Ahead of the Semi Final second legs of the Isuzu UTE A-League Finals Series, KEEPUP provides a lowdown on everything you need to know.
This year’s Isuzu UTE A-League Grand Finalists will be determined this weekend in two blockbuster Semi Final second legs.
The Semi Finals kicked off last weekend with two enthralling first legs in both Sydney and Adelaide, setting things up brilliantly for the return fixtures.
It all begins at AAMI Park on Friday night as Sydney FC travel south to take on premiers Melbourne City, with the scores still level between the two teams after a 1-1 draw in the Harbour City.
Play continues on Saturday night in Gosford as Central Coast Mariners play host to Adelaide United at Industree Group Stadium and return home with the ascendancy after seeing off the Reds 2-1 in the City of Churches.
The winners of the respective ties will secure their place in the Grand Final on June 3.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of this weekend’s fixtures.
Featured image (right): Rachel Bach – @bythewhiteline
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SEMI FINAL FIXTURES
SECOND LEGS
Melbourne City v Sydney FC – second leg
Friday, May 19 2023
AAMI Park
Kick-off: 7.45pm AEST
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Central Coast Mariners v Adelaide United – second leg
Saturday, May 20 2023
Industree Group Stadium
Kick-off: 7.45pm AEST
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HOW THE FIRST LEGS PLAYED OUT
Sydney FC 1-1 Melbourne City – first leg
Friday, May 12 2023
Allianz Stadium
Missed any of the action? Get up to speed with KEEPUP’s in depth coverage of the clash at Allianz Stadium.
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FIVE THINGS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED: Outlandish 92nd minute sub, City rejig midfield
GLOVER: Transfer admission after two moments of Semi Final magic
LECKIE: ‘Perfect’ three-word tip-off that saw Socceroo end 12-year Finals wait
Adelaide United 1-2 Central Coast Mariners – first leg
Saturday, May 13 2023
Coopers Stadium
Missed any of the action? Get up to speed with KEEPUP’s in depth coverage of the clash at Coopers Stadium.
MATCH REPORT: Advantage Mariners! Monty’s men come from behind to beat Adelaide in thrilling Semi Final first leg
REACTION: Cummings’ beautiful tribute to his ‘biggest supporter’: ‘That goal was for him’
6 THINGS YOU MISSED: From Adelaide v Mariners Semi, inc. Monty’s big call to stop Irankunda
MONTGOMERY: ‘There were comments’: Mariners’ full-time reaction fuelled by Adelaide sledge
MCGARRY: Surprise tactic using ‘exceptional’ F3 Derby transfer bargain swings Semi Final – and, he was crook
READ: Adelaide dealt hammer blow with key duo set to miss remainder of the finals
HOW DO THE SEMI FINALS WORK?
The Semi Finals are played over two home-and-away legs, with the winners determined by an aggregate score from the two matches.
The first leg was hosted by the lower-ranked team in the respective tie last weekend, with the return leg taking place this week at the venue of the higher ranked team.
The Away Goals rule will not be used in the Semi Finals.
READ: A-League Competition Rules
As a result, if the scores are level on aggregate at the end of 90 minutes in the second leg – the winner will be determined via extra time or if required, a penalty shootout.
The winners of each two-legged Semi Final on an aggregate score over the two legs, advance to the Grand Final which will take place on Saturday, June 3 at CommBank Stadium.
WHERE DO I BUY TICKETS?
Tickets for the Second Leg Semi Finals went on sale last week for members, and the general public via Ticketek.
Tickets for the Isuzu UTE A-League Grand Final at CommBank Stadium went on sale to the general public 1.00pm AEST on Tuesday, May 2 via Ticketek, with a 20% ticket discount for all club members.
TRAVEL PACKAGES
A-Leagues official accommodation partner IHG is offering hotel discounts for travelling fans across the finals.
From May 22, Qantas are offering an exclusive discount code travel offer for participating team fans travelling to Sydney for the Grand Final.
There will also be special offers in partnership with participating Grand Final teams to support travelling fans.
HOW DO I WATCH THE FINALS?
Every match of the Isuzu UTE A-League Final Series will be broadcast live and free on 10 Bold, 10 Play, and live on Paramount+.
