Monash and Melbourne Victory U-Nite

Wednesday 14 October

Miles Rodriquez - Media Intern

Almost 400 Monash students from a number of different backgrounds and cultures were in attendance for the U-Nite match on Friday night hosted by the Multicultural commission of Victoria and Melbourne Victory at Etihad stadium.

U-Nite was deliberately held on the biggest match of the season, Victory vs. Sydney F.C., to raise more awareness for the commission’s Community Accord document which demands the community to uphold basic human rights, dignity, equality while also looking to eliminate racial and religious vilification.

The significance of the event was not lost on Monash’s multicultural contingent, who were eager to support the cause and attended in large numbers, cheering loudly throughout the match.

The students were welcomed to the match by Monash Sport’s David Nankervis, who explained what U-Nite was about. Door prizes, including signed Victory guerneys and footballs were awarded by Victory players Luke Pilkington and Steven Pace.

The pre match entertainment involved Scottish bagpipes and Chinese Dragons among various other entertainment to represent the multiculturalism entrenched in Australian society and football.

On the field, Melbourne didn’t have the best of games, conceding three goals in the opening 20 minutes. From there, Sydney controlled the match with ease and moved into top spot on the A-League table.

For the full photo gallery from the event, please click here.

The pre-match welcome

Luis Fabiano from Melbourne Victory takes a shot at goal

Cheering during the match