Zlate Markovski, Craig Crodden, Jani Suric, Vlad Babic (Pece Stojcevski 87) Coach: Chris Taylor Goals: Waddell 35, Babic 74, Own goal 80
Sunday July 21 1996 Elcho Park, Lara Lake Referee: Vince Celestino
North Geelong Warriors Joe Didulica, Franc Bot, Richie O'Sullivan, Ivan Medved, Robbie Cosic, Greg Saric (Mijo Trupkovic), Ante Deak, George Dimovski, Adrian Cervinski, Ante Skoko, Joey Rajher (Tony Sobevski) Coach: Steve Radojevic	0	-	0	Bentleigh Greens Chris Jones, Stelios Drakos, Raff Bakker, Theo Constantinou, Andy Theoharous, Jim Kotsovolos, Andrew Charalambous (sent off 36), George Kalimeris, Gerry McDonagh (John Papettas), Mario Crivari, Nick Rossios Coach: Harry Chalkitis
Sunday July 21 1996 SS Anderson Reserve, Port Melbourne Referee: Gerry Connolly
Port Melbourne Sharks Jim Kourtis, John Dimitrelos (Charlie Livanopoulos), Leo Kyriakopoulos, Will Hastie, Clayton Bell, Alex Efstathiou, Nick Papadopoulos, Billy Mitroulas (Nick Tsaltas), Manny Gotis, Alex Duric, Jim Latinopoulos Coach: Frank Arok Goals: Duric 14, 20, Bell 84	3	-	1	St Albans Saints Marijan Vunderl, Mick Colina, Paul Magdic (Joe Markovac), Zeljko Gagula, Tom Pondeljak, Kruni Razov, Paul Lewis, Ivan Jolic, Damir Grganovic, Idriz Pelja, Damir Movric Coach: Dave O'Connor Goal: Pelja 27
Round Twenty-Three
Sunday July 28 1996 Kingston Heath Soccer Complex, Cheltenham Referee: Andrew Stacey
Bentleigh Greens Chris Jones, Stelios Drakos, Raff Bakker, Theo Constantinou, Andy Theoharous, Jim Kotsovolos (Chris Christou 79), George Kalimeris, Nick Rossios, Mario Crivari, John Papettas, Evan Carey (Alex Argiros 84) Coach: Harry Chalkitis Goal: Papettas 62	1	-	3	Port Melbourne Sharks Jim Kourtis, Jim Latinopoulos, Leo Kyriakopoulos (Charlie Livanopoulos 58), Clayton Bell, Nick Palamaras, Alex Duric, Will Hastie (Billy Mitroulas 62), Alex Efstathiou, Manny Gotis (Jim Karakyriakos 77), Nick Papadopoulos, Nick Tsaltas Coach: Frank Arok Goals: Duric 18, 69, Mitroulas 70
Sunday July 28 1996 Wembley Park, Box Hill Referee: Hossein Mohammadi
Box Hill Inter Sean Keogh, Frank Pansino, Kieran Lennon, Dean Tartaglia (Damien Guglielmi 46), Ricky Dal Ben, Robert Marcen, Tom Zilic (Frank Chirico 46), Jim Tsakiris, Carlos Castro, Alan Roodhouse, Steve Guscic Coach: Rob Ruffolo	0	-	5	Heidelberg United Glenn Clarke (Andrija Gal 71), Dean Fak, Steve Iosifidis, Alan Scott, Gary Hasler, Angie Koutos (Leigh Tsoumerkas 65), George Svigos, Brian MacNicol (Jeff Stefanidis 71), Andy Vlahos, Con Boutsianis, Michael Tyrikos Coach: Dusan Brnovic Goals: Fak 2, 59, Tyrikos 27, MacNicol 36, Vlahos 82
Sunday July 28 1996 Veneto Social Club, Bulleen Referee: Juergen Annuss
Bulleen Lions Jeff Olver (Anton Cizmadija 60), Frank Valentic, Robert Stojcevski, Gerry McAleer, Dale White, Anthony Grbac, Peter Di Iorio, Damian Everetts, Frank Catalano (Bill Tsiakos), Robert Liparoti, Anthony Barbieri Coach: Andy Bozikas Goal: McAleer 70	1	-	0	North Geelong Warriors Joe Didulica, Franc Bot, Joey Rajher, Ivan Medved, Robbie Cosic, Stephen McAuliffe, Ante Deak, George Dimovski, Mijo Trupkovic, Ante Skoko, Rob Panetta Coach: Steve Radojevic
Sunday July 28 1996 Green Gully Reserve, Keilor Referee: Vince Celestino
Green Gully Cavaliers Chris Vella, Peter Spiteri, Steve Douglas, Adam Cimino, John Waddell, Zlate Markovski (Pece Stojcevski 85, sent off), Jani Suric, Steve Chetcuti, Tony Neceski, Vlad Babic, Craig Crodden Coach: Chris Taylor Goals: Waddell 16p, 17, Neceski 90	3	-	0	Fawkner Blues Eric Janssen (Damien Beattie 89), Ricky Ferla, Peter Bordignon, Dino Mihocic, Eric Vassiliadis, Alex Stevanovic, Michael Branov, Frank Tramontana (Enzo De Santis 20), Rino Minichiello, Brian Bothwell, Ollie Pondeljak (Vlade Tortevski 23) Coach: Bobby McLachlan
Sunday July 28 1996 Churchill Reserve, St Albans Referee: Gerry Connolly
St Albans Saints Marijan Vunderl, Damir Movric (Ilija Rados), Damir Grganovic, Kruni Razov, Mick Colina, Tom Pondeljak, Paul Magdic, Ivan Jolic, Zeljko Gagula, Idriz Pelja (Slavko Rados, sent off 83), Joe Markovac Coach: Dave O'Connor Goal: Grganovic 58	1	-	1	Albion Redsox Robert Brian, Ahmet Gurpinar, Claude Lucchesi, John Grimaud, Levent Osman, Martin Collins, Jamie McMinimee, Ayhan Patsaman, Sonny Sevin, Carlos Retre (Justin Scrobogna), Justin Geri (Jonathan Carter) Coach: Gus McLeod Goal: Lucchesi 88pk
Sunday July 28 1996 Chaplin Reserve, Sunshine Referee: Nestor Zachariadis
Sunshine Georgies Steve Wardle, John Kanesoulis, Bill Makris, Spencer Field, Juan Nilo, Brandon Vassallo, Anthony Cassar, Arthur Tsirtsakis, Marco De La Plaza (Steve Stojanovski 77), Joe De Bono, George Tountas (Ilija Dragicevic 77) Coach: Willie Vassallo Goal: Runje 25og	1	-	2	Altona Magic Darren McGrath, Zdravko Atanasovski, Marjan Tasevski, Robert Runje, Simon Micevski, Tom Markovski, Sava Rusmir, Nick Georgopoulos, Sash Becvinovski, Zoran Cvetkovski, Henry Velkovski (sent off 80) Coach: Gary Cole Goals: Micevski 16, Rusmir 85
Sunday July 28 1996 Partridge Reserve, Lalor Referee: Jim Markovski
Thomastown Zebras Maurice Gonzalez, Ransford Banini, John Angelovski (Marian Craciun 66), Tom Karic, Paul Della Rocca, Danny Gnjidic (Nick Lazarevski 68), Joe Tricarico, Michael Mazzini, Davide Iacovitti (Klaus Bichler 74), Anthony Boschini, Harry Ngata Coach: Ken Murphy Goals: Tricarico 55, 88	2	-	1	Springvale City Vales Steve Christov, Tony Lettieri, Vince De La Plaza (John Dell'Aquila 61), Sandro Razzi, Joe Campagna, Gianfranco Impellizeri, David Grella, Andy Lancaster, Andy Vargas, Vince Grella, Rodrigo Vargas Coach: John Colangeli Goal: D Grella 2
Round Twenty-Four
Friday August 2 1996 Ross Reserve, Noble Park Referee: Hossein Mohammadi
Springvale City Vales Steve Christov, Tony Lettieri, Vince De La Plaza (Pablo Gomez 86), Sandro Razzi, Vince Grella, Joe Campagna, David Grella, Andy Lancaster, Danny Rep, Andy Vargas (Eddy Carlos 82), Pasquale Grella Coach: John Colangeli Goals: De LaPlaza 20, D Grella 65	2	-	2	St Albans Saints Marijan Vunderl, Damir Grganovic, Kruni Razov, Mick Colina (Ilija Rados 30), Paul Magdic, Ivan Jolic, Zeljko Gagula, Tom Pondeljak, Joe Markovac (Joe Cuze 59), Damir Movric, Paul Lewis Coach: Dave O'Connor Goals: Pondeljak 26, Lewis 81
Sunday August 4 1996 Selwyn Park, Sunshine Referee: Vince Celestino
Albion Redsox Robert Brian, Ahmet Gurpinar, John Grimaud, Claude Lucchesi, Levent Osman, Mark Wilson, Paul Donnelly, Martin Collins, Ayhan Patsaman (Carlos Retre, Jonathan Carter), Jamie McMinimee, Sonny Sevin (Justin Scrobogna) Coach: Gus McLeod Goals: Retre 47, Lucchesi 66, 87	3	-	0	Bentleigh Greens Chris Jones, Stelios Drakos, Theo Constantinou, Andy Theoharous, Jim Kotsovolos, George Kalimeris, Nick Rossios, Gerry McDonagh, Mario Crivari (Alex Argiros), Evan Carey (Chris Christou), John Papettas Coach: Harry Chalkitis
Sunday August 4 1996 Paisley Park, North Altona Referee: Jim Markovski
Altona Magic Darren McGrath, Marjan Tasevski, Zdravko Atanasovski, Milco Bogoevski, Simon Micevski, Tom Markovski, Sava Rusmir, Nick Georgopoulos, Sash Becvinovski, Zoran Petrevski, Zoran Cvetkovski Coach: Gary Cole Goal: Becvinovski	1	-	1	Green Gully Cavaliers Chris Vella, Peter Spiteri, Steve Douglas, John Waddell, Zlate Markovski (Dean Stafrace 23), Jani Suric, Steve Chetcuti, Tony Neceski, Vlad Babic, Daniel Genovesi, Darren Scoble (David Maglovski 78) Coach: Chris Taylor Goal: Babic 33
Sunday August 4 1996 CB Smith Reserve, Fawkner Referee: Andrew Stacey
Fawkner Blues Damien Beattie, Tony Schipano, Ricky Ferla, Peter Bordignon (Enzo De Santis 69), Dino Mihocic, Eric Vassiliadis, Michael Branov (Vlade Tortevski 74), Frank Tramontana, Rino Minichiello, Brian Bothwell, Alex Stevanovic Coach: Bobby McLachlan Goals: Schipano 3, Bordignon 13	2	-	1	Box Hill Inter Sean Keogh (sent off 14), Kieran Lennon (Jim Tsakiris 46), Frank Pansino, Carlos Castro, Ricky Dal Ben, Robert Marcen (Frank Marateo 14), Alan Roodhouse, Steve Guscic, Damien Guglielmi, Gary Frezzini, Frank Chirico (Mark Salemme 58) Coach: Rob Ruffolo Goal: Frezzini 73
Sunday August 4 1996 Olympic Village, Heidelberg Referee: Colin Ellis
Heidelberg United Glenn Clarke, Steve Iosifidis, Alan Scott, Gary Hasler, Bobby Despotovski, Angie Koutos, Michael Tyrikos (Jeff Stefanidis 83), Dean Fak, Con Boutsianis, George Svigos, Brian MacNicol Coach: Dusan Brnovic Goal: Despotovski 54	1	-	1	Thomastown Zebras Mauro Raponi, Ransford Banini (Andrew Zinni 63), John Angelovski, Tom Karic, Paul Della Rocca, Danny Gnjidic (Klaus Bichler 73), Joe Tricarico, Michael Mazzini, Davide Iacovitti, Anthony Boschini (Marian Craciun 78), Harry Ngata Coach: Ken Murphy Goal: Ngata 73
Sunday August 4 1996 Elcho Park, Lara Lake Referee: Alan Contini
North Geelong Warriors Joe Didulica, Franc Bot (Rob Panetta 6, Greg Saric 50), Joey Rajher (Tony Sobevski 90), Ivan Medved, Robbie Cosic, Stephen McAuliffe, Ante Deak, George Dimovski, Mijo Trupkovic, Ante Skoko, Richie O'Sullivan Coach: Steve Radojevic Goals: Deak 4, 55	2	-	1	Port Melbourne Sharks Manny Papas, Jim Latinopoulos (Billy Mitroulas 46), Nick Papadopoulos (Charlie Livanopoulos 85), Leo Kyriakopoulos, Will Hastie (Jim Karakyriakos 85), Manny Gotis, Nick Palamaras, Clayton Bell, Alex Duric, Nick Tsaltas, Alex Efstathiou Coach: Frank Arok Goal: Papadopoulos 50
Wednesday August 14 1996 Paisley Park, North Altona Referee: Juergen Annuss
Bulleen Lions Jeff Olver, Frank Valentic, Robert Stojcevski, Bill Tsiakos, Dale White, Damian Everetts, Peter Di Iorio (Damon Collina 76), Frank Catalano, Adrian Uliana, Anthony Barbieri, Marco Bresciano Coach: Andy Bozikas Goal: Di Iorio	1	-	1	Sunshine Georgies Steve Wardle, Bill Makris, John Kanesoulis, Anthony Cassar, Ilija Dragicevic, Spencer Field, Mark Aretis, Juan Nilo, Arthur Tsirtsakis (Marco De La Plaza), Joe De Bono, Brandon Vassallo Coach: Willie Vassallo Goal: Field
Round Twenty-Five
Sunday August 11 1996 Kingston Heath Soccer Complex, Cheltenham Referee: Colin Ellis
Bentleigh Greens Chris Jones, Stelios Drakos, Theo Constantinou, Andy Theoharous, Raff Bakker, Jim Kotsovolos (Evan Carey 63), Andrew Charalambous, George Kalimeris, Nick Rossios, Gerry McDonagh, John Papettas Coach: Harry Chalkitis Goals: McDonagh 59, 71, Rep 86og	3	-	1	Springvale City Vales Steve Christov, Tony Lettieri, Eddy Carlos, Vince De La Plaza (Pablo Gomez 58), Sandro Razzi, Vince Grella, Joe Campagna, Gianfranco Impellizeri (Danny Rep 83), Andy Lancaster, Andy Vargas, Pasquale Grella (David Craig) Coach: John Colangeli Goal: P Grella 33pk
Sunday August 11 1996 Wembley Park, Box Hill Referee: Juergen Annuss
Box Hill Inter Frank Marateo, Frank Pansino (Robert Marcen 70), Ricky Dal Ben, Carlos Castro (Jimmy Basias 46), Kieran Lennon, Pino Sette, Alan Roodhouse, Steve Guscic, Jim Tsakiris, Gary Frezzini (Tom Zilic 77), Frank Chirico Coach: Rob Ruffolo	0	-	1	Altona Magic Darren McGrath, Zdravko Atanasovski, Marjan Tasevski, Robert Runje, Tom Markovski, Simon Micevski, Sava Rusmir, Nick Georgopoulos, Sash Becvinovski, Henry Velkovski (George Petrov 65), Zoran Cvetkovski Coach: Gary Cole Goal: Georgopoulos 61
Sunday August 11 1996 Green Gully Reserve, Keilor Referee: Steve Kralevski
Green Gully Cavaliers Chris Vella, Peter Spiteri, Steve Douglas, Steve Chetcuti, John Waddell, Adam Cimino, Jani Suric, Tony Neceski, Daniel Genovesi, Dean Stafrace, Vlad Babic Coach: Chris Taylor Goals: Douglas 41, Babic 66, Genovesi 74	3	-	0	Bulleen Lions Jeff Olver, Frank Valentic, Robert Stojcevski, Bill Tsiakos, Gerry McAleer, Dale White, Anthony Grbac, PeterDi Iorio, Damian Everetts, Anthony Barbieri (Frank Catalano), Robert Liparoti Coach: Andy Bozikas
Sunday August 11 1996 SS Anderson Reserve, Port Melbourne Referee: Vince Celestino
Port Melbourne Sharks Jim Kourtis, Jim Latinopoulos, Clayton Bell, Leo Kyriakopoulos, Charlie Livanopoulos (Jim Karakyriakos), Nick Palamaras, Will Hastie, Billy Mitroulas (Michael Parasidis), Alex Duric, Alex Efstathiou, Chris Palatsides (Bill Daglis) Coach: Frank Arok Goals: Palatsides 41, Efstathiou 78	2	-	0	Albion Redsox Robert Brian, Ahmet Gurpinar, John Grimaud (Jonathan Carter), Claude Lucchesi, Mark Wilson, Paul Donnelly, Martin Collins, Levent Osman, Carlos Retre, Jamie McMinimee (Justin Scrobogna), Sonny Sevin Coach: Gus McLeod
Sunday August 11 1996 Churchill Reserve, St Albans Referee: Jim Markovski
St Albans Saints Marijan Vunderl, Damir Grganovic, Kruni Razov, Ivan Jolic, Zeljko Gagula, Tom Pondeljak, Damir Movric, Paul Lewis (Idriz Pelja 63), Richard Milanovic, Joe Markovac, Robert Mikulic Coach: Dave O'Connor Goals: Lewis 4, Pelja 86	2	-	0	Heidelberg United Glenn Clarke, Leigh Tsoumerkas, Dean Fak, Alan Scott, Angie Koutos, Gary Hasler (Jim Parisis 74), George Svigos, Brian MacNicol, Andy Vlahos, Bobby Despotovski, Con Boutsianis Coach: Dusan Brnovic
Sunday August 11 1996 Chaplin Reserve, Sunshine Referee: Andrew Stacey
Sunshine Georgies Steve Wardle, Bill Makris, John Kanesoulis, Anthony Cassar, Spencer Field, Mark Aretis, Juan Nilo, Arthur Tsirtsakis (Marco De La Plaza 89), George Tountas (Ilija Dragicevic 79), Joe De Bono, Brandon Vassallo Coach: Willie Vassallo Goal: Cosic 53og	1	-	0	North Geelong Warriors Joe Didulica, Robbie Cosic, Ivan Medved, Richie O'Sullivan, Stephen McAuliffe, Ante Skoko, George Dimovski, Greg Saric, Franc Bot, Ante Deak, Joey Rajher (Tony Sobevski 82) Coach: Steve Radojevic
Sunday August 11 1996 Partridge Reserve, Lalor Referee: Hossein Mohammadi
Thomastown Zebras Mauro Raponi, Ransford Banini (Klaus Bichler 71), Tom Karic, Paul Della Rocca, Joe Tricarico, Andrew Zinni, Michael Mazzini, Davide Iacovitti, Nick Cuculeski (Danny Gnjidic 86), Anthony Boschini, Harry Ngata (Marian Craciun 77) Coach: Ken Murphy Goal: Gnjidic 87	1	-	1	Fawkner Blues Eric Janssen, Eddie Kuzman, Tony Schipano, Ricky Ferla, Michael Branov, Rino Minichiello, Brian Bothwell, Alex Stevanovic (Marco Di Sauro 59), Eric Vassiliadis, Enzo De Santis, Frank Tramontana Coach: Bobby McLachlan Goal: Di Sauro 82
Round Twenty-Six
Sunday August 18 1996 Selwyn Park, Sunshine Referee: Hossein Mohammadi
Albion Redsox Robert Brian, Ahmet Gurpinar, John Grimaud, Levent Osman, Claude Lucchesi (Justin Geri 89), Mark Wilson, Paul Donnelly, Jonathan Carter (Ayhan Patsaman 85), Carlos Retre (Justin Scrobogna 87), Jamie McMinimee, Sonny Sevin Coach: Gus McLeod Goals: Retre 38, Gurpinar 75, 80	3	-	1	North Geelong Warriors Joe Didulica, Robbie Cosic, Ivan Medved, Richie O'Sullivan, Stephen McAuliffe, Franc Bot, George Dimovski, Tony Sobevski (Steven Tillinger 73), Rob Panetta (Kieran Moore 52), Mijo Trupkovic, Joey Rajher (Mate Dulic 67) Coach: Steve Radojevic Goal: Bot 53
Sunday August 18 1996 Connor Reserve, Reservoir Referee: Vince Celestino
Altona Magic Darren McGrath, Zdravko Atanasovski, Marjan Tasevski, Robert Runje, Simon Micevski, Tom Markovski, Sava Rusmir, Nick Georgopoulos (Zoran Petrevski), Sash Becvinovski, Henry Velkovski, Zoran Cvetkovski (George Petrov) Coach: Gary Cole Goals: Georgopoulos 17, Becvinovski 51pk	2	-	0	Thomastown Zebras Mauro Raponi, John Angelovski, Tom Karic, Paul Della Rocca (Ransford Banini), Joe Tricarico, Andrew Zinni, Michael Mazzini, Davide Iacovitti, Danny Gnjidic (Marian Craciun), Anthony Boschini (Klaus Bichler 30), Harry Ngata Coach: Ken Murphy
Sunday August 18 1996 Veneto Social Club, Bulleen Referee: Jim Markovski
Bulleen Lions Jeff Olver, Frank Valentic,Robert Stojcevski, Bill Tsiakos, Dale White, Damon Collina, Damian Everetts, Frank Catalano (Steve Rudzki), Adrian Uliana, Anthony Barbieri, Marco Bresciano Coach: Andy Bozikas Goal: White 66	1	-	1	Box Hill Inter Sean Keogh, Frank Pansino, Ricky Dal Ben, Pino Sette, Alan Roodhouse, Steve Guscic, Gary Frezzini (Frank Chirico), Tom Zilic (Jim Tsakiris), Jimmy Basias (Kieran Lennon), Robert Marcen, Damien Guglielmi Coach: Rob Ruffolo Goal: Roodhouse 79
Sunday August 18 1996 CB Smith Reserve, Fawkner Referee: Colin Ellis
Fawkner Blues Eric Janssen, Eric Vassiliadis, Frank Tramontana, Tony Schipano, Michael Branov, Brian Bothwell, Rino Minichiello, Eddie Kuzman, Ricky Ferla, Alex Stevanovic, Dino Mihocic Coach: Bobby McLachlan Goals: Vassiliadis 26pk, 80pk	2	-	2	St Albans Saints Marijan Vunderl, Mick Colina (Robert Mikulic 60), Paul Magdic, Zeljko Gagula, Kruni Razov, Ivan Jolic, Damir Grganovic, Idriz Pelja, Damir Movric, Tom Pondeljak, Paul Lewis Coach: Dave O'Connor Goals: Lewis 21, 73
Sunday August 18 1996 Green Gully Reserve, Keilor Referee: John Fraser
Green Gully Cavaliers Chris Vella, Peter Spiteri, Adam Cimino, Steve Chetcuti, John Waddell (Pece Stojcevski 34), Darren Scoble, Jani Suric, Tony Neceski, Daniel Genovesi, Dean Stafrace (Nathan Chiles 86), Vlad Babic (David Maglovski 79) Coach: Chris Taylor Goals: Neceski 21, 85, Babic 32, 44, 59, Genovesi 37, 56	7	-	1	Sunshine Georgies Steve Wardle, Bill Makris, Anthony Cassar (sent off 41), Ilija Dragicevic (Marco De La Plaza 46), Spencer Field, Mark Aretis, Juan Nilo, Saso Markovski, Arthur Tsirtsakis (Darryl Spiteri 63), Joe De Bono, Brandon Vassallo (Chris Daglaras 46) Coach: Willie Vassallo Goal: Daglaras 67
Sunday August 18 1996 Olympic Village, Heidelberg Referee: Eugene Brazzale
Heidelberg United Glenn Clarke, Alan Scott, Dean Fak, Leigh Tsoumerkas, Michael Tyrikos, Brian MacNicol (Jim Parisis 78), Steve Iosifidis, George Svigos, Con Boutsianis (Theo Alexiou 48), Bobby Despotovski, Andy Vlahos Coach: Dusan Brnovic Goals: Scott 5, Vlahos 34, Tsoumerkas 65, Despotovski 72, 83	5	-	1	Bentleigh Greens Chris Jones, Stelios Drakos, Raff Bakker, Theo Constantinou, Andy Theoharous (John Papettas 61), Zoran Todorovski, Andrew Charalambous, George Kalimeris, Nick Rossios, Gerry McDonagh, Mario Crivari Coach: Harry Chalkitis Goal: Crivari 31
Sunday August 18 1996 Ross Reserve, Noble Park Referee: Juergen Annuss
Springvale City Vales Steve Christov, Tony Lettieri, Eddy Carlos (Pablo Gomez 76), Vince De La Plaza, Sandro Razzi, John Dell'Aquila (Peter Grguric 81), Joe Campagna, David Grella, Andy Lancaster, Pasquale Grella, Rodrigo Vargas Coach: John Colangeli Goals: D Grella 26, 89, Carlos 37	3	-	3	Port Melbourne Sharks Jim Kourtis, Jim Latinopoulos, Leo Kyriakopoulos, Clayton Bell, Will Hastie, Alex Duric, Alex Efstathiou, Manny Gotis (Jim Karakyriakos 46), Nick Palamaras (Michael Paradisis 81), Billy Mitroulas, Chris Palatsides (Bill Daglis 60) Coach: Frank Arok Goals: Efstathiou 15, Mitroulas 42, 78
Elimination Final (4th v 5th)
Sunday August 25 1996 SS Anderson Reserve, Port Melbourne Referee: Juergen Annuss Attendance: 800
Bentleigh Greens Chris Jones, Stelios Drakos, Harry Micheil (Jim Kotsovolos 46), Raff Bakker (sent off 61), Theo Constantinou, Andy Theoharous, Andrew Charalambous, George Kalimeris, Gerry McDonagh, Mario Crivari, John Papettas (Lee Lutton 79) Coach: Harry Chalkitis Goal: Constantinou 61	1	-	3	Green Gully Cavaliers Chris Vella, Peter Spiteri, Adam Cimino, Steve Chetcuti, Dean Stafrace, Darren Scoble, Pece Stojcevski (sent off 69), Jani Suric, Tony Neceski (Nathan Chiles 97), Daniel Genovesi (Steve Douglas 65), Vlad Babic Coach: Chris Taylor Goals: Genovesi 7, Babic 52, 90
Qualifying Final (2nd v 3rd)
Sunday August 25 1996 Olympic Village, Heidelberg Referee: John Fraser Attendance: 1,000
Heidelberg United Glenn Clarke, Leigh Tsoumerkas, Alan Scott, Dean Fak, Brian MacNicol (Jim Parisis 86), George Svigos, Steve Iosifidis, Andy Vlahos, Gary Hasler (Jeff Stefanidis 75), Michael Tyrikos (Theo Alexiou 80), Con Boutsianis Coach: Dusan Brnovic Goals: Vlahos 60, 75, Stefanidis 89, Boutsianis 90	4	-	0	Sunshine Georgies Steve Wardle, John Kanesoulis, Spencer Field, Mark Aretis, Juan Nilo (Bill Makris 46), Chris Daglaras, Arthur Tsirtsakis, Marco De La Plaza, Joe De Bono (Darryl Spiteri 75), Brandon Vassallo, Steve Stojanovski (George Tountas 65) Coach: Willie Vassallo
Minor Semi-Final (Loser QF v Winner EF)
Sunday September 1 1996 Paisley Park, North Altona Referee: Andrew Stacey Attendance: 2,500 (dh)
Sunshine Georgies Steve Wardle, Bill Makris, John Kanesoulis, Ilija Dragicevic, Anthony Cassar, Spencer Field, Juan Nilo, Arthur Tsirtsakis, Marco De La Plaza (George Tountas 81), Joe De Bono, Brandon Vassallo Coach: Willie Vassallo Goal: Nilo 26pk	1	-	2	Green Gully Cavaliers Chris Vella, John Waddell, Peter Spiteri (Dean Stafrace 41), Adam Cimino, Steve Chetcuti, Steve Douglas (Cameron Brown 64), Darren Scoble, Jani Suric, Tony Neceski, Daniel Genovesi (David Maglovski 83), Vlad Babic Coach: Chris Taylor Goals: Douglas 7, Genovesi 9
Major Semi-Final (1st v Winner QF)
Sunday September 1 1996 Paisley Park, North Altona Referee: Gerry Connolly Attendance: 2,500 (dh)
Altona Magic Darren McGrath, Zdravko Atanasovski, Marjan Tasevski, Robert Runje, Simon Micevski, Tom Markovski, Sava Rusmir, Nick Georgopoulos, Sash Becvinovski, Henry Velkovski, George Petrov Coach: Gary Cole After extra time Heidelberg United won on penalties 5-4 Becvinovski (1-0), MacNicol (1-1); Georgopoulos (2-1), Svigos (2-2); Atanasovski (3-2), Scott (3-3); Runje (saved), Tsoumerkas (3-4); Petrov (4-4), Boutsianis (4-5)	0	-	0	Heidelberg United Glenn Clarke, Leigh Tsoumerkas, Alan Scott, Dean Fak, Steve Iosifidis, Brian MacNicol, Michael Tyrikos, George Svigos, Con Boutsianis, Andy Vlahos (Tom Karapatsos 73), Jeff Stefanidis (Theo Alexiou 76) Coach: Dusan Brnovic
Preliminary Final (Loser MSF v Winner mSF)
Sunday September 8 1996 Chaplin Reserve, Sunshine Referee: Nestor Zachariadis Attendance: 1,000
Altona Magic Darren McGrath, Zdravko Atanasovski, Marjan Tasevski, Robert Runje, Simon Micevski, Tom Markovski, Sava Rusmir (Zoran Petrevski 73, Steve Bogdanovski 87), Nick Georgopoulos, Sash Becvinovski, Henry Velkovski, George Petrov Coach: Gary Cole Goals: Velkovski 79, Georgopoulos 86	2	-	0	Green Gully Cavaliers Chris Vella, Dean Stafrace, Adam Cimino, Steve Chetcuti, Pece Stojcevski (Steve Douglas 83), Cameron Brown, Jani Suric, Tony Neceski, Darren Scoble (John Waddell 85), Daniel Genovesi, Vlad Babic (David Maglovski 86) Coach: Chris Taylor
Grand Final (Winner MSF v Winner PF)
Sunday September 15 1996 Bob Jane Stadium, Middle Park Referee: Cain Naumcevski Attendance: 5,432
Heidelberg United Glenn Clarke, Leigh Tsoumerkas, Alan Scott, Dean Fak, Tom Karapatsos, Brian MacNicol, Steve Iosifidis, George Svigos, Con Boutsianis (Gary Hasler 100), Bobby Despotovski, Andy Vlahos Coach: Dusan Brnovic Goals: Vlahos 39, Despotovski 80, Fak 115 After extra time Altona Magic won on penalties 5-3 Becvinovski (1-0), MacNicol (saved); Georgopoulos (2-0), Svigos (2-1); Markovski (3-1), Scott (3-2); Atanasovski (4-2), Tsoumerkas (4-3); Velkovski (5-3)	3	-	3	Altona Magic Darren McGrath, Zdravko Atanasovski, Marjan Tasevski, Robert Runje, Simon Micevski, Tom Markovski, Zoran Petrevski, Nick Georgopoulos, Sash Becvinovski, Henry Velkovski, George Petrov Coach: Gary Cole Goals: Becvinovski 20, 98pk, Fak 60og
Jimmy Rooney Medal: Brian MacNicol (Heidelberg United)

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