Western Sydney Wanderers have been drawn against Tigers FC in the round of 32 of the Australia Cup. The match is set to be played during the Kanga Cup week, with Tigers FC hoping to host the game at Canberra Stadium.

What happened?

Tigers FC drew Western Sydney Wanderers in the Australia Cup round of 32, with the match to be played between July 13 and 17.

Why it matters for Western Sydney Wanderers

The match will be a significant test for Western Sydney Wanderers, with Tigers FC aiming to cause an upset against the A-League giants.

What comes next?

Tigers FC are aiming to have a date and location locked in by the end of the week, with the scheduled match to be fitted into Western Sydney Wanderers' pre-season program.

The Kanga Cup attracts thousands of visitors to Canberra each year, and Tigers FC are hoping to capitalize on this by hosting the Australia Cup match during the same week.

Western Sydney Wanderers have a passionate fanbase, and it is expected that many fans will make the trip to Canberra to support their team.

Tigers FC head coach Ali Efe is confident that his team can cause an upset against Western Sydney Wanderers, saying 'This is really big not only for Tigers but for Canberra'.

The match will be a great opportunity for Tigers FC to showcase their talent against strong opposition, with Western Sydney Wanderers' current head coach Ufuk Talay familiar with the capital having previously been an assistant at the former FFA Centre of Excellence.

TeamOpponentDate
Western Sydney WanderersTigers FCJuly 13-17