For the first time in their club history, Mindil Aces have qualified for the Australia Cup Final Rounds. Today, we take a look at how the team from the Northern Territory made the national stage
Club: Mindil Aces
State: Northern Territory
Home ground: Bagot Oval
Founded: 1980
Australia Cup Final Rounds appearances (inc. 2022): One
Head Coach: Daniel McCormick
Road to the Round of 32:
Mindil Aces 1-0 Darwin Heat FC
Hellenic Athletic 1-2 Mindil Aces
Casuarina 0-2 Mindil Aces
Mindil Aces were able to qualify for the final rounds of the Australia Cup after defeating Casuarina FC, 2-0 away from home.
Matthew Wallace fired the Aces ahead right on the stroke of half-time before a wonder-strike from Cayne McDowell secured qualification into the Australia Cup final rounds for Mindil Aces.
Australia Cup Record
2015 – Preliminary Rounds
2016 – Preliminary Rounds
2017 – Preliminary Rounds
2018 – Preliminary Rounds
2019 – Preliminary Rounds
2020 – Competition not held
2021 – Preliminary Rounds
Last Five NPL Results:
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The side from the Northern Territory currently sit second within the NorZone Premier League competition and are undefeated in their last five games, currently holding one game in hand over league leaders Hellenic Athletic.
Mindil Aces drew 2021 NPL Victoria league leaders, Avondale FC who will make the long journey to Darwin to face off against the Aces next week.
READ MORE: Quest to crown Australia's Cup best to continue on 21 July
CLUB IN FOCUS: Avondale FC
Match Details:
Mindil Aces vs Avondale FC
Date: Thursday 21 July 2022
Time: 7:30pm AEST
Venue: Darwin Stadium
