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End of the regular season sometimes comes with the mixed emotions of needed a break but at the same time going to be missing it. Now after the amazing scenes last Saturday when Barnstoneworth United became perhaps the first time with a fictional club name from a TV show to win a FV State League I am now looking around to doing cup finals and the like.

This Saturday I will be heading to do two matches from the Victorian Churches FA as Knox Churches host their cup finals. Two times and current Premier League and Chaos Cup winners Mooroolbark Knights will be taking on the might of Berwick Churches in the main cup final.

On Sunday looking at perhaps the MCSA cup final. I have never been to one of that leagues matches so might be as good as any to introduce myself  as Clube takes on Carlton Azzurri. Now only downside rain is predicted for the day.

Well more tom work out in the coming weeks but yeah I also want to be able to enjoy some of the better weather that is coming up.

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Ok, choosing a last round match is sort of getting harder and harder. In Football Chaos first full year (2009, started in 2008) I actually ended up at a match between Ringwood City and St Kevins where Ringwood was attempting to win their first league championship after a horrid run of relegation's in perhaps the clubs darkest years. It wasn't a State League match. nor a Provisional League match but the then Metropolitan League (not the current Metro League) match. a division that sat below the Provisional Leagues. Why, because no one really cared where I went to back then and so I just picked something that I felt would have meant something.

Now many years later I am going to head to...

▶ Barnstoneworth United vs Keilor Wolves S.C.

This is a risky contest as one or the other team could win the league or Balmoral could grab the title if they defeat Maidstone added with Barnstoneworth dropping points. So why this one?

Well oddly enough it is because of the comments that I have read from Melton Phoenix FC and Ballarat Soccer Club in regards to how Barnstoneworth has conducted themselves in the first year of the state leagues. They have left a remarkable impression on clubs that is so sadly missing in community football.

It is a club that donated countless dollars to charities over the years as well. They have set and amazing example and one that I would feel privilege to record regardless of the result.

Hope this all make sense and apologies to other clubs for not making it too their big contest.

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Once again I forgot to post something on the page so here is a quick run down of latest events.

Three matches was recorded last weekend with the Doveton v Caulfield United Cobras selected after a ball draw done a the shops with my son Aiden. He is only six and has no care in the world where I go so it is as fair as it gets! Crazy match too that turned out to be.

Also recorded was Brighton vs Middle Park on Friday night from the State League 3 South East and on Saturday night North Caulfield vs Boroondara Carey Eagles that resulted in the Eagles winning the State League 2 South East championship.

A few new toys has been added to my arsenal of camera equipment with a new GoPro 7 Black and and the amazing to use DJI Osmo Pocket that is going to help with the start and ending footage being much more smoother etc. That set me back $1100 so any donations I have received just goes back into this project of love!!!

🎦 Videos are uploaded here... or the facebook page.
https://www.youtube.com/FootballChaos

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What not much went to plan today with the wife's car stuck with a flat battery so all plans for a Sunday match was called off. So if everything is back to normal I look to head to Egan Lee Reserve on Monday night for a catch up round fixture from the State League 2 South East as Knox City host Monbulk Rangers.

In the meantime I am finishing up with the editing from the Waverley Wanderers v Glen Waverley match.

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Well after making a very late decision because of the heavy rain we have received over the past few days I eventually ended up at Waverley Wanderers vs Glen Waverley catch up match with the pitch all good to go.

Last time I visited Carlson Reserve was for the FFA Cup match between Waverley Wanderers and Lalor United that provided plenty of coverage for the Wanderers after winning that one 1-0. Still one of the highest watched video of the year.

Another option I considered was the VCFA Cup Semi Final between Berwick Untied and Whitehorse United as that was shifted to a synthetic pitch.

Now once again no plans set for Sunday so its wait and see.

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That was a busy weekend! Ok,now four games recorded and edited is more than I can handle at times but somehow got all the highlights edited and now up. The last match from the State League 1 South East I only decided when I inspected the venue as the pitch is surrounded and ridiculous high fence line that would put of many people to watch the match as spectators. Anyhow this is the list of matches now up on youtube. https://www.youtube.com/footballchaos

1. WSL1SE - Croydon City v Monbulk Rangers
2. VCFA - Whitehorse United v Bayswater Strikers
3. WLS3S - Caulfield Cobras v Beaumaris
4. SL1SE - Beaumaris v St Kilda.

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Well two games recorded with plenty of goals scored between them which sort of put me off from doing a Saturday night fixture. Plenty enough editing to sort out as it is. Now got my drone up which has been sort out of action with mixed results. The video is so bad because of a fault with the gimbal.

Anyhow what i did enjoy was the goals scored in the VCFA match between Whitehorse United and Bayswater Strikers. Some crackers for sure. Now back to editing and to sort out what match if any to head to tomorrow (Sunday)

Weekend Plans

Where I plan to go this weekend.

02/08/2019 - Women's 1 SE - Croydon City Arrows v Monbulk Rangers
03/08/2019 - VCFA Premier - Whitehorse United v Bayswater Strikers
04.08/2019 - TBA

Oh yeah, I have a page to update.

Sorry to anyone that comes to this website / blog and find it never updated! Simple reason is that for the most part I have just concentrated on video highlights and since most people either view them on facebook or youtube their just little reason to re-post them here.

Now I will be working back on this page when the season dies off and start updating the venue section again with the many images I and The Man in the Stands have shot though out the season. Besides that perhaps fix up and update the history page for winners etc. Otherwise since it has little amount of people actually checking out this page no point in updating it otherwise.

2019 FV State 3 SE, Rd 9 - Whitehorse United v Collingwood City

2019 Women's 1 SE Rd 5 - Whitehorse United v Berwick City

2019 FV State 5 East Rd 8 - Boronia v Mt Lilydale

2019 FV State 3 SE Rd 7 - Skye United v Collingwood City

2019 FV State League 3 South East, Round 7
The home team Skye United is up against the undefeated Collingwood City

2019 Women's 1 SE Rd 3 - Casey Comets v Boroondara Eagles

2019 FV Women's State League 1 SE - Round 3
Casey Comets v Boroondara Eagles

2019 State 2 SE Rd 5 - Mooroolbark v Berwick City

2019 FV State League 2 South East - Round 5
Mooroolbark v Berwick City

2019 State 2 NW Rd 5 - Epping City v Corio

2019 FV State League 2 North West
Epping City v Corio

2019 FFA Cup Rd 4 - Waverley Wanderers v Lalor United

2019 FFA Cup - Round 4
Waverley Wanderers ( State 5 East ) v Lalor United ( State 3 North West )
From Carlson Reserve, Clayton

2019 FFA Cup Rd 5 - Caulfield United Cobras v Boroondara Carey Eagles

2019 FFA Cup Round 5

Caulfield United Cobras ( State 1 SE ) v Boroondara Carey Eagles ( State 2 SE )

From Victory Park, Bentleigh

Nikiforides Family Park

Nikiforides Family Park is a football venue situated in Broadbeach, Gold Coast in Queensland. In the middle of a very popular tourist area with tall towers surrounding the area this venue has one full size pitch with a two level pavilion that has a balcony looking over the pitch. Limited seating is available under shades. Parking would for the most part be around the surrounding streets.

2019 FV State 4 East Rd 3 - East Bentleigh v Sandringham

2019 FV State League 4 East - Round 3
East Bentleigh v Sandringham
From Bailey Reserve.

2019 FV State 5 Sth Rd 2 - White Star Dandenong v Pakenham United

2019 FV State League 5 South - Round 3
White Star Dandenong v Pakenham United
First game under lights at Greaves Eeserve.

Gabonia Avenue Reserve

Gabonia Avenue Reserve is located in Watsonia, Victoria. The venue consist of one grass pitch that enclosed by a fence that dose not alternate with any other sports. Car parking is available on site but not quite enough parking bays for game days.

2019 FV State 4 North Rd 2 - Brunswick Zebras v Darebin United

Highlights: Football Victoria State League 4 North - Round 2
Brunswick Zebras vs Darebin United
From Sumner Park, Brunswick.

2019 FV State 4 North Rd 2 - Watsonia Heights v Heidelberg Eagles

2019 FV State League 4 North - Round 2
Watsonia Heights v Heidelberg Eagles
From Gabonia Reserve, Watsonia.

Carlson Reserve

Carlson Reserve can be found in Clayton, Victoria. The venue has two full size pitches that is alternated with cricket. The pavilion is located on the west side of the main pitch. Car parking is available on site but can be limited on busy days. There is also tennis courts and a playground.

JT Grey Reserve - Barnstoneworth

The west side of JT Grey Reserve in Williamstown, Victoria is the home of FV State League club Barnstoneworth United. This part of the area is open and contains more than one full size pitches. The pavilion is also separated and stands alone from the one that Williamstown Soccer Club uses to the east.

Olympic Park - Rosebud

Yet another venue named Olympic Park and this one is located in Rosebud, not far from the coast. The venue is shared between Rosebud Soccer Club and a baseball club. It has one full size pitch with the pavilion nicely set up on the hill to the west side. Parking is available on site or in the surrounding street.

Seaford North Reserve

Seaford North Reserve is located a short walk from the beach, a bunch of cafes and the train station. The venue has at last i counted four full size pitches with two enclosed by a fence. The pavilion has just recently been expanded with more change-rooms to meet the demand.

The pitches appears always to be in great condition. Inside is a bar and social room. Parking bays are available and are currently at writing being resurfaced.

James Reserve

James Reserve is located in Heidelberg Heights, Victoria. It is a long established venue for football and it has perhaps one of the smallest pavilions you will find that is tucked away in the west side corner of the pitch. No parking bays available so you will need to find a spot in and around the surrounding streets. A kids play area is to the north.

2019 State 4 Sth R1 - Sandown Lions v Rowville Eagles

FV State League 4 South - Round 1
Sandown Lions v Rowville Eagles
From Tatterson Park, Keysborough

2019 Nike FC Cup Rd 2 - Brighton v Avondale

Highlights: Football Victoria Nike FC Cup Round 2
Brighton Soccer Club (State 1 SE) vs Avondale FC (State 5 West)
From a very windy Kingston Heath.

2019 State 1 SE R1 - Doveton v St Kilda

FV State League 1 South East - Round 1
Doveton v St Kilda Celts
Commentary by Stan Webster.

2019 Nike FC Cup - Caulfield Cobras v St Albans Saints

Highlights : Nike F.C. Cup Round 1
Caulfield Cobras (State 3 S) vs St Albans Saints SC (State 2 NW)

Kingston Heath - Pitch 2

These are images from the synthetic pitch two of the Kingston Heath Soccer Complex that is for the most part used for reserves matches, practice matches and pre-season contest like the Nike FC Cup. The surface was replaced in 2018.

Guy Turner Reserve

Guy Turner Reserve is located in Bayswater, Victoria and is the home of Bayswater Strikers and Bayswater Park Cricket Club. The venue consist of two full size pitches, a pavilion on the south side that had a extension added to it, limited parking and a electronic score board.

Bayswater Strikers currently fields teams in the Victoria Churches Football Association men's and women's senior division and previously participated in the Bayside and VicSoccer.

Olympic Reserve - Moe

There are a number of venues using the name Olympic in the title but this Olympic Reserve and it is located in Moe, Victoria. The venue has one pitch, parking behind the north side of the goals and towards the pavilion. The home club is Moe United and they are apart of the Latrobe Valley Soccer League.

2019 Women's Chaos Cup Results

Knox Churches v Croydon City from the final. Photo by Krystal Gray

Two cups, two winners over two days. Croydon City Arrows and Avondale FC both went home with the winners cup trophies after a brilliant weekend of women's football hosted by the great people at Pakenham United and sponsored by Unlock Real Estate and KonQa.

Thankyou so much for all involved, from the people at Pakenham United who must be exhausted from the weekend, to the clubs involved and especially the sponsors Unlock Real Estate and KonQa. Everyone involved has made these two cups so much more valuable.

2019 WCC Final - Knox Churches v Croydon City

🏆 2019 Women's Football Chaos Cup (Level 1)
➡ Sponsored by Unlock Real Estate - Rachael Woodham and KonQa
➡ CUP FINAL
⚽ Knox Churches Soccer Club (VCFA) v Croydon City Arrows Soccer Club (State 1)
➡ Hosted by Pakenham United FC

2019 WCC - Knox Churches v Berwick City

🏆 2019 W omen's Football Chaos Cup (Level 1)
➡   Sponsored by Unlock Real Estate - Rachael Woodham and KonQa
➡  Group Stage match
⚽ Knox Churches Soccer Club (VCFA) vs Berwick City FC (FV State 1)

Sweeney Reserve

Sweeney Reserve in Berwick, Victoria is a purpose built football facility that is primary home to Berwick City FC juniors teams and for part of 2019 will be home to the clubs senior teams until the new pavilion at Jack Thomas Reserve is completed.

2019 FFA Cup - Berwick City v North Caulfield

FFA Cup Round 2 highlights.This fixture has two teams from the Football Victoria State League 2 South East division. Berwick City FC vs North Caulfield Maccabi FC

2019 Chaos Cup - Monash v Mooroolbark Knights

2019 KonQa Football Chaos Cup FINALWith weather close to 40deg this cup has become a strength of endurance. Which of these two teams will win their second Chaos Cup.

2019 Chaos Cup - Mt Eliza v Whitehorse United

2019 KonQa Football Chaos Cup 3rd Place Penalty Shootout. Mt Eiliza (Bayside) v Whitehorse (VCFA)

2019 Chaos Cup - Mooroolbark Knights v Mt Eliza

2019 KonQa Football Chaos Cup Group Stage. A win is must for both teams if they are to reach the final.

2019 Chaos Cup - Monash v Croydon Ranges

2019 konQa Football Chaos Cup group stage round 3Monash SC (LVSL) v Croydon Ranges (Bayside FA)

2019 Chaos Cup - Mooroolbark Knights v Bayswater Strikers

Group State match round 2 from the KonQa Football Chaos CupMooroolbark Knights (VCFA) v Bayswater Strikers (VCFA)

Mooroolbark Knights wins 2019 KonQa Chaos Cup

Mooroolbark Knights survived the heat and survived the pressure of penalty kicks to secure their second KonQa Football Chaos Cup trophy in three years. Whitehorse United and Mt Eliza both narrowly missed out of the final and played out a 3rd placed shoot that was won by Whitehorse.

With fires closing the freeway from Melbourne in the morning, it highlighted how hot the weather became so it is a credit to all the teams and players that took to the pitches over the day.

Women's Chaos Cup : All The Fixtures

Women's Football Chaos Cup : Saturday 9th March

Host : Pakenham United, IYU Recreation Reserve

Women's Football Chaos Cup : Saturday Fixtures

Women's Football Chaos Cup : Saturday 9th March
Host : Pakenham United, IYU Recreation Reserve

2019 FFA Cup - Old Xaverians v Marcellin Old Collegians

Round 1 of the 2019 FFA Cup concluded with this match from the Veneto Club as Old Xaverians Soccer Club host Marcellin Old Collegians Soccer Club. Both of these teams are from the Football Victoria State League 4 North.

2019 KonQa Chaos Cup : Fixtures

Photo by Darren Gray

The 2019 KonQa Chaos Cup is almost upon us with the mini tournament to be held on Saturday 2nd March at Monash Reserve, Newborough. The fixtures has just been released with Trafalgar Victory and Mt Elisa will be making their debuts.

2019 FFA Cup - Aspendale Stingrays v Monash SC

2019 FFA Cup Round 1 from Kingston Heath Soccer Complex as Aspendale Stingrays from the FV State 5 South host Monash SC from the Latrobe Valley Soccer League

2019 FFA Cup - Elwood City v Sandown Lions

2019 FFA Cup Round 1 from Waratah Reserve in Doveton, home of Doveton Soccer Club. Elwood City is from the FV State League 3 South East as they take on Sandown LIons from the FV State League 4 South.

Tatterson Park ( Synthetic )

Tatterson Park Synthetic pitch in Keysborough, Victoria is the latest upgrade to the Tatterson Park facility at a cost of $1.6 million that was completed in 2018. Further development appears to be a pavilion to attached to the west side of this pitch. Already a massive sporting and multi functional pavilion has been built that serves two other ovals.

2019 FFA Cup - Boronia v Glenroy Lions

My second match I recorded from the FFA Cup Qualifying Round 2 was from Egan Lee Reserve and the host team Boronia Soccer Club took on Glenroy Lions FC. Thanks to the hospitality of Knox City and their chicken burger, needed some fuel myself for this contest.

2019 FFA Cup - White Star Dandenong v Melton Phoenix

FFA Cup Qualifying round 2 from the new synthetic pitch at Tatterson Park, Keysborough.

White Star Dandenong ( FV State 5 South ) v Melton Phoenix ( FV State 5 West )

Alan Bain Reserve

Alan Bain Reserve is located in Richmond, Victoria and is the home of VicSoccer club NK Bunker. The venue itself is alternated between cricket and football and it has room for one pitch. The power facility that surrounds two part of the field gives it a unique look and feel to it especially as you close to the city itself. To the north is the Barkly Gardens.

Chewton Soldiers Memorial Park

Chewton Soldiers Memorial Park is located in Chewton, west of Victoria near the town of Castlemaine. In these photos the pitch looked amazing and it was after the 2017 season. The pitch runs form east to west with a two level pavilion on the east side.

Kevin Bartlett Reserve - Fletcher

This venue of Kevin Bartlett Reserve is know subtitled as Fletcher which is part of a larger complex that includes a venue separate for Richmond SC. Fletcher has two pitches with the main one now has lights installed for night games. Not much else has changed over the years with talk of an upgraded pavilion yet to have happened.

Duffy Street Reserve

Duffy Street Reserve is situated in Epping, Victoria and has been the long time home of FV State League club Epping City SC. For 2019 Epping City will be heading back to Casa D'Abruzzo Club where they have played home games in the past with work to be done on the Duffy Street pavilion.

Update : 2019 Women's Chaos Cup

2018 Unlock Real Estate / Chaos Cup winners Berwick City.

UPDATE : 2019 Women's Chaos Cup sponsored by Unlock Real Estate - Rachael Woodham and KonQa

A few spots are still available for the tournament that will be on Saturday March 9th and one on Sunday March 10th hosted and run by the good people at Pakenham United FC. PLEASE message the club via their facebook for more details on how to enter.

Moreshead Park

Moreshead Park is located in Redan, Victoria just south of Ballarat. It is a massive football hub that has two synthetic pitches and two grass pitches. The main feature is the impressively built stand with seating that also leads to the social clubs rooms and even a open bar area.

2019 FFA Cup - Churchill United v Falcons 2000

Victoria : Qualifying Round 1

Churchill United (LVSL) v Falcons 2000 (LVSL)

Part of the opening round of the 2019 FFA Cup was this fixture featuring two Latrobe Valley Soccer League clubs. Churchill United vs the reigning league champions Falcons 2000. 

Trafalgar Recreation Precinct

Trafalgar Recreation Precinct is located appox 125 km east of Melbourne in the town of Trafalgar, Victoria. The venue is sort of split in two with the oval to the west and the soccer/football fields to the east which has two full size pitches that are superb.

The home team is Trafalgar Victoria and they are apart of the Latrobe Valley Soccer League.

Park Avenue Reserve

Park Avenue Reserve is situated in Doncaster, Victoria, The venue has had a major face-lift with a new synthetic pitch built and the pavilion renovated. In 2018 Manningham Untied Blues senior team used this venue, a season that eventuated in the team winning the State League 1 SE, but for 2019 they will be playing home games from the Veneto Club as Park Avenue Reserve is not up to NPL standards.

Polonia Reserve

Polonia Reserve is located in Croydon Park, South Australia and is home to NPL SA club Croydon Kings. These photos was taken from the fence line but what it dose show that the venue has one pitch, parking bays available on site and a decent size pavilion.

HLT Oulton Reserve

HLT Oulton Reserve is in Preston, Victoria and is home to West Preston SC. The venue has three pitches with the main pitch the one that runs along Bell Street. Recently match quality lights has been added with the club playing home games on Friday night in 2019. Parking is very limited at the venue itself so you many find some people park at the adjacent shops.

HA Smith Reserve

HA Smith Reserve is off Reserve Rd in Hawthorn right next to the Monash Freeway. The venue has two full pitches and recently a brand new pavilion was built that has four change rooms, social room and a canteen. It also provides an elevated undercover for spectators so for me i would say this is one of the better pavilions that has been built recently.

Flemington Road Oval

Flemington Road Oval is situated off Flemington Rd, Parkville, Victoria. It is next to the Royals Melbourne Children Hospital.

In these photos which were shot by The Man in the Stands the oval was currently configured for cricket. During the winter months it becomes the home of North Melbourne Athletic. A new pavilion had been built and the club which had been playing away from this venue was sort of force to return here after a few years at Newmarket Reserve and one year at Ron Barassi Park.

Fairfield Park

Fairfield Park is located in Fairfield, Victoria and is part of a much larger parkland area. The venue has two pitches available during the football season that is converted to cricket. The pavilion has only recently been constructed after the previous one had been demolished. Parking is available at and near to the fields.

Hays Paddock

Hays Paddock is in Kew East, Victoria and for football it is the home of Old Xaverians.

The venue has two pitches inside ovals and a decent size pavilion with change-rooms, canteen and social room. Parking can be difficult as the club shares it with park users and amount of parking bays is inadequate for the needs of both. Otherwise you need to park some distance away.

Latrobe Valley Stadium

Latrobe Valley Stadium is the most significant venue in the area as it was originally constructed as a National Soccer League venue for the Morwell Falcons (aka Gippsland Falcons and Eastern Pride).

Murray Bridge United

The venue for Murray Bridge United Soccer Club is situated on Betty Terrance in the town of Murray Bridge, South Australia. It has one full size pitch and a pavilion to the north side. The home club is also apart of the South Australia Amateur Soccer League.

McKechnie Reserve

McKechnie Reserve is a venue situated in St Albans, Victoria and is opposite the St Albans Hotel and a very short walk from the railway station.

It has two full size pitches with a spectator bank between the two pitches. The pavilion which had been extended not too long ago sits on the west side of the main pitch. Good amount of parking is available onsite. A number of improvements for 2019 was announced for this venue by the Brinbank Council that will include installation of better drainage, irrigation, new turf, new kerb and channel, fencing and new coaches’ boxes.

Springside Recreational Reserve

Springside Recreational Reserve is a synthetic pitch located in Spring Hills, Victoria.

The venue has one full size pitch and a small size one. The pavilion has a large kitchen area along with a social room. The change rooms are on each side of the pavilion for the home and away teams. Many matches are contested under lights, especially the seniors teams, and thankful the lights had been upgraded slightly in 2018.

Glen Waverley North Reserve

Glen Waverley North Reserve is situated in Glen Waverley and is one of the number of venues that the club Glen Waverley Soccer Club uses. In this occasion it was the Glen Wavelery senior women's team that uses this venue as home.

Shipston Reserve

Shipston Reserve is located in Cheltenham, Victoria and is one of my favorite venues to visit.

With two pitches and a new pavilion built on the south side the only issue is trying to find parking which you need to do around the local streets.

Veneto Club - David Barro Stadium

The David Barro Stadium is a privately owned venue as part of a much large facility called the Veneto Club in Bulleen, Victoria. The main pitch we are focusing is synthetic and is one of the best venues in the National Premier League, Victoria. A stand one the east side is perfect for a good size crowd and helps generates a great atmosphere. The club rooms are apart of the main building on the west side that also includes a social / media room with an elevated view of the pitch.

Grices Road Reserve

Grices Road Reserve is a venue located in Narre Warren South, Victoria. It has at least three full size pitches and one of those is synthetic. The pavilion is set up on the west side of the main grass pitches. Their is also a electronic scoreboard. Parking bays are available on site.

Dallas Brooks Park

Dallas Brooks Park is situated in Mornington, Victoria. The venue is home to Mornington Soccer Club and has at least three full size pitches and two smaller ones. What you will noticed straight away is how dramatic the slopes are on the pitches including the main one in front of the pavilion. Parking is available on site.

Eden Killer Whales

Actually I have being struggling to find out what the name of this venue is so for the time being I will just call it by the home club’s name and that is the Eden Killer Whales. Definitely a unique name for a club.