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'''Sydney United 58 Football Club''' is an Australian semi-professional [[association football]] club, founded in 1958.
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]]. Sydney 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]].
== Route to Australia Cup ==
[[File:Sydney United 58 2016.jpg|thumb|240px|right|Sydney United 58 in 2016]]
[[Sydney United 58 FC|Sydney United]] played their seventh cup campaign since its inauguration in [[2014 FFA Cup|2014]]. In the [[2021 FFA Cup|previous edition]], Sydney United was knocked out in the [[2021 FFA Cup preliminary rounds|preliminary stage of the competition]]. The club has been knocked out four times in the Round of 16 and once in both the Round of 32 and the preliminary stage of the competition.<ref name="ref1">{{cite web |last1=Pombart |first1=Tom |title=Club in Focus: Sydney United 58 |url=https://www.australiacup.com.au/news/club-focus-sydney-united |website=Australia Cup |access-date=11 September 2023 |language=en |date=1 August 2022}}</ref> Before the establishment of the [[A-League]], Sydney United played in two cup finals in [[1987 NSL Cup final|1987]] and [[1992–93 NSL Cup|1993]] of the [[NSL Cup]], winning the first during the [[National Soccer League|NSL]] era.<ref>{{cite web |title=NSL Honours Board |url=https://www.footballaustralia.com.au/nsl-honours-board |publisher=Football Australia |access-date=11 September 2023 |language=en |date=27 April 2021}}</ref> Prior to the commencement of the [[2022 Australia Cup]], Sydney United finished the [[2022 Football NSW season|2022 National Premier League NSW season]] in 8th. They won twice and drew once out of their last five games with a 3–1 win over [[APIA Leichhardt FC|APIA Leichhardt]] on the last matchday.<ref name="ref1"/> The club’s highest goalscorer was [[Chris Payne (soccer)|Chris Payne]] with 9 goals during the league season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Stat Leaderboards - 2022 Regular Season |url=https://competitions.footballnsw.com.au/stats-leaderboards-rs-2022/ |publisher=Football NSW |access-date=11 September 2023}}</ref>
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The Round of 32 tie against Monaro Panthers would be Sydney United's seventh time in competing this stage.<ref name="ref2a">{{cite web |title=Preview: Australia Cup Round of 32 Matchday Four |url=https://www.australiacup.com.au/news/preview-australia-cup-round-32-matchday-four |publisher=Australia Cup |access-date=24 September 2023 |language=en |date=2 August 2022}}</ref> It also marked the first meeting against Monaro who was participating in their first Australia Cup campaign,<ref>{{cite web |title=Club in Focus: Monaro Panthers |url=https://www.australiacup.com.au/news/club-focus-monaro-panthers |publisher=Australia Cup |access-date=24 September 2023 |language=en |date=2 August 2022}}</ref> having recently won the [[Capital Football Federation Cup]] and Charity Shield that same year.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Dinjaski |first1=Melanie |title='Nothing is impossible': Monaro 'underdogs' dream big for Cup |url=https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7843954/nothing-is-impossible-monaro-underdogs-dream-big-for-cup/ |website=The Canberra Times |access-date=24 September 2023 |language=en-AU |date=2 August 2022}}</ref> Sydney United have won four of their last five Round of 32 matches, the last defeat being a 6–2 result to Blacktown City in 2016.<ref name="ref2a"/> The [[referee]] for the match was Jonathan Barreiro. The [[Assistant referee (association football)|assistant referees]] were Andrej Giev and Matthew McOrist, with Ben Abraham named as the fourth official.<ref>{{cite web |title=Australia Cup Round of 32 Match Officials announced |url=https://www.australiacup.com.au/news/australia-cup-round-32-match-officials-announced |website=Australia Cup |publisher=Football Australia Media |access-date=11 September 2023 |language=en |date=18 July 2022}}</ref> The match was played on 3 August 2022 at [[Sydney United Sports Centre]] where Sydney United defeated Monaro 3–0 with goals from [[Patrick Antelmi]], [[Chris Payne (soccer)|Chris Payne]] and [[Kyle Cimenti]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Sydney United 58 FC v Monaro Panthers |url=https://www.australiacup.com.au/match/sydney-united-58-fc-v-monaro-panthers-australia-cup-04-08-2022/2305020 |publisher=Australia Cup |access-date=24 September 2023 |language=en |date=29 June 2022}}</ref> As a result, United progressed to the Round of 16 for the fifth time in their history.<ref name="ref2b">{{cite web |title=Australia Cup Round of 16 Matchday Two Preview |url=https://www.australiacup.com.au/news/australia-cup-round-16-matchday-two-preview |publisher=Australia Cup |access-date=24 September 2023 |language=en |date=12 August 2022}}</ref> Patrick Antelmi, the scorer for United's opening goal, brought his goalscoring tally to a total of nine goals, becoming one of all-time top scoring [[National Premier Leagues|NPL]] players in the Australia Cup.<ref name="ref2b"/> Chris Payne's impact of one goal and two assists during the match was the joint-most goal involvements by any player in the round.<ref name="ref2b"/>
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
The schedule for the quarter-finals was announced on 19 August 2022 with Sydney United facing [[Peninsula Power FC|Peninsula Power]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Australia Cup 2022 Quarter-Finals Match Schedule Confirmed |url=https://www.australiacup.com.au/news/australia-cup-2022-quarter-finals-match-schedule-confirmed |publisher=Australia Cup |access-date=22 September 2023 |language=en |date=19 August 2022}}</ref> Peninsula Power was participating in their third Australia Cup campaign, having only reached the Round of 32 in their previous two appearances.<ref>{{cite web |title=Club in Focus: Peninsula Power |url=https://www.australiacup.com.au/news/club-focus-peninsula-power-0 |website=Australia Cup |access-date=13 September 2023 |language=en |date=1 August 2022}}</ref> Former head coach, Aaron Philp, of Peninsula Power, most notably accomplished all three qualifications towards the Australia Cup before stepping down to assistant coach after being succeeded by Rick Coghlan as head coach.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Crockford |first1=Nick |title=Rick aims to Power-up to "another level" |url=https://www.moretondaily.com.au/news/rick-aims-to-power-to-another-level |website=Moreton Daily |access-date=22 September 2023 |language=en |date=9 June 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Crockford |first1=Nick |title=Power's national setback - but Aaron returns |url=https://www.moretondaily.com.au/news/power-setback-and-coaching-boost |website=Moreton Daily |access-date=22 September 2023 |language=en |date=12 May 2023}}</ref> Like Sydney United, Peninsula Power would play in the quarter-finals for the first time in their history.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Crockford |first1=Nick |title=Power-ing up for historic day |url=https://www.moretondaily.com.au/news/power-ing-up-for-historic-day |website=Moreton Daily |access-date=23 September 2023 |language=en |date=24 August 2022}}</ref> Additionally, they are the fourth Queensland team to play at this stage of the Australia Cup.<ref name="ref2c"/> The referee for the match was [[Chris Beath]]. The assistant referees were Anton Schetinin and Ashley Beecham, with Ben Abraham named as the fourth official.<ref>{{cite web |title=Peninsula Power vs. Sydney United – 28 August 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=28 August 2022}}</ref> The match kicked off on 28 August 2022 at [[A.J. Kelly Park]] where Sydney United won 1–0 against the Power after an early goal from Yianni Fragogiannis sealed the win for his side.<ref>{{cite web |title=Peninsula Power FC v Sydney United 58 FC |url=https://www.australiacup.com.au/match/peninsula-power-fc-v-sydney-united-58-fc-australia-cup-29-08-2022/2325517 |publisher=Australia Cup |access-date=23 September 2023 |language=en |date=18 August 2022}}</ref> Sydney United was noted for their reduced attacking threat due the absence of Patrick Antelmi who was out with injury, leading applaudment for United's defensive display during the match.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lynch |first1=Joey |title=Sydney United reach Australia Cup semis |url=https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7879046/sydney-united-reach-australia-cup-semis/ |website=The Canberra Times |access-date=24 September 2023 |language=en-AU |date=28 August 2022}}</ref> Despite this, Sydney United became the first club outside of the A-League to reach the semi-finals of the Cup since the draw was made fully open in 2021.<ref name="ref2d">{{cite web |last1=Lynch |first1=Joey |title=Sydney United advances to Australia Cup semi-final |url=https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/2022/08/28/sydney-united-australia-cup-semis/ |website=The New Daily |access-date=24 September 2023 |date=28 August 2022}}</ref> It was also the first time that United has reached this stage of the competition.<ref name="ref2d"/><ref>{{cite web |title=Sydney United reach Australia Cup semis |url=https://keepup.com.au/news/sydney-united-reach-australia-cup-semis/ |website=keepup.com |access-date=24 September 2023 |language=en-AU |date=28 August 2022}}</ref> Additionally, it was the third time Sydney United have defeated a Queensland team out of the three meetings they have encountered.<ref name="ref2e">{{cite web |title=Australia Cup Semi Final Preview: Sydney United 58 v Brisbane Roar |url=https://www.australiacup.com.au/news/australia-cup-semi-final-preview-sydney-united-58-v-brisbane-roar |publisher=Australia Cup |access-date=24 September 2023 |language=en |date=9 September 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
=== Final v Macarthur FC ===
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Sydney United contested against Macarthur FC in the Australia Cup final, following Macarthur's 5–2 win against Oakleigh Cannons on 14 September 2022.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bulls put five past Oakleigh to reach Australia Cup final |url=https://macarthurfc.com.au/news/bulls-put-five-past-oakleigh-to-reach-australia-cup-final |publisher=[[Macarthur FC]] |access-date=25 September 2023 |date=14 September 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=WATCH: Free-scoring Macarthur FC march into Australia Cup Final 2022 |url=https://www.australiacup.com.au/news/free-scoring-macarthur-march-australia-cup-2022-final |publisher=Australia Cup |access-date=25 September 2023 |language=en |date=14 September 2022}}</ref> Both sides competed in the final for the first time in their history.<ref name="refprev">{{cite web |title=Australia Cup Final 2022 Preview: Sydney United 58 v Macarthur FC {{!}} Australia Cup |url=https://www.australiacup.com.au/news/preview-sydney-united-58-v-macarthur-fc |publisher=Australia Cup |access-date=25 September 2023 |language=en |date=30 September 2022}}</ref> Sydney United became the first [[National Premier Leagues]] (NPL) club to play in a cup final whilst Macarthur became the seventh A-League team to compete in the cup final.<ref name="refprev"/> The venue was confirmed on 16 September 2022 to be set at [[Western Sydney Stadium|Commbank Stadium]] in [[Parramatta]], [[Greater Western Sydney|Western Sydney]] with over 10,000 tickets sold by 28 September 2022.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Farrar |first1=Daniel |title=CommBank Stadium To Host Historic Australia Cup 2022 Final |url=https://commbankstadium.com.au/commbank-stadium-to-host-historic-australia-cup-2022-final/ |publisher=CommBank Stadium |access-date=25 September 2023 |language=en-AU |date=15 September 2022}}</ref><ref name="ref2g">{{cite web |title=Daniel Elder to referee Australia Cup 2022 Final |url=https://www.australiacup.com.au/news/daniel-elder-referee-australia-cup-2022-final#:~:text=Hailing%20from%20Adelaide%20(SA)%2C,58%20FC%20and%20Macarthur%20FC. |publisher=Australia Cup |access-date=25 September 2023 |language=en |date=28 September 2022}}</ref> Notable key players' were highlighted on both sides. For Macarthur, [[Al Hassan Toure]] was the highest goalscorer of the Australia Cup with four goals to his name and Daniel Arzani led the competition in chances created with 15 which was more than Sydney United's Chris Payne who tallied 7.<ref name="refprev"/><ref>{{cite web |title=2022 Australia Cup Final Preview |url=https://10play.com.au/australia-cup/articles/2022-australia-cup-final-preview/tpa220928zenqb |publisher=10 Play |access-date=25 September 2023 |language=en-AU |date=28 September 2022}}</ref> Due to this, Macarthur was the most prolific team with 17 goals throughout the campaign, only Sydney FC scored more with 20 goals in the [[2017 FFA Cup|2017 edition]].<ref name="refprev"/> In contrast, Sydney United's Danijel Nizic and [[Yianni Perkatis]] were highlighted as key men in United's defence, having only conceded 3 goals during the campaign – the best performance by any team in the tournament.<ref name="refprev"/><ref>{{cite web |last1=Filosi |first1=Gianluca |title=Three players to watch: Sydney United 58 FC {{!}} Australia Cup |url=https://www.australiacup.com.au/news/three-players-watch-sydney-united-58-fc |publisher=Australia Cup |access-date=25 September 2023 |language=en |date=27 September 2022}}</ref> Former youth and senior players of Sydney United represented Macarthur in the final, [[Tomislav Uskok]], [[Nicholas Suman]] and [[Ivan Vujica]] competed against their former side.<ref name="ref2i">{{cite web |last1=Lynch |first1=Joey |title=Australia Cup finalists Macarthur and Sydney United close friends and even closer enemies |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/oct/01/australia-cup-finalists-macarthur-and-sydney-united-close-friends-and-even-closer-enemies |website=The Guardian |access-date=25 September 2023 |date=30 September 2022}}</ref> Vujica's parents, who were Croatian immigrants, both supported and worked at the club; his father, Marinko, was a board member of Sydney United and his mother, Ivanka, worked in the canteen of the home ground.<ref name="ref2h">{{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>
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
== Fans behaviour and controversies ==
=== 2022 Australia Cup final ===
Before the commencement of the Australia Cup final on 1 October 2022, around 3,000 Sydney United supporters marched down [[Victoria Road, Sydney|Parramatta's Victoria Road]] with flares and banners generating a fiery atmosphere from kick-off.<ref>{{cite web |title=Yorke's Bulls secure first Australia Cup |url=https://www.espn.com.au/football/story/_/id/37632427/dwight-yorke-macarthur-fc-secure-first-australia-cup-win |website=ESPN |access-date=23 September 2023 |language=en |date=1 October 2022}}</ref> A complete attendance of over 16,000 stood for the traditional [[Welcome to Country]] that was performed by Erin Wilkins.<ref name="ref3a">{{cite web |title=Fans slammed for Nazi salutes as crowd behaviour overshadows Australia Cup final |url=https://7news.com.au/sport/soccer/fans-slammed-for-booing-welcome-to-country-flashing-nazi-salutes-during-australia-cup-final-c-8420348 |website=[[Seven News]] |access-date=23 September 2023 |language=en |date=1 October 2022}}</ref><ref name="ref3b">{{cite web |last1=Clarke |first1=George |title=FA investigates cup final 'Hitler salutes' |url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/soccer/fa-condemn-australia-cup-fan-behaviour-c-8418534 |website=The West Australian |access-date=23 September 2023 |language=en |date=1 October 2022}}</ref> Many fans chanted and made noise throughout the acknowledgment, however, sections from the United stands descended to booing whilst Wilkins spoke which continued throughout the national anthem.<ref name="ref3a"/><ref name="ref3b"/> This followed throughout the match as the [[Network 10]] broadcast also captured numerous fans of Sydney United appearing to make [[Nazi salutes]] and bearing flags that relate towards fascist movements and beliefs.<ref name="ref3a"/><ref name="ref3b"/> Fans then continued to sing “[[Za dom spremni]]” (For Homeland - Ready) which was a chant used by the far-right [[Ustaše]] movement in Croatia in the 1930s and 1940s,<ref name="ref3a"/><ref name="ref3b"/> that collaborated with the Nazis during the second world war and participated in [[war crimes]], [[ethnic cleansing]] and [[genocide|acts of genocide]].<ref name="ref3e">{{cite web |last1=Kemp |first1=Emma |title=Football Australia starts disciplinary action against Sydney United 58 over fascist songs and salutes from fans |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/oct/03/football-australia-starts-disciplinary-action-against-sydney-united-58-over-fascist-songs-and-salutes-from-fans |website=The Guardian |access-date=23 September 2023 |date=3 October 2022}}</ref> In particular, one banner unveiled at CommBank Stadium bore a striking resemblance to the [[flag of Nazi Germany]]; largely red, it contained a white circle in the middle, with “EP” - an acronym for the club’s [[Edensor Park, New South Wales|Edensor Park]] home - written in the circle in black typeface.<ref name="ref3a"/><ref name="ref3b"/> Images and videos started circulating through social media of the behaviour which garnered many criticisms from organisations and notable figures including fans labelling the entire spectacle “an embarrassment”.<ref>{{cite web |last1=McKern |first1=James |title=Fans condemned for disgusting behaviour during Australia Cup |url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/fans-condemned-for-disgusting-behaviour-during-australia-cup/news-story/4223ca95234dcdf43023efc6bf0e56af |website=news.com.au |access-date=23 September 2023 |date=2 October 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=McKern |first1=James |title=Calls for lifetime bans have been made over ‘rephensible’ fan behaviour |url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/calls-for-lifetime-bans-have-been-made-over-rephensible-fan-behaviour/news-story/24b3d31f29589cb731b30e684c36bd57 |website=news.com.au |access-date=23 September 2023 |date=2 October 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Daily |first1=The New |title=Fans evicted as ugly crowd behaviour mars Australia Cup final |url=https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/2022/10/02/australia-cup-final-fan-behaviour/ |website=The New Daily |access-date=23 September 2023 |date=1 October 2022}}</ref><ref name="ref3f">{{cite web |last1=Rugari |first1=Vince |title=Football Australia promises ‘strong and swift action’ against Nazi-saluting fans |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/no-place-in-our-game-football-australia-criticises-fans-for-nazi-salutes-20221002-p5bmi0.html |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |access-date=23 September 2023 |language=en |date=2 October 2022}}</ref> A statement from [[Football Australia]] (FA) was released and issued to [[The Sydney Morning Herald]] after the match, claiming that the majority of fans on Saturday night were well-behaved, and that only eight people were evicted.<ref name="ref3c">{{cite web |title=Football Australia Statement - Australia Cup Final 2022 |url=https://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news/football-australia-statement-australia-cup-2022-final |publisher=Football Australia |access-date=23 September 2023 |language=en |date=1 October 2022}}</ref> A NSW Police spokesperson said no arrests were made.<ref name="ref3f"/><ref name="ref3c"/> Despite these claims, Darren Bark, CEO of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, denounced the symbols and salutes at the event, stressing their incompatibility with modern Australian society and their association with the atrocities of World War II.<ref name="ref3a"/><ref name="ref3b"/> Bark also called for strong action, including lifetime attendance bans, against fans involved, and urged Football Australia to work with Sydney United to address the concerning views held by some supporters.<ref name="ref3a"/><ref name="ref3b"/><ref name="ref3d">{{cite web |last1=Lewis |first1=Aimee |title=Jewish organization calls for lifetime bans if fans are found to have made Nazi salutes |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2022/10/02/football/australia-cup-final-football-australia-spt-intl/index.html |website=CNN |access-date=23 September 2023 |language=en |date=2 October 2022}}</ref> Former Sydney United and Australian player Craig Foster also showed support of this on social media and live television.<ref name="ref3a"/><ref>{{cite web |last1=Worthington |first1=Sam |title=Legend's plea to confront game's 'heinous' side |url=https://wwos.nine.com.au/football/news-2022-australia-cup-final-racism-nazi-salutes-sydney-united-58-craig-foster-mark-bosnich/23d6183e-7513-4966-b9ca-e2d621ed705e |website=Nine News |access-date=23 September 2023 |language=en |date=4 October 2022}}</ref> Erin Wilkins was telephoned an apology by the FA chief executive on behalf of the organisation, which insisted the behaviour was restricted to a small section of supporters.<ref name="ref3a"/><ref name="ref3b"/> Both Sydney United and Macarthur FC were contacted for comments on the incident.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Leeming |first1=Lachlan |last2=Nilsson |first2=Anton |title=Premier, Jewish leaders slam Nazi salutes, fascist chants at Sydney United 58 FC v Macarthur FC match |url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/jewish-leaders-slam-nazi-salutes-fascist-chants-at-sydney-united-58-fc-v-macarthur-fc-match/news-story/dad5c490bebacc77abae32cecba6c926?amp&nk=62e280b3f7fce307e6391f26e30a0e35-1695479621 |website=The Daily Telegraph |access-date=23 September 2023 |date=3 October 2022}}</ref>▼
Before the commencement of the Australia Cup final on 1 October 2022, around 3,000 Sydney United supporters marched down [[Victoria Road, Sydney|Parramatta's Victoria Road]] with flares and banners generating a fiery atmosphere from kick-off.<ref>{{cite web |title=Yorke's Bulls secure first Australia Cup |url=https://www.espn.com.au/football/story/_/id/37632427/dwight-yorke-macarthur-fc-secure-first-australia-cup-win |website=ESPN |access-date=23 September 2023 |language=en |date=1 October 2022}}</ref> A complete attendance of over 16,000 stood for the traditional [[Welcome to Country]] that was performed by Erin Wilkins.<ref name="ref3a">{{cite web |title=Fans slammed for Nazi salutes as crowd behaviour overshadows Australia Cup final |url=https://7news.com.au/sport/soccer/fans-slammed-for-booing-welcome-to-country-flashing-nazi-salutes-during-australia-cup-final-c-8420348 |website=[[Seven News]] |access-date=23 September 2023 |language=en |date=1 October 2022}}</ref><ref name="ref3b">{{cite web |last1=Clarke |first1=George |title=FA investigates cup final 'Hitler salutes' |url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/soccer/fa-condemn-australia-cup-fan-behaviour-c-8418534 |website=The West Australian |access-date=23 September 2023 |language=en |date=1 October 2022}}</ref> Many fans chanted and made noise throughout the acknowledgment, however, sections from the United stands descended to booing whilst Wilkins spoke which continued throughout the national anthem.<ref name="ref3a"/><ref name="ref3b"/> This followed throughout the match as the [[Network 10]] broadcast also captured numerous fans of Sydney United appearing to make [[Nazi salutes]] and bearing flags that relate towards fascist movements and beliefs.<ref name="ref3a"/><ref name="ref3b"/> Fans then continued to sing “[[Za dom spremni]]” (For Homeland - Ready) which was a chant used by the far-right [[Ustaše]] movement in Croatia in the 1930s and 1940s,<ref name="ref3a"/><ref name="ref3b"/> that collaborated with the Nazis during the second world war and participated in [[war crimes]], [[ethnic cleansing]] and [[genocide|acts of genocide]].<ref name="ref3e">{{cite web |last1=Kemp |first1=Emma |title=Football Australia starts disciplinary action against Sydney United 58 over fascist songs and salutes from fans |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/oct/03/football-australia-starts-disciplinary-action-against-sydney-united-58-over-fascist-songs-and-salutes-from-fans |website=The Guardian |access-date=23 September 2023 |date=3 October 2022}}</ref> In particular, one banner unveiled at CommBank Stadium bore a striking resemblance to the [[flag of Nazi Germany]]; largely red, it contained a white circle in the middle, with “EP” – an acronym for the club’s [[Edensor Park, New South Wales|Edensor Park]] home – written in the circle.<ref name="ref3a"/><ref name="ref3b"/>
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On 2 October
On 3 October
=== Sanctions ===
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
=== Other incidents and charges ===
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
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== Matches ==
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== Squad ==
[[File:Chris Payne 2016.jpg|thumb|right|180px|[[Chris Payne (soccer)|Chris Payne]], the top league goalscorer for [[Sydney United 58 FC|Sydney United]]]]
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 to 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>▼
=== First team ===
▲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
=== Statistics ===
<small>Note: The appearances listed in the statistics section pertain exclusively to the Australia Cup.</small>
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