Bentleigh Greens win the Grand Final in Victoria

Melbourne’s Greek-Cypriot team, Bentleigh Greens (Παγκύπριος) are the 2019 NPL Victoria’s champions after defeating Avondale in a penalty shoot out.

Bentleigh players celebrate winning the 2019 NPL Vic Grand Final against Avondale FC and Bentleigh Greens SC at AAMI Park on (Photo by Con Chronis/Getty Images) Source: Getty Images AsiaPac

Last night’s Grand Final concluded 1-1 in the 90 minutes and the score remained for the extra time. In the penalties Bentleigh prevailed 4-3.

The score opened in the 42^nd minute for Avondale with Yusuf Ahmed. The Greens drew ion the 61^st with Jack Webster.

It has been a remarkable finals series for Bentleigh. They finished 5^th in the regular seasons and managed to defeat Green Gully, last year’s premier, Heidelberg and the Avengers on their way to win their third title in five years.