Melbourne Victory traveled 800km to play a semi-pro team and still managed to make it about themselves.
Australia Cup: Apia Leichhardt vs Melbourne Victory quarter-final
APIA Leichhardt host Melbourne Victory in an Australia Cup quarter-final, a David-vs-Goliath clash between a semi-professional NPL club and an A-League heavyweight. Victory's professional resources and squad depth make them heavy favourites, but cups have a history of upsets. A win for APIA would rank among the club's greatest achievements.
Source: Australia Cup: Apia Leichhardt vs Melbourne Victory quarter-final — football360.com.au
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