Sydney United 58 FC at the 2022 Australia Cup: Difference between revisions

Despite their accomplishments, Sydney United faced numerous incidents regarding with the fans in attendance at the Australia Cup final. Many fans were involved in numerous chants and gestures that relate to fascist beliefs and movements, most notably with the [[Ustaše]] and the [[Nazism|Nazis]]. ThreeSydney United were sanctioned and fined whilst three men in attendance were investigated and charged with use of the [[flag of Nazi Germany]] and was held in court at [[Parramatta]].

The Round of 16 draw was confirmed on 5 August 2022 with Sydney United playing against [[A-League]] club [[Western United FC|Western United]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Australia Cup Round of 16 Match Schedule Confirmed |url=https://www.australiacup.com.au/news/australia-cup-round-16-match-schedule-confirmed |publisher=Australia Cup |access-date=22 September 2023 |language=en |date=5 August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Hughes |first1=Nicholas |title=Western United trip to Sydney United locked in for August 14 |url=https://wufc.com.au/news/western-united-trip-to-sydney-united-locked-in-for-august-14 |publisher=[[Western United FC|Western United]] |access-date=22 September 2023 |date=5 August 2022}}</ref> This marked the first meeting between Sydney United and Western United in the Australia Cup and the first time Western United have faced a member federation team in the competition.<ref name="ref2b"/> It was also the first time Western United had reached this stage of the competition.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hughes |first1=Nicholas |title=Match Preview: Sydney United 58 vs Western United |url=https://wufc.com.au/news/match-preview-sydney-united-58-vs-western-united |publisher=Western United |access-date=24 September 2023 |date=12 August 2022}}</ref> Western United would come into this match as A-League champions after their 2–0 victory over [[Melbourne City FC|Melbourne City]] on 28 May 2022.<ref>{{cite web |title=Club in Focus: Western United |url=https://www.australiacup.com.au/news/club-focus-western-united |publisher=Australia Cup |access-date=24 September 2023 |language=en |date=3 August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Kemp |first1=Emma |title=Western United beat Melbourne City to win A-League Men grand final – as it happened |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2022/may/28/a-league-men-2022-grand-final-melbourne-city-vs-western-united-live-scores-premiership-trophy-fixture-team-news-time-start-football-updates |website=the Guardian |date=28 May 2022}}</ref> The match saw Western United midfielder [[Nicolas Milanovic]] reunite with his former youth side,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hughes |first1=Nicholas |title=Nicolas Milanovic opens up on ‘surreal’'surreal' Sydney United reunion |url=https://wufc.com.au/news/nicolas-milanovic-opens-up-on-surreal-sydney-united-reunion |publisher=Western United |access-date=22 September 2023 |date=9 August 2022}}</ref> whilst Patrick Antelmi, a former Western United player, was set to play against them.<ref>{{cite web |title=Aloisi looking forward to Sydney United test |url=https://www.myfootball.com.au/news/aloisi-looking-forward-sydney-united-test |publisher=MyFootball |access-date=22 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230327131639/https://www.myfootball.com.au/news/aloisi-looking-forward-sydney-united-test |archive-date=27 March 2023 |date=27 March 2023}}</ref> Both players were signed by Western United on 17 July 2020.<ref>{{cite web |title=Milanovic and Antelmi join Western United ahead of A-League restart |url=https://wufc.com.au/news/milanovic-and-antelmi-join-western-united-ahead-a-league-restart |publisher=Western United |access-date=22 September 2023 |date=17 July 2020}}</ref> The referee for the match was Stephen Lucas. Andrej Giev and Matthew McOrist returned as assistant referees, with Kelly Jones named as the fourth official.<ref>{{cite web |title=Australia Cup Round of 16 Match Officials confirmed |url=https://www.australiacup.com.au/news/australia-cup-round-15-match-officials-confirmed |website=Australia Cup |access-date=12 September 2023 |language=en |date=10 August 2022}}</ref> The match kicked off on 14 August 2022 with the scores held 1–1 by the end of extra time. The first penalty was notably converted by [[Noah Botic]] with a [[Panenka (penalty kick)|panenka]] before two missed shots by Western United led to Cristian Gonzalez scoring the winning penalty for Sydney United in a 4–3 shootout victory. <ref>{{cite web |title=Sydney United 58 FC v Western United |url=https://www.australiacup.com.au/match/sydney-united-58-fc-v-western-united-australia-cup-15-08-2022/2323700 |publisher=Australia Cup |access-date=22 September 2023 |language=en |date=4 August 2022}}</ref> Sydney United progressed through to the quarter-finals for the first time in their history and became the 10th member federation team to knock out an A-League club.<ref>{{cite web |title='It’sIt's a day that I’ll…I'll… we all will remember': Sydney United advance to Australia Cup quarter-finals for the first time |url=https://www.theinnersanctum.com.au/its-a-day-that-ill-we-all-will-remember-danijel-nizic-declares-after-sydney-united-advance-to-the-australia-cup-quarter-finals-for-the-first-time/ |publisher=The Inner Sanctum |access-date=22 September 2023 |date=14 August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=A-League Men champs Western United bundled out of Australia Cup |url=https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/football/2022/08/14/western-united-australia-cup-sydney-united/ |website=The New Daily |access-date=22 September 2023 |date=14 August 2022}}</ref> The match also was their fifth that went to extra time, winning three out of the five they played; it is the joint-third most times of any team in the competition and more than any other member federation club.<ref name="ref2c">{{cite web |title=Australia Cup Quarter Final Preview: Peninsula Power vs Sydney United 58 |url=https://www.myfootball.com.au/news/australia-cup-quarter-final-preview-peninsula-power-vs-sydney-united-58 |publisher=Football Australia |access-date=24 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321021209/https://www.myfootball.com.au/news/australia-cup-quarter-final-preview-peninsula-power-vs-sydney-united-58 |archive-date=21 March 2023 |date=28 August 2022}}</ref>

The semi-finals schedule was confirmed on 9 September 2022 with Sydney United drawn to play Brisbane Roar.<ref>{{cite web |title=Australia Cup 2022 Semi Finals match schedule confirmed |url=https://www.australiacup.com.au/news/australia-cup-2022-semi-finals-match-schedule-confirmed |publisher=Australia Cup |access-date=24 September 2023 |language=en |date=1 September 2022}}</ref> Both sides competed at this stage for the first time in their history with a victory meaning either side could go against [[Oakleigh Cannons FC|Oakleigh Cannons]] or [[Macarthur FC]];<ref name="ref2e"/> it was the first time two state league teams were competing in the semi-finals of the cup.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lynch |first1=Joey |title=Melbourne minnow Oakleigh Cannons stun Sydney FC in Australia Cup |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/melbourne-minnow-oakleigh-cannons-stun-sydney-fc-in-australia-cup-20220831-p5bef0.html |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |access-date=25 September 2023 |language=en |date=31 August 2022}}</ref> Brisbane Roar, in particular, were participating in their eighth cup campaign and is the seventh of the inaugural eight A-League members to reach the semi-final of the cup.<ref name="ref2e"/><ref>{{cite web |title=Club in Focus: Brisbane Roar |url=https://www.australiacup.com.au/news/club-focus-brisbane-roar |publisher=Australia Cup |access-date=24 September 2023 |language=en |date=25 July 2022}}</ref> In their previous round, Brisbane Roar defeated Adelaide United, who were three time cup winners, in a 2–1 victory with [[Marquee player (A-League Men)|marquee forward]] [[Charlie Austin]] scoring his first goal for the Roar.<ref>{{cite web |title=Adelaide United v Brisbane Roar |url=https://www.australiacup.com.au/match/adelaide-united-v-brisbane-roar-australia-cup-01-09-2022/2325518 |publisher=Australia Cup |access-date=24 September 2023 |language=en |date=18 August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Roar march on to club’sclub's first ever Australia Cup Semi FinalFinal |url=https://brisbaneroar.com.au/news/roar-march-on-to-clubs-first-ever-australia-cup-semi-final%EF%BF%BC |publisher=Brisbane Roar |access-date=24 September 2023 |date=31 August 2022}}</ref> Austin was highlighted to be a key man for Brisbane by [[Danijel Nizic]] in a podcast interview.<ref>{{cite web |title="We back ourselves." - Nizic |url=https://www.australiacup.com.au/news/were-pretty-confident-go-against-anyone-nizic |publisher=Australia Cup |access-date=24 September 2023 |language=en |date=9 September 2022}}</ref> The referee for the match was Adam Kersey. The assistant referees were Brad Wright and Adam Powers, with Kurt Ams named as the fourth official.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sydney United vs. Brisbane Roar – 11 September 2022 |url=https://au.soccerway.com/matches/2022/08/28/australia/ffa-cup/peninsula-power/sydney-united/3931515/ |website=Soccerway |access-date=14 September 2023 |date=11 September 2022}}</ref> The match kicked off on 11 September 2022 in front a crowd of 3,177 at Sydney United Sports Centre. The match went into extra time after the score tied 2–2 in regular time, [[Glen Trifiro]] would score the winner for Sydney United in the 105th minute of the first half to clinch a 3–2 victory over Brisbane Roar.<ref>{{cite web |title=Brisbane Roar defeated in the Australia Cup Semi-Final |url=https://brisbaneroar.com.au/news/brisbane-roar-defeated-in-the-australia-cup-semi-final |publisher=Brisbane Roar |access-date=23 September 2023 |date=12 September 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Sydney United 58 FC v Brisbane Roar |url=https://www.australiacup.com.au/match/sydney-united-58-fc-v-brisbane-roar-australia-cup-12-09-2022/2328776 |publisher=Australia Cup |access-date=23 September 2023 |language=en |date=1 September 2022}}</ref> As a result of the win, Sydney United became the first non-A-League side to reach the final of the Australia Cup.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Larkin |first1=Steve |title=Sydney United 58 become first NPL club to make Australia Cup final |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/sydney-united-58-become-first-npl-club-to-make-australia-cup-final-20220911-p5bh7i.html |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |access-date=25 September 2023 |language=en |date=11 September 2022}}</ref> Having eliminated Western United and Brisbane Roar, they became the second federation side to knock out two A-League sides after [[APIA Leichhardt FC|APIA Leichhardt]] who defeated [[Western Sydney Wanderers FC|Western Sydney Wanderers]] in [[2021 FFA Cup|2021]] and [[Melbourne Victory FC|Melbourne Victory]] in [[2018 FFA Cup|2018]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Opta Stats: Semi Finals by the numbers |url=https://www.australiacup.com.au/news/opta-stats-semi-finals-numbers |publisher=Australia Cup |access-date=25 September 2023 |language=en |date=16 September 2022}}</ref>

The match was dubbed "Old soccer" vs "New football" due to Sydney United's history in the defunct [[National Soccer League]] (NSL) who were going against Macarthur FC of the supposedly newly-established A-League.<ref name="ref2i"/><ref name="ref2h"/> The event also attracted figures from other sports and events, [[National Rugby League|NRL]] coach [[Wayne Bennett (rugby league)|Wayne Bennett]] gave United head coach Miro Vlastelica a phone call, wishing him luck for the match.<ref>{{cite web |title='Nearly smashed my car' - Wayne Bennett's surprise call for Sydney United coach ahead of Australia Cup final |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/au/football/news/australia-cup-final-sydney-united-wayne-bennett-miro-vlastelica/ayspnxoqrf0m7jcp9oky2rkm |website=Sporting News |access-date=25 September 2023 |language=en-gb |date=30 September 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Clarke |first1=George |title=Old meets new in Australia Cup final |url=https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7924833/old-meets-new-in-australia-cup-final/ |website=The Canberra Times |access-date=25 September 2023 |language=en-AU |date=30 September 2022}}</ref> Additionally, [[Canberra Croatia FC|Canberra Croatia]] also suffered from reduced attendance due to their Croatian fans going to the final to support Sydney United despite the Canberra side playing in the [[National Premier Leagues Capital Football|grand final of NPL ACT]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Cootes |first1=Isobel |title=Croatia looking to change the tide in their 31st grand final appearance |url=https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7925047/croatia-looking-to-change-the-tide-in-their-31st-grand-final-appearance/ |website=The Canberra Times |access-date=25 September 2023 |language=en-AU |date=30 September 2022}}</ref> The referee of the match was Daniel Elder, who was the fourth official of two previous A-League grand finals in [[2021 A-League Grand Final|2021]] and [[2022 A-League Men Grand Final|2022]].<ref>{{cite web |title=SA's Daniel Elder appointed to Australia Cup Final {{!}} Football SA |url=https://www.footballsa.com.au/news/sas-daniel-elder-appointed-australia-cup-final |publisher=Football SA |access-date=25 September 2023 |language=en |date=29 September 2022}}</ref> The assistant referees were Andrej Giev and Andrew Meimarakis, with Kurt Ams and Brad Wright selected as the fourth and fifth Officialofficial respectively.<ref name="ref2g"/> The match kicked off on 1 October 2022 in front of 16,461 spectators at Commbank Stadium where the final score ended in a 2–0 defeat for Sydney United after two penalties scored by Macarthur FC.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bulls clinch Australia Cup to create history |url=https://macarthurfc.com.au/news/bulls-clinch-australia-cup-to-create-history |publisher=Macarthur FC |access-date=25 September 2023 |date=1 October 2022}}</ref> As a result, Macarthur FC received their first title in their history with newly-appointed head coach, [[Dwight Yorke]], receivingwho achieved his first trophy in his fifth competitive game in charge.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lynch |first1=Joey |title=Macarthur FC's quality and squad depth makes the difference in Australia Cup final |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37632430/macarthur-fc-quality-helps-win-first-australia-cup |website=ESPN |access-date=25 September 2023 |language=en |date=1 October 2022}}</ref> The Bulls also dedicated the title to [[Captain (association football)|captain]] [[Ulises Dávila]] who was grieving the loss of his wife, Lily; Dávila also changed his jersey surname to Lily's.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rugari |first1=Vince |title=Macarthur FC dedicate Australia Cup trophy to grieving captain Davila |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/bulls-on-parade-macarthur-ends-sydney-united-s-giant-killing-run-to-win-first-trophy-20221001-p5bmhl.html |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |access-date=25 September 2023 |language=en |date=1 October 2022}}</ref> Despite the loss, Sydney United had a strong backing with thousands of fans waving Croatian flags in the stands as a nod to the club's heritage.<ref name="ref2j">{{cite web |last1=Smale |first1=Simon |title=Macarthur FC wins Australia Cup to end Sydney United 58 fairy tale |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-01/macarthur-fc-beats-sydney-united-58-in-australia-cup-final/101485694 |website=ABC News |access-date=25 September 2023 |language=en-AU |date=1 October 2022}}</ref> It would have also been the first time an NSL club had qualified for an Asian international competition if the match was won; the [[AFC Cup]] place was awarded to Macarthur.<ref name="ref2i"/><ref name="ref2j"/>

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NSW.<ref name="refg">{{cite web |last1=Smale |first1=Simon |last2=Tatham |first2=Harriet |title=FAFootball issuesAustralia lifeStatement ban to- Australia Cup finalFinal spectator filmed performing 'fascist salute'2022 |url=https://www.abcfootballaustralia.netcom.au/news/2022-10-05/football-australia-fan-banned-afterstatement-australia-cup-gesture/1015035822022-final |websitepublisher=ABCFootball NewsAustralia |access-date=23 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002033102/https://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news/football-australia-statement-australia-cup-2022-final |archive-date=2 October 2022 |language=en-AU |date=51 October 2022}}</ref> OnIt 7also Octoberstated 2022,that the FA issuedwill ahold lifediscussions banwith forSydney aUnited secondabout Sydneythe Unitedbehaviour supporterof certain fans, effectivewhich immediatelycould lead to both individual and club sanctions.<ref name="refg"/><ref>{{cite web |title=Football fans condemned for Nazi salutes, 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charges.<ref name="refi">{{cite web |last1title=RugariFans |first1=Vinceof |title=‘ShockedSydney andUnited concerned’:58 Footballcondemned Australia hitsfor Nazi-saluting fan with lifetime bansalutes |url=https://www.smhbbc.com.au/sport/soccerfootball/shocked-and-concerned-football-australia-hits-nazi-saluting-fan-with-lifetime-ban-20221005-p5bnbm.html63114667 |website=TheBBC Sydney Morning HeraldSport |access-date=23 September 2023 |language=en |date=53 October 2022}}</ref> The FASydney alsoMorning investigatedHerald inclaimed anotherthat casenumerous relatingsources tostated aFootball fan-basedAustralia racistapproached behaviourSydney whereUnited onewith memberconcerns ofbefore the crowdmatch wasabout imitatingseveral aof monkeythe tobanners Alregularly Hassandisplayed Toure,by whotheir is of African descentfans, whichincluding wasone marredred byflag performingwith Nazia saluteswhite andcircle chantingcontaining the "Zaletters dom spremni" during the matchEP".<ref>{{cite web 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On 4 November 2022, the FA sanctioned Sydney United under the National Code of Conduct and Ethics for incidents that occurred at the cup final.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sydney United 58 FC sanctioned for Australia Cup Final fan behaviour |url=https://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news/sydney-united-58-fc-sanctioned-australia-cup-final-fan-behaviour |publisher=Football Australia |access-date=23 September 2023 |language=en |date=4 November 2022}}</ref> After considering the club’s response to the Show Cause Notice, Sydney United was issued with a $15,000 fine.<ref>{{cite web |title=Aussie club cops massive punishment after ’deplorable’'deplorable' fan actions |url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/ffa-cup/sydney-utds-fate-revealed-over-offensive-fan-behaviour-in-australia-cup-final/news-story/0cbe12796f6366f92078a395792d226c |website=Fox Sports |access-date=23 September 2023 |language=en |date=4 November 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Sydney United 58 fined for fans' Nazi salutes |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/63510122 |website=BBC Sport |date=4 November 2022}}</ref> Additionally, Sydney United has also been issued with several suspended sanctions including further fines, significant point deductions in the [[National Premier Leagues NSW|NPL NSW competition]] (up to 40 points deducted per sanction) and a suspended participation ban from the Australia Cup in [[2023 Australia Cup|2023]], [[2024 Australia Cup|2024]] and [[2025 Australia Cup|2025]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Sydney United fined, could face future bans for 'deeply offensive' fan behaviour |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-04/sydney-united-fined-for-deeply-offensive-fan-behaviour-fa/101618818 |website=ABC News |access-date=23 September 2023 |language=en-AU |date=4 November 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Club punished for 'deeply offensive' salutes |url=https://wwos.nine.com.au/football/news-2022-football-australia-sanctions-sydney-united-58-fc-for-crowd-behaviour-at-australia-cup-final/e9506ac7-3c85-4e35-89d1-c57b77bc4fd4 |website=Nine News |access-date=23 September 2023 |language=en |date=4 November 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Sydney United sanctioned by Football Australia for ‘deeply'deeply offensive’offensive' fan behaviour |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/nov/04/sydney-united-sanctioned-by-football-australia-for-deeply-offensive-fan-behaviour |website=The Guardian |publisher=Australian Associated Press |access-date=23 September 2023 |date=4 November 2022}}</ref> These suspended sanctions will be triggered if Sydney United failed to comply with specific requirements given by the FA over the following three years.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sydney United 58 FC sanctioned over Australia Cup fan behaviour 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In February 2023, Football Australia released another statement about an incident of racism after a complaint by an [[APIA Leichhardt FC|APIA Leichhardt]] player, who is of [[Aboriginal Australians|Aboriginal descent]], outlining derogatory abuse in a league match against Sydney United.<ref name="refj">{{cite web |last1=Ritchie |first1=Dean |title=Football NSW investigating racist, homophobic slurs against APIA Leichhardt |url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/football/football-nsw-investigating-racist-homophobic-slurs-against-apia-leichhardt/news-story/429a2da08b9a3cae8dd52fd1bcc260ca?amp&nk=7d0e9b4745f158420a7c804e7f3a8052-1695508392 |website=The Daily Telegraph |publisher=News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom |access-date=24 September 2023 |archive-url=https://archive.mdtoday/AiGvl20230923223302/https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/football/football-nsw-investigating-racist-homophobic-slurs-against-apia-leichhardt/news-story/429a2da08b9a3cae8dd52fd1bcc260ca?amp&nk=7d0e9b4745f158420a7c804e7f3a8052-1695508392 |archive-date=23 September 2023 |date=23 February 2023}}</ref> A letter sent to [[Football NSW]] cited the racial and homophobic slurs reverberated at him during a match, his teammate [[Yianni Nicolaou]] also faced racial abuse from the United fans.<ref name="refj"/> The said player alongside captain [[Adrian Ucchino]] also notified match officials in the 70th minute of the match about the abuse he received.<ref name="refj"/><ref>{{cite web |title=Probe launched into ugly racist, homophobic football slurs |url=https://www.codesports.com.au/football/football-nsw-investigating-racist-homophobic-slurs-against-apia-leichhardt/news-story/429a2da08b9a3cae8dd52fd1bcc260ca |website=Code Sports |access-date=24 September 2023 |archive-url=https://archive.mdtoday/uRWMO20230923222055/https://www.codesports.com.au/football/football-nsw-investigating-racist-homophobic-slurs-against-apia-leichhardt/news-story/429a2da08b9a3cae8dd52fd1bcc260ca |archive-date=23 September 2023 |language=en |date=23 February 2023}}</ref> On 23 February 2023, Football Australia confirmed an investigation underwent and will monitor the investigative process and outcome to consider any implications on existing sanctions against Sydney United.<ref>{{cite web |title=Football Australia responds to allegation of racial abuse during NSW NPL Men’sMen's Match |url=https://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news/football-australia-responds-allegation-racial-abuse-during-nsw-npl-mens-match |publisher=Football Australia |access-date=24 September 2023 |language=en |date=23 February 2023}}</ref> On 27 April 2023, Football NSW announced the conclusion of the investigation and states that Sydney United would be imposed of a $5,000 fine (payable within 30 days), a three point deduction in the league and one league match played behind closed doors. Sydney United was charged with four offences related to alleged racial and/or homophobic abuse by its supporters.<ref>{{cite web |title=Football NSW announces outcome of investigation into allegations of racial and homophobic abuse during NPL NSW Men's match |url=https://footballnsw.com.au/2023/04/27/football-nsw-announces-outcome-of-investigation-into-allegations-of-racial-and-homophobic-abuse-during-npl-nsw-mens-match/#:~:text=SU58%20FC%20was%20charged%20with,one%20of%20the%20Match%20Officials. |publisher=Football NSW |access-date=24 September 2023 |language=en-AU |date=26 April 2023}}</ref>

On 5 March 2023, three individuals who attended the Australia Cup final became the first to face charges under a newly implemented law in NSW that prohibits the display of Nazi symbols.<ref>{{cite web |title=Racist fan behaviour in past won’twon't exclude Sydney United 58 from new competition, say Football Australia |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/mar/07/racist-fan-behaviour-in-past-wont-exclude-club-from-new-competition-say-football-australia |website=The Guardian |publisher=Australian Associated Press |access-date=24 September 2023 |date=7 March 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Zemek |first1=Steve |title=Football fans charged over alleged Nazi salute |url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/a-league/football-fans-charged-over-alleged-nazi-salute/news-story/e1b504a624b37f39ed1bb3ba55d1eadb |website=news.com.au |access-date=24 September 2023 |date=5 March 2023}}</ref> It reported to be one of the first uses of theThe new law, which passed [[Parliament of New South Wales|NSW parliament]] in August 2022 and, was introduced to address rising far-right extremism and antisemitism.<ref name="refk">{{cite web |last1=Rugari |first1=Vince |title=Three Sydney United 58 fans charged under new Nazi symbol law |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/three-sydney-united-58-fans-charged-under-new-nazi-symbol-law-20230305-p5cpk9.html |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |access-date=24 September 2023 |language=en |date=5 March 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=NSW becomes second state to ban Nazi flag and symbols |url=https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/aug/11/nsw-becomes-second-state-to-ban-nazi-flag-and-symbols |website=The Guardian |publisher=Australian Associated Press |access-date=24 September 2023 |date=11 August 2022}}</ref> The individuals were identified as Dominik Sieben, aged 24 from [[Beverley Park, New South Wales|Beverley Park]], Marijan Lisica, aged 44 from [[Doonside, New South Wales|Doonside]], and Nikola Marko Gasparovic, aged 45 from [[Wetherill Park, New South Wales|Wetherill Park]].<ref name="refk"/> They were each issued a court attendance notice for knowingly displaying a Nazi symbol in public without excuse. On 19 April 2023, all three men wereentered excused from appearing in Parramatta Local Court. Lisica and Gasparovic's solicitor, Enis Erdem, entereda [[not guilty pleasplea]] onand theirwere behalf.excused Sieben'sfrom barristerappearing sent a letter to thein court, and not guilty pleas were also entered for him.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Vella |first1=Joanne |title=Nikola Marko Gasparovic, Dominik Sieben, Marijan Lisica charged over allegedly giving Nazi salutes |url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/parramatta/nikola-marko-gasparovic-dominik-sieben-marijan-lisica-charged-over-allegedly-displaying-nazi-symbols/news-story/3d92f7d0534037000e80d44bb238f7d2?amp&nk=a92efb68e600a21e5cc4d2f1353e1714-1695507456 |website=The Daily Telegraph |publisher=Parramatta Advertiser |access-date=24 September 2023 |archive-url=https://archive.mdtoday/uAZby20230923221727/https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/parramatta/nikola-marko-gasparovic-dominik-sieben-marijan-lisica-charged-over-allegedly-displaying-nazi-symbols/news-story/3d92f7d0534037000e80d44bb238f7d2?amp&nk=a92efb68e600a21e5cc4d2f1353e1714-1695507456 |archive-date=23 September 2023 |date=19 April 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Bolza |first1=Miklos |title=Men plead not guilty over alleged soccer Nazi salutes |url=https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8164157/men-plead-not-guilty-over-alleged-soccer-nazi-salutes/ |website=The Canberra Times |access-date=24 September 2023 |language=en-AU |date=19 April 2023}}</ref> The cases for all three individuals were adjourned to 7 June 2023 where the three men were again excused from appearing and their lawyer Vanessa Hartley represented them. Another hearing was set to be on 5 March 2024.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bolza |first1=Miklos |title=Legal stoush locked in over alleged Nazi soccer salutes |url=https://www.9news.com.au/national/men-charged-alleged-nazi-salutes-soccer-match-sydney/d18915c1-247b-4918-9b2e-8740ba2d3c91 |website=Nine News |access-date=24 September 2023 |date=7 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Hearing set for men charged over allegedly giving Nazi salutes at Parramatta soccer match |url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/parramatta/hearing-set-for-men-charged-over-allegedly-giving-nazi-salutes-at-parramatta-soccer-match/news-story/f8f26e3f15d7e02d974091bb37398657?amp&nk=a4b579db0d0380144959c5a72d31b6b9-1695522473 |website=The Daily Telegraph |access-date=24 September 2023 |date=13 June 2023}}</ref> A final decision was made on 28 May,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sibthorpe |first1=Clare |title='It had nothing to do with Nazis': Man denies making salute at Sydney soccer match |url=https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/it-had-nothing-to-do-with-nazis-man-denies-making-salute-at-sydney-soccer-match-20240408-p5fi4g.html |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |access-date=29 April 2024 |language=en |date=8 April 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Bolza |first1=Miklos |title=Soccer fans 'mimicked Hitler' at final, court told |url=https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8585186/soccer-fans-mimicked-hitler-at-final-court-told/ |website=The Canberra Times |access-date=29 April 2024 |language=en-AU |date=9 April 2024}}</ref> and all three men were found guilty and fined AU$500 on one count of publicly displaying a Nazi symbol without reasonable excuse. Sieben and Gasparovic received lifetime bans from attending football games while Sieben, who lodged a [[notice of appeal]], was given a one-year ban.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bolza |first1=Miklos |title=‘Represent hatred, abject racism’: Magistrate blasts men over soccer match Nazi salutes |url=https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/represent-hatred-abject-racism-magistrate-blasts-men-over-soccer-match-nazi-salutes-20240607-p5jk4j.html |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |access-date=24 June 2024 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240607051527/https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/represent-hatred-abject-racism-magistrate-blasts-men-over-soccer-match-nazi-salutes-20240607-p5jk4j.html |archive-date=7 June 2024 |language=en |date=7 June 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Court condemns soccer fans’ Nazi salutes at 2022 Australia Cup final |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/article/2024/jun/07/australia-cup-final-2022-nazi-salutes |website=The Guardian |publisher=ParramattaAustralian AdvertiserAssociated Press |access-date=24 SeptemberJune 20232024 |language=en |date=137 June 20232024}}</ref>

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== Squad ==

Sydney United's coach for the 2022 season is Miro Vlastelica, who returned to United in May 2022 following the departure of the previous coach, Joe Haywood.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sydney United 58 appoint Miro Vlastelica as new Head Coach |url=https://mens.nplnsw.com.au/2022/05/05/sydney-united-58-appoint-miro-vlastelica-as-new-head-coach/ |website=NPL NSW Men's |publisher=Football NSW |access-date=11 September 2023 |language=en-AU |date=5 May 2022}}</ref> Vlastelica was first appointed in May 2018,<ref>{{cite web |title=Miro Vlastelica appointed Sydney United 58 head coach |url=https://mens.nplnsw.com.au/2018/05/28/miro-vlastelica-appointed-sydney-united-58-head-coach/ |website=NPL NSW Men's |publisher=Football NSW |access-date=11 September 2023 |language=en-AU |date=28 May 2018}}</ref> and resigned in September 2019 due tofor personal reasons.<ref>{{cite web |title=Miro Vlastelica steps down as Sydney United 58 coach |url=https://mens.nplnsw.com.au/2019/09/13/miro-vlastelica-steps-down-as-sydney-united-58-coach/ |website=NPL NSW Men's |publisher=Football NSW |access-date=11 September 2023 |language=en-AU |date=13 September 2019}}</ref> Following the cup campaign, he led Sydney United for another season, before being succeeded by [[Zeljko Kalac]] in November 2023 after he took a coaching role within the club.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stavroulakis |first1=Mark |title=Zeljko Kalac appointed Sydney United 58 Head Coach |url=https://mens.nplnsw.com.au/2023/11/16/zeljko-kalac-appointed-sydney-united-58-head-coach/ |website=NPL NSW Men's |publisher=Football NSW |access-date=25 January 2024 |language=en-AU |date=15 November 2023}}</ref>

===First teamStatistics ===

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