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3rd MNFC EMPIRE CUP
1 Nov 2026 · Sarah Redfern Playing Fields, Guernsey Ave, Minto NSW 2566 · 35+
- The competition
- group knockout
- Teams
- 10
- On the field
- 9-a-side
- Entry fee
- $750
Full time on the tournament
Nepal United FC, champions.
Tournament complete23 of 23 played
Your matchday guide
- Venue
- Sarah Redfern Playing Fields, Guernsey Ave, Minto NSW 2566
- Report by
- 07:00
- First kick-off
- 08:00
- Squad size
- 15 players
- Organiser
- Janamat Shah
- Contact
- 0416 978 544
Participating clubs
The draw
The groups.
The occasion
More than a match.
🏆 Big prizes. Fierce competition. One community! ⚽🔥
The 3rd MNFC Empire Cup is bringing the action with a 35+ age category, 9-a-side football tournament!
Proudly presented by Macarthur Nepalese Football Club and Empire Homes & Construction.
Bring your family, back your team and celebrate football with our community! 🇳🇵🇦🇺
What’s at stake
The honours.
Champions
$3,500
Runners-up
$1,500
Best Player
$150
Best Goalkeeper
$150
Highest Scorer
$150
Fair Play Team
Trophy
Every game. Every goal.
Fixtures & results.
8:00 amKick-off
8:29 amKick-off
8:58 amKick-off
9:27 amKick-off
9:56 amKick-off
10:25 amKick-off
10:54 amKick-off
11:23 amKick-off
11:52 amKick-off
12:21 pmKick-off
12:50 pmKick-off
1:19 pmKick-off
Where everyone stands
The standings.
Group A
Played 4 · W 3 · D 1 · L 0 · GD 13
Played 4 · W 3 · D 1 · L 0 · GD 12
Played 4 · W 2 · D 0 · L 2 · GD -6
Played 4 · W 1 · D 0 · L 3 · GD -4
Played 4 · W 0 · D 0 · L 4 · GD -15
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nepal United FC | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +13 | 10 |
| 2 |  Parra Park FC | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +12 | 10 |
| 3 |  Austral Nepalese Community Club | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -6 | 6 |
| 4 |  Laligurans Football CLUB | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 3 |
| 5 |  MNFC White | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -15 | 0 |
Top 2 go through to the knockout stage.
Group B
Played 4 · W 3 · D 0 · L 1 · GD 10
Played 4 · W 3 · D 0 · L 1 · GD -1
Played 4 · W 2 · D 1 · L 1 · GD 0
Played 4 · W 1 · D 1 · L 2 · GD -1
Played 4 · W 0 · D 0 · L 4 · GD -8
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MNFC Red | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +10 | 9 |
| 2 |  Leppington Gurkhas Recreational Club (LGRC) | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 9 |
| 3 |  St George Friends FC | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 4 |  Southwest Rhinos FC | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 4 |
| 5 |  Campsie fc | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -8 | 0 |
Top 2 go through to the knockout stage.
The road to the final
The knockout stage.
Play prepared
Rules & competition information
Everything your team needs to know before taking the field. Share these rules with your manager, captain and players.
9-a-side15 players per squad35+
- PLAYERS CRITERIA
1.1 All players must be of Nepalese origin.
1.2 Players must be strictly over the age of 35 (born on or before 01 November 1991).
1.3 All players residing in NSW and interstate must be registered in ANFA in their respective
clubs. (Exception - maximum of three (3) players in total can be obtained on loan from any
other NSW ANFA registered clubs).
1.4 Interstate teams may only loan a maximum of three (3) players in total from any NSW
ANFA registered club whereas they can loan any number of interstate players if the interstate
players’ primary residence is outside of NSW.
1.5 Players must show their proof of identification (ie, passport or Australian Driving Licence)
to verify their age when requested. The organising committee has the right to disallow players
from participating in the tournament if the player is unable to provide proof of age (NO ID = NO
PLAY). MNFC and ANFA will verify player’s eligibility in accordance with ANFA player’s
registration regulation for all players in players list to participate in MNFC Cup 2026.
1.6 Any club found in violation of these rules above will face immediate disqualification
from the tournament, without exception. - APPLICABLE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
2.1 All ANFA NSW terms and conditions apply to NSW based teams and players. Further
information, please refer to ANFA website: https://www.anfaaus.org.au/. For all queries
related to the rules and regulation and terms and conditions, please contact ANFA team
directly.
2.2 MNFC reserves the right to make any changes to the schedule, rules, and regulation at
any time without prior notification to the teams if deemed necessary. Teams will be
provided with the updated copies with the changes before the tournament. - COMMUNICATION
3.1 Captains, Managers, or representatives of each participating team shall liaise with MNFC
Tournament Organising Committee to discuss and coordinate all tournament related matters.
3.2 For any escalated disciplinary actions, MNFC will coordinate with ANFA. - GENERAL ON-FIELD RULES
4.1 MNFC Cup 2026 will be conducted as per outdoor FIFA rules and regulations except for
minor changes which are provided for throughout this section.
4.2 In the event of conflict with the FIFA rules, the tournament organising committee’s decision
will be the final and binding.
4.3 No Offside rules apply.
4.4 Yellow cards
4.4.1 Yellow cards will be issued as a formal warning to players whose conduct, in the sole
discretion of the referee, is deemed dangerous, dissenting, or unsporting.
4.4.2 Referees and the tournament coordinator have the final say in respect of the enforcement
of yellow cards.
4.4.3 Where a player accumulates three (3) Yellow Cards during the tournament, an automatic
suspension of one (1) match will apply.
4.4.4 Players who receive a total of two (2) yellow cards during one game will be suspended for
their team's next game.
4.5 Red cards
4.5.1 Red cards will be issued if the referee in his or her absolute discretion deems a player’s
repeated misconduct in respect of being dangerous or dissenting warrants it.
4.5.2 Once a player receives a red card, the player must leave the playing area and cannot re-
enter the game and will be suspended for their team's next game.
4.5.3 Excessive red cards or dangerous play may result in the team’s expulsion from the
tournament.
4.5.4 Referees and the tournament coordinator have the final say in respect of the enforcement
of red cards.
4.6 Rough play
4.6.1 Any intentional and/or excessively rough play will result in the player’s immediate
expulsion from the tournament.
4.7 Time
4.7.1 A running clock will be maintained by the referee and will stop only for prolonged injury
timeouts.
4.7.2 Any delay tactics (such as deliberately kicking the ball out of bounds) will allow the referee
at his or her absolute discretion to stop the clock.
4.7.3 If for any reason the game is cancelled with more than half played (if the second half has
started), the game and score at that point is considered final.
4.7.4 Referees have the discretion to shorten game times if games are running behind schedule.
4.8 Referees are to enforce these rules and regulations and maintain safety of players and have
the final say in respect of the enforcement of these rules along with the tournament
coordinator. - FORFEITS
5.1.1 Any team that forfeits a game will automatically forfeit all its games. This includes games
already played as well as to be played.
5.1.2 Forfeits will be recorded as a 3-0 result.
5.1.3 Any team that forfeits will be disqualified from participating in the following year’s MNFC
Cup tournament. - PLAYERS
6.1.1 Each team must have the same uniform.
6.1.2 Individual players must be fully geared, i.e., boots, shin pads, socks covering shin pads,
shorts, and jerseys.
6.1.3 Metal cleats (studs) are not permitted whatsoever.
6.1.4 The referee may ask the player to leave the ground if the player is deemed not
appropriately geared.
6.1.5 No jewellery is to be worn during the game, and the referee may ask the player to leave
the ground.
6.1.6 In the case of two teams wearing similar colours, one team may be required to wear bibs,
and a coin toss will decide the outcome.
6.2 Number of players
6.2.1 Each team will consist of a maximum of 15 players and one team manager or coach.
6.2.2 Nine (9) players + Five (5) substitutes are allowed per game.
6.2.3 Substitutions can be made only during the stoppage of play and at referee’s signal.
6.2.4 No rotating Sub allowed which means once substituted, the substituted player cannot re-
enter in the same game.
6.2 Presentation of players
6.2.1 Teams must report at least 15 mins before the game.
6.2.2 If a team cannot field their nine players at kick off, the missing players can only enter the
field after 3 minutes from kick off time.
6.2.3 If a team fails to field their team (minimum six players) after 10 mins of the kick-off time,
the opposing team will be declared the winner with a score line of three goals to nil. - TREATMENT OF INJURIES AND INSURANCE
7.1 There will be a First Aid officers on duty for the duration of the tournament. However,
participating clubs are ultimately responsible for the safety and wellbeing of their players.
7.2 All injuries are treated on or off the ground. For any injury that cannot be treated on or off the
ground, the player will need to be dispatched to the nearest medical centre or hospital at their
own expense, either using their own or their club’s insurance.
7.3 MNFC will not be held responsible for any injuries and/or casualties that may occur on or
off the grounds while the tournament is in session. - TREATMENT OF COSTS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
8.1 In the event of any cancellation of the tournament in whole or in part, MNFC will not be
responsible for any expenses incurred by any team. No refunds will be made if the tournament
is cancelled in whole or in part due to unfortunate weather condition or any other reason.
8.2 Interstate players are advised to allow ample time before their return flight. MNFC will not
bear flight/train/bus rebooking costs in case of flights being missed due to matches being
delayed beyond published schedule. - DETERMINATION OF GROUP POSITIONS AND/OR PLACING
9.1 Group standings will be decided in the following order of priority:
· Head-to-head result.
· Goal Difference
· Most goals scored.
· Fewest Goals Allowed.
· Coin toss.
9.2 Points are awarded as 3 points for a win, 1 point for a tie and 0 points for a loss.
9.3 If no winner decided even after extra time, the teams will go into a penalty shootout. A coin
toss will decide which team shoots first. The Referee will decide which goal the teams will
shoot at.
9.3.1 Three (3) penalties for each team. If the scores are still tied; then the team will go into
sudden death shootout. - CONDUCT OF PLAYERS AND SPECTATORS AND DISCIPLINE
10.1 The tournament will be played in a true spirit of sportsmanship, with ZERO tolerance
for violence, abuse, or misconduct of any kind. Violation of any members of a club will
result in club’s immediate expulsion from the tournament and disqualification from all the
future MNFC competitions.
10.2 The Captain of each team is responsible for the conduct and safety of their team members;
this includes offensive language and behaviour. If any altercations occur, the referee will only
deal with the captain.
10.3 The Referee will decide to abandon the game should there be any antisocial behaviour,
especially violence. Both team captains will be notified, and the team will be expelled from the
tournament immediately.
10.4 Teams bear the responsibility to caution their club members and supporters regarding
their conduct during the tournament, as violence and the use of abusive words or profanities
will not be tolerated, due to the family friendly nature of the tournament.
10.5 In extreme cases, the behaviour of club members and supporters may lead to the club’s
expulsion from the tournament and may limit the opportunity for its participation the following
year.
10.6 The tournament committee reserves the right to suspend or expel any player, coach, or
spectator from the tournament for unruly conduct. A coach, manager, spectator or player can
be asked to leave the vicinity of the Tournament by the Tournament Organising Committee, and
a report will be put forward for further deliberations which may include being banned from
future Tournaments. - DECISIONS, APPEALS, AND PROTESTS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION
11.1 The match referees’ decision is final on the pitch and binding. No appeals will be
entertained.
11.2 The referee may change a decision on realising that it is incorrect or, at his/her discretion,
on the advice of an assistant referee or the Match Commissioner, provided he/she has not
restarted play or terminated the match.
11.3 In the event of an adamant dispute, the team manager may refer to the Match
Commissioner who will decide on the matter at his or her discretion only, and if any decision is
entertained, the decision is final.
11.4 Any team disregarding a decision by the referees and/or the tournament committee to
either suspend or cancel tournament play will be disqualified for the remainder of the
tournament.
11.5 Any protest regarding the opposing team's player must be submitted in writing to the
match commissioner no later than 30 mins after the match in question, or before the start of
the next match if the next match commences in a shorter timeframe. This is subject to a non-
refundable $100 protest fee and must be paid in full. - FOOTBALL PITCHES
12.1 The tournament will be conducted across two standard 11-a-side football pitches.
12.2 The organising committee will not entertain requests for schedule changes, pitch, or game
postponement.
12.4 No alcohol and no smoking rules apply throughout the ground vicinity including the car
park. Failure to adhere to the rules may result in disciplinary action and/or being sanctioned by
ground management.
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