 Croatia would go on to win all 6 of its remaining matches, but still it wasn't enough.During the period of 1980-1983 Melbourne Croatia would make up for falling short so many times in the League by winning the end of year State League Cup in 1980, 1981 (defeating Doveton 3–1 in the final) and 1983 where the club gained its sweetest revenge defeating Green Gully 4–0 in the Final.The club had further success in cup competitions during this period as it won the Dockerty Cup in 1980 and 1983, and the Ampol Cup in 1980.