Perth RedStar will be looking to make their mark in their second-ever appearance in the Australia Cup Round of 32.
Club: Perth RedStar FC
Region: Western Australia
Home ground: RedStar Arena
Founded: 1992
Australia Cup Final Rounds appearances (inc. 2024): 2
Best result: Round of 32 (2021)
Head Coach: Callum Salmon
Road to the Round of 32:
Perth RedStar FC 13-0 Baldivis SC
Gwelup Croatia SC 0-3 Perth RedStar FC
Perth RedStar FC 2-0 Rockingham City FC
Sorrento FC 1-2 Perth RedStar FC
Perth RedStar went through a strong qualifying campaign, securing their place with a 2-1 victory over Sorrento FC in a highly dramatic affair.
With the scores 1-1 heading into extra time, a dramatic 117th-minute strike from Daryl Nicol - given after consultation between the referee and their assistant - looked to give Perth RedStar the victory.
However, a last-gasp penalty was met by jubilation from the home crowd and Sorrento players, as if they’d made it to the Round of 32 themselves.
But former A-League Men shot-stopper Liam Reddy prevailed from 12 yards, and RedStar progressed onto the national stage, bringing home a good qualifying campaign in the most dramatic fashion.
Australia Cup Record:
2014: Preliminary Rounds
2015: Preliminary Rounds
2016: Preliminary Rounds
2017: Preliminary Rounds
2018: Preliminary Rounds
2019: Preliminary Rounds
2021: Round of 32
2022: Preliminary Rounds
2023: Preliminary Rounds
Match Details:
Perth RedStar FC vs Lions FC
Date: Wednesday 31 July
Time: 8:30pm AEST
Venue: Percy Doyle Reserve
