2019 National Premier Leagues Victoria Grand Final

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2019 National Premier Leagues Victoria Grand Final
Event 2019 National Premier Leagues
Bentleigh Greens won 3–4 on penalties
Date19 May 2019
Venue AAMI Park, Melbourne
2018
2020

The 2019 National Premier Leagues Grand Final was the sixth National Premier Leagues Victoria Grand Final, the championship deciding match of the National Premier Leagues Victoria in Australia. It was played on 15 September 2019 at AAMI Park in Melbourne between Avondale and Bentleigh Greens. Bentleigh won on penalties to secure their second National Premier Leagues Victoria title. [1] [2]

Contents

Match

Details

Avondale 1–1 (a.e.t.) Bentleigh Greens
Penalties
3–4

Broadcasting

The Grand Final was broadcast live through Australia on Facebook Live and YouTube.

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References

  1. "Avondale v Bentleigh Greens". SportsTG. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
  2. Lynch, Michael (15 September 2019). "Bentleigh Greens win NPL Victoria title in dramatic penalty shoot-out". The Sydney Morning Herald.