The Champagne Football Show with Gaz & Chaz

The Australian Championship is heating up! Round 4 delivered late drama, huge results, potential eliminations and some serious questions about who's going to make the knockout stages.This week Gaz and Chaz are joined by **Alex Epakis**, national team coach with the Young Matildas, for a look back at all the Round 4 action.🔥 **IN THIS EPISODE:**⚽ **AVONDALE'S INCREDIBLE COMEBACK** – Down to 10 men, Avondale score twice in the final five minutes to beat Adelaide City. How did Adelaide let that happen?⚽ **WESTS APIA BEAT BROADMEADOW** – The Magic finally lose, as APIA claim a massive 2–1 win at Lambert Park. Are Broadmeadow still the team to beat?⚽ **MARCONI'S DISAPPOINTING CAMPAIGN** – Another defeat for the Stallions as Bayswater continue their impressive run. What's gone wrong?⚽ **OAKLEIGH & SYDNEY OLYMPIC** – Oakleigh show their defensive quality, while Olympic's campaign looks increasingly difficult to rescue.⚽ **GROUP D DRAMA** – Lions FC move to the top after a dramatic game against Wollongong, including a weather delay and some big goalkeeping moments.⚽ **CANBERRA CROATIA vs SOUTH MELBOURNE** – A huge result for Canberra, outstanding goalkeeping, a controversial red card and a massive impact on Group A.🎙️ **ALEX EPAKIS INTERVIEW**We also sit down with Alex to discuss his journey through Australian football, coaching at Sydney FC, Sydney University and Perth Glory, his work with the national teams and what it takes to identify and develop future Matildas.We get into youth development, coach education, the importance of getting coaching experience, and where Australian football needs to go next.Plus, our Round 5 predictions and plenty of Champagne Football banter.**SUPPORT THE SHOW**This episode is proudly sponsored by beIN SPORTS.Watch Serie A and the English Championship live or on demand in Australia. Every Serie A game for around $17 per month.Find the sign-up link below.https://www.beinsports.com/en-au/footballLike, subscribe and join the conversation in the comments.#AustralianChampionship #NPL #ChampagneFootball #FootballAustralia #AustralianFootball

...The Australian Championship is heating up! 🍋⚽Round 3 delivered big results, late drama and some serious questions about who could go all the way.Gaz and Chaz are joined by Sydney Olympic's Michael Ruse and Lachie Griffith to break down the latest action, discuss the biggest talking points and look ahead to the next round.https://www.premiershipexperience.co.uk/🔥 **IN THIS EPISODE:**⚽ **ROUND 3 REVIEW**- Sydney Olympic finally get their first win, beating Marconi 3–2. Is this the turning point?- Broadmeadow Magic continue to impress. Are they genuine contenders or the surprise package of the competition?- Wests APIA put five past Avondale in a huge attacking performance.- South Melbourne keep finding ways to win.- Sydney United leave it incredibly late against Sutherland.- Oakleigh's goalkeeper substitution for the penalty shootout – tactical genius or madness?🎙️ **MICHAEL RUSH JOINS THE SHOW**We get into Michael's football journey, from Sydney United and the Australian schoolboys to the U17 World Cup, Macarthur, Central Coast Mariners, Western United, Brisbane Roar and now Sydney Olympic.He opens up about the highs, setbacks, lessons learned and what it takes to get your career back on track.🔥 **THE BIG DEBATES**- Are Broadmeadow Magic being underestimated?- Can Sydney Olympic build on their first win?- Are penalty shootouts making the competition more exciting or just confusing the standings?- Which teams are looking strongest heading into the final rounds?📊 **OUR QUALIFICATION PREDICTIONS**With the group tables getting tighter, we give our predictions on who will make it through and which teams could miss out.Plus, plenty of football banter, player stories and honest opinions from inside the game.👇 **JOIN THE CONVERSATION:**Who are your four favourites to reach the semi-finals? And are Broadmeadow Magic the real deal?👍 Like, subscribe and follow Champagne Football for more Australian football coverage.Brought to you by beIN SPORTS.#AustralianChampionship #NPL #AustralianFootball #ChampagneFootball #FootballPodcast

The Australian Championship is heating up! 🍋⚽Gaz and Chaz are back for **Round 2 of the Australian Championship**, joined by West Apia’s Jordy Seigo and Jack Stewart to break down the action, debate the talking points and get the players’ perspective on this unique competition.https://play.champagnefootball.com.au/🔥 **IN THIS EPISODE:**⚽ **Round 2 match reviews** — Broadmeadow Magic’s impressive win over Avondale, Bayswater City’s strong start, Sutherland Sharks bouncing back, and the big talking points from across all four groups.🥅 **Are penalty shootouts ruining football?** — Do they add excitement and give underdogs a chance, or are teams starting to play for penalties? The boys give their honest opinions on the competition’s bonus-point system.😬 **What’s going wrong at Sydney Olympic?** — A talented squad, a difficult start and plenty of pressure. Is it too early to worry?🧠 **Inside the players’ mindset** — How the Australian Championship differs from the NPL, the impact of travel, unfamiliar opponents and playing in a proper match-day atmosphere.😂 **Away-trip stories and dressing-room banter** — Initiation songs, embarrassing performances, football friendships and plenty of stories you won’t hear in the post-match interview.Plus, we discuss the importance of club culture, young players proving themselves, and why the Australian Championship feels like a genuine event.👇 **GET INVOLVED IN THE COMMENTS:**Are penalty shootouts a good addition to the competition, or should drawn games stay drawn? And which team has impressed you most after two rounds?👍 Like the video, subscribe to Champagne Football and join us for more Australian Championship and Australian football coverage.#AustralianChampionship #NPL #AustralianFootball #ChampagneFootball #FootballPodcast

The Australian Championship is HERE! 🇦🇺⚽ Eight games, big goals, shock results and plenty to debate. Who made the biggest statement in Round 1 — and who's already got questions to answer?Gaz & Chaz are breaking down **ALL 8 MATCHES** from the opening round of the Australian Championship on the Champagne Football Show.🔥 **IN THIS EPISODE:**⚽ Oakleigh Cannons put four past Sydney Olympic — are they title contenders?💥 Bayswater City stun last season's runners-up Marconi Stallions🏆 South Melbourne start their title defence with a win over Sutherland Sharks🤯 South Hobart beat Lions FC despite being massively outshot🎯 Adelaide City vs Avondale — penalties, drama and a shootout🥅 Preston Lions vs Wollongong Wolves — a tense tournament opener🇭🇷 Sydney United 58 vs Canberra Croatia — derby drama⚔️ Broadmeadow Magic vs Wests APIA — another match decided on penaltiesWe discuss the goals, standout players, biggest disappointments, tactical talking points and what the results tell us about the strength of Australia's state leagues.🏆 **ROUND 1 VERDICTS**Who was the team of the round?Who scored the goal of the round?Who impressed us most?Who has the most work to do before Round 2?And who's our early pick to win the Australian Championship?👇 **HAVE YOUR SAY IN THE COMMENTS**Which team impressed you most in Round 1? Who's winning the Australian Championship? Let us know — and tell us where you disagree with Gaz & Chaz!👍 Like the video if you're backing Australian football.🔔 Subscribe to Champagne Football for Australian Championship coverage, NPL football, analysis, opinions and plenty of banter.🎙️ **CHAMPAGNE FOOTBALL SHOW**Australian football. Big opinions. No boring takes.#AustralianChampionship #AustralianFootball #NPLFootball

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