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Knights confidently seal first win over ten-man Zebras

The Melbourne Knights picked up their first points of the 2012 VPL season at Epping Stadium on Sunday afternoon, comfortably winning away to Moreland Zebras 3-0. Goals from Josip Kozi?, Louis Fenton and Yusuf Yusuf in the second half helped the Knights bounce back from their disappointing Round One loss …

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Late goals in each half seal Round 1 loss

Melbourne Knights got off to a disappointing start on Sunday evening in Round One of the 2012 Victorian Premier League, conceding 2 goals late in each half at home against Hume City. In what was ultimately a scrappy encounter, goals from Steven Pace and Bobby Vidanoski late in each half …

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Councillor Sipek announced No. 1 ticket holder

The Melbourne Knights are pleased to confirm that Moonee Valley Sports and Recreation Councillor, John Sipek, has accepted the No. 1 ticket for the 2012 VPL season. Former Mayor of Moonee Valley, Councillor Sipek is honoured to have been selected by the Melbourne Knights. “I know what this means. I …

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Knights meet the fans at Cultural Festival

Last Sunday, the entire Melbourne Knights squad made a hugely successful scheduled appearance at the 3rd annual Croatian Cultural Festival. Hosted by AHD Melbourne at the Croatian House in Footscray, the event featured a variety of foods from a number of Croatian regions, Croatian folkloric musical ensembles and displays and an Australian-Croatian Arts Exhibit. Highlight of …

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2012 season launched in style

In front of a 200 strong crowd of supporters, players and sponsors in the Melbourne Croatia Social Club, the Melbourne Knights unveiled their new Nike playing strips for the 2012 season. The evening kicked off with Club President Ange Cimera welcoming  patrons to the event before inviting the leadership team …

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Knights and United, Friendship Cup contest provides future insight

The Friendship Cup provided an accurate barometer for both the Melbourne Knights and Sydney United to evaluate their progress for the 2012 campaign. For a club starved of silverware, United’s 2-1 win at Edensor Park on the weekend may have momentarily quenched the thirst for success, but Knights coach Paul Magdi? …

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Kozic, Zilic and Romein lead the Knights in 2012

The Melbourne Knights are pleased to confirm the leadership group for the 2012 season. Last year’s Vice Captain Josip Kozi?, who wore the captain’s armband for much of the 2011 season, will represent the 2012 playing group as Captain of the Melbourne Knights. The weight of the responsibility is not …

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Knights register girls’ teams for 2012 season

The Melbourne Knights Juniors will be registering two brand new girls teams to complete in the FFV junior competition in 2012. Spurred by the success of the Knights’ off-season free girls clinics, players in the U11 and U14 categories are already taking part in pre-season training on Monday and Wednesday …

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Raiders host Knights in Adelaide for 60th

Adelaide Croatia Raiders kicked off its 60th Anniversary celebrations on Australia Day weekend with an exhibition match against the Melbourne Knights on the Saturday afternoon and a picnic and match against Croydon Kings on the Sunday. Adelaide Croatia was admitted into the South Australian Soccer Federation in 1952, and was …

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Micky says thanks

The following is a statement from 2011 Melbourne Knights U21 coach Micky Colina, who requested an opportunity to express his thanks. “As some of you might be aware, I have accepted the position as Senior Coach at St Albans Saints Dinamo for the upcoming season. It was a very difficult decision for …

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