The Hyundai A-League 2016 Finals Series, presented by FOXTEL, is set to provide an enthralling climax to a record breaking Hyundai A-League 2015/16 Season that came to a thrilling conclusion on the final weekend.
In one of the tightest and most unpredictable races for top spot in the competition’s history Adelaide United claimed the Hyundai A-League 2015/16 Premiers Plate and secured a place in the AFC Champions League 2017 competition.
Adelaide United took top spot after defeating Melbourne City FC 2-0 on Friday night in the first match of the final round of the Hyundai A-League 2016/16 season and then had to nervously wait for the result between Melbourne Victory and Brisbane Roar FC (0-0) before celebrating their title win.
Football Federation Australia (FFA) Chief Executive Officer David Gallop, paid tribute to Adelaide United for this historic achievement.
“To go from last place in Round 8 to winning the Premiers Plate in Round 27 is an amazing accomplishment in any competition,” said Gallop.
“Credit must go to the Head Coach Guillermo Amor for building a fantastic team on and off the field along with his players, coaching & medical staff and also to the Adelaide United Club Chairman, Greg Griffin, CEO Grant Mayer and his administrative team for their efforts contributing to this success.
“I know that I speak for many who are now looking forward to a fantastic Hyundai A-League 2016 Finals Series to see who will be crowned Champions,” concluded Gallop
This was Adelaide United’s second Premiers Plate having previously won the title in the inaugural season of the Hyundai A-League (2005/06).
Adelaide United and the Western Sydney Wanderers FC have now booked a week off after finishing first and second respectively.
With a record 421 goals scored this season, the most in the competition’s eleven seasons courtesy of some of the most prolific strikers in the history of the Hyundai A-League, the cut-throat Hyundai A-League 2016 Finals Series is not to be missed.
Melbourne City FC’s Uruguayan striker Bruno Fornaroli scored 23 goals, a record haul in a Hyundai A-League season, while Brisbane Roar FC marksman Jamie Maclaren’s 18 goals is a record for an Australian player.
The Elimination Finals (Week One) of the Hyundai A-League 2016 Finals Series, presented by FOXTEL, will see Brisbane Roar FC (3rd) host Melbourne Victory (6th) on Friday (15 April) and Melbourne City FC (4th) go head to head with Perth Glory (5th) on Sunday (17 April).
Adelaide United and the Western Sydney Wanderers FC will await the winners of the Elimination Finals for a spot in the Hyundai A-League 2016 Grand Final to be played on Sunday 1 May 2016.
Hyundai A-League 2016 Elimination Finals (Week One)
Brisbane Roar FC v Melbourne Victory
Friday, 15 April 2016
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Kick-Off: 7:35pm (AEST)
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Melbourne City FC v Perth Glory
Sunday, 17 April 2016
AAMI Park, Melbourne
Kick-Off: 5:00pm (AEST)
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Week Two of the Hyundai A-League 2016 Finals Series, presented by FOXTEL, will see Adelaide United and Western Sydney Wanderers FC play the winners of the Elimination Finals.
Hyundai A-League 2016 Semi Finals (Week Two)
· Adelaide United will face the lowest placed winner from the Hyundai A-League 2016 Elimination Finals
· Western Sydney Wanderers FC will face the highest placed winner from the Hyundai A-League 2016 Elimination Finals
· Adelaide United will play their match against Melbourne City FC, Perth Glory or Melbourne Victory at Coopers Stadium on Friday 22 April. Kick-off is 7:05pm local (7:35 AEST)
· Western Sydney Wanderers FC will play their match against Brisbane Roar FC, Melbourne City FC, Perth Glory at Pirtek Stadium on Sunday 24 April. Kick-off is 5.00pm (AEST)
Hyundai A-League 2016 Finals Series, presented by FOXTEL
Hyundai A-League 2016 Elimination Finals
Hyundai A-League 2016 Elimination Final 1
Brisbane Roar FC v Melbourne Victory
Friday, 15 April 2016
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Kick-Off 7:35pm (AEST)
Ticketing Information
Brisbane Roar member and away team member on sale – Monday 11 April 9am to 4pm
Football Family (Roar members have the opportunity to purchase additional tickets during this time) – Monday 11 April 5pm to Tuesday 12 April 11am
General Public on sale – Tuesday 12 April 12pm
(All on sale times in AEST)
Get your tickets via: http://ffaus.co/16fsBRIvMVC
How much are tickets?
Category A – $55 Adult, $45 Concession, $30 Child, $140 Family
Category B – $45 Adult, $35 Concession, $25 Child, $115 Family
Category C General Admission – $35 Adult, $30 Concession, $20 Child $90 Family
The Den – $35 Adult, $30 Concession, $20 Child $90 Family
Hyundai A-League 2016 Elimination Final 2
Melbourne City FC v Perth Glory
Sunday, 17 April 2016
AAMI Park, Melbourne
Kick-Off 5.00pm (AEST)
Ticketing Information
City member and away team member on sale – Monday 11 April 9am to 4pm
Football Family (City members have the opportunity to purchase additional tickets during this time) – Monday 11 April 5pm to Tuesday 12 April 11am
General Public on sale – Tuesday 12 April 12pm
(All on sale times in AEST)
Get your tickets via http://ffaus.co/16fsMCYvPER
How much are tickets?
Category A – $65 Adult, $50 Concession, $30 Child, $160 Family
Category B – $50 Adult, $40 Concession, $25 Child, $125 Family
Category C General Admission – $35 Adult, $25 Concession, $15 Child, $85 Family
Active Support – $35 Adult, $25 Concession, $15 Child, $85 Family
Hyundai A-League 2016 Semi Finals
Hyundai A-League 2016 Semi Final 1
Adelaide United (1st) v Lowest placed winner from the Elimination Finals
Friday 22 April 2016
Coopers Stadium, Adelaide
Kick-Off: 7:05pm local (7.35pm AEST)
Ticketing Information
Monday 11 April 9am – 9am: Adelaide Untied Members Presale
Tuesday 12 April 12pm – Wednesday April 13 11am – Football Family
Wednesday April 13 12pm – General Public
Monday 18 April 9am – Away Team members on sale
Adelaide Untied Members Presale, Away Team Members presale – Monday 11 April 9am to 4pm
Football Family (AUFC members have the opportunity to purchase additional tickets during this time) – Monday 11 April 5pm to Tuesday 12 April 11am
General Public on sale – Tuesday 12 April 12pm
(All on sale times in ACST)
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How much are tickets?
Category A – $55 Adult, $45 Concession, $30 Child, $140 Family
Category B General Admission- $35 Adult, $25 Concession, $20 Child, $90 Family
Red Army – $35 Adult, $25 Concession, $20 Child, $90 Family
Hyundai A-League 2016 Semi Final 2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC (2nd) v Highest placed winner from the Elimination Finals
Sunday 24 April 2016
Kick-Off: 5:00pm (AEST)
Pirtek Stadium, Parramatta
Ticketing Information
WSW member and away team member on sale (including same seat) – Monday 11 April 9am to 8am Tuesday 12 April
Football Family (WSW members have the opportunity to purchase additional tickets during this time) – Tuesday 12 April 9am to Tuesday 12 April 12pm
General Public on sale – Tuesday 12 April 1pm
(All on sale times in AEST)
Get your tickets via http://ffaus.co/16fsWSWsf
How much are tickets?
Category A – $60 Adult, $50 Concession, $40 Child, $160 Family
Category B – $45 Adult, $35 Concession, $30 Child, $120 Family
Category C General Admission – $40 Adult, $30 Concession, $25 Child, $99 Family
RBB – $40 Adult, $30 Concession (no child or family tickets)
NB: Ticketmaster page may not be live due to event not yet being on sale
