The local derby between Sunbury United and Gisborne is poised to headlined the opening round of the Australia Cup.
United, a state league 3 club, will host the state league 5 club on the weekend of February 9. The winner will play either Truganina Hornets or the Yarra Jets in the next round.
Teams from the state league 3, 4 and 5 along with regional teams were a part of the first round draw.
Clubs from the state’s north featured heavily in the opening round draw. The northern matches include, Doreen United taking on Whitehorse United, Roxburgh Park United hosting Glen Waverley, Plenty Valley Lions playing Moreland, Meadow Park travelling to Albert Park, Greenvale United playing Rosebus and Epping City against Thornbury Athletic
In other matches, the Western Eagles drew St Albans Gospic Bears in the opening round of the cup. Spring Hills drew Tullamarine, Keilor Wolves will travel to face Sebastopol Vikings, Westside Strikers drew Mentone and Melton Phoenix will play off against Elwood City.
Wyndham will face Bendigo City, Truganina will play the Yarra Jets and Tarneit will play Endeavour United. While Balmoral received a first up bye.
