In Focus: Darwin Olympic seek best-ever Cup finish as sole Northern Territory representative

Darwin Olympic are the Northern Territory’s only representative in the Hahn Australia Cup Final Rounds, returning to the competition for the first time since 2019.

They will target their best-ever finish in the competition with a win in the Round of 32 after reaching the same stage of the competition six years ago.
 

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Darwin Olympic SC

Home Ground: Darwin Football Stadium

Founded: 1967

Australia Cup Final Rounds Appearances (inc. 2025): 3

Best Result: Round of 32 (2015, 2019)

Coach: John Tsaknis

Road to the Round of 32:

  • Garuda 0-1 Darwin Olympic
  • Darwin Olympic 2-1 Verdi
  • Mindil Aces 1-1 (6-7 on pens) Darwin Olympic 

Olympic’s run to the Final Rounds could not have been much tighter, with only one goal separating them from the opposition in their victories over Garuda and Verdi.

They secured their place on the national stage against Mindil Aces, prevailing in a penalty shootout.

After missing out on the Round of 32 at the final hurdle in 2024, Olympic can go the furthest they have in the Cup when they face first-time entrants Nunawading City from Victoria.

Match Details

Darwin Olympic vs Nunawading City
Date: Tuesday, 22 July 2025
Time: 7:00 pm/7:30 pm (AEST)
Venue: Darwin Football Stadium 

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