NPL2 minnows Northcote City more than held its own against the might of Adelaide United and Socceroos hero Craig Goodwin but its Australia Cup is over.
Football: A dramatic finale to the round of 32 in the Australia Cup with Brisbane fighting back to defeat Newcastle 3-2.
The aroma of sizzling souvlaki wafted across John Cain Memorial Reserve as a big crowd packed in to watch the NPL2 club host A-Leagues heavyweight Adelaide United.
The visitors fielded three Socceroos and one of Australia’s brightest prospects and did just enough to secure a 2-0 win.
Goals to Socceroos World Cup hero Craig Goodwin in the opening minutes and English import Zach Clough at the death earned United a place in the Round of 16.
However, for the 80 minutes in between, Northcote – one of the lowest ranked clubs to reach the national stage – more than held its own against its fancied rival.
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