Let them in: South Melbourne just showed the A-League what it has been missing

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 10, 2026

After Saturday night’s stirring Australia Cup final at AAMI Park, soccer in this country will never be the same again.

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KBO's Eagles team decides not to re-sign manager Kim Kyung-moon

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Australia vs South Africa LIVE: South Africa one down at stumps after Renshaw shines with 190

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Australia Cup final as it happened: South Melbourne claims Australia Cup on record-breaking night

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