US EditionAustralia Cup Heidelberg vs Newcastle Jets LIVE: Heartbreak for Bergers as Former Socceroo Skipper Leads Jets to Australia Cup Win
Newcastle Jets seek first trophy since 2007-08 while Heidelberg United aims for a fourth straight upset over A-League teams in the Australia Cup final.
- On Saturday night, October 4, Newcastle Jets beat Heidelberg United 3-1 in extra time at Melbourne's Lakeside Stadium with a 96th-minute left-footed strike from Oscar Fryer.
- Newcastle Jets, chasing redemption, seek their first trophy since the 2007-08 championship under coach Mark Milligan after an ownership takeover.
- Heidelberg opened the scoring in the eighth minute through Ryan Lethlean in front of 10,000 fans, with Newcastle equalising in the 21st minute via Thomas Aquilina's assist to Max Burgess and the game 1-1 at half-time amid flares.
- A $50,000 prize purse and an Asian Champions League 2 berth await the winner, with Newcastle Jets ending Heidelberg United's fairytale run after beating A-League teams without conceding.
- No non-A-League club has won the Australia Cup since 2014, and it has been almost 33 years since Heidelberg FC contested a national final with a semi-professional squad.
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Australia Cup Heidelberg vs Newcastle Jets LIVE: Heartbreak for Bergers as former Socceroo skipper leads Jets to Australia Cup win
Heidelberg United and Newcastle Jets face off in the Australia Cup Final at Lakeside Stadium in Melbourne at 7.40pm AEST. NPL Victoria side Heidelberg United are attempting to become the first state league team to win the Australia Cup against A-League franchise Newcastle Jets. Paramount Plus will broadcast the game live. Follow along for minute-by-minute updates, scores, results, odds, squads and start time
Sydney Morning Herald
Heartbreak for Heidelberg United as former Socceroo skipper leads Jets to Australia Cup win
Heidelberg United and Newcastle Jets face off in the Australia Cup Final at Lakeside Stadium in Melbourne at 7.40pm AEST. NPL Victoria side Heidelberg United are attempting to become the first state league team to win the Australia Cup against A-League franchise Newcastle Jets. Paramount Plus will broadcast the game live. Follow along for minute-by-minute updates, scores, results, odds, squads and start time
Newcastle Herald
Australia Cup final: Jets claim first trophy in 17 years after young subs score twice in extra-time
Catch the Newcastle Jets vs Heidelberg United live as they battle for the Australia Cup trophy at Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne on October 4, 2025.
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