The Hyundai A-League Finals Series began with two gripping Elimination Finals over the weekend that provided plenty of entertainment and late drama.
Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United were the two teams that remain alive after contrasting wins over Wellington Phoenix and Melbourne City respectively.
While Victory’s finals experience and class shone out over a brave Phoenix outfit, it took 120 absorbing minutes for the Reds to edge past City thanks to Ben Halloran’s late goal in extra-time.
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REPORT: Toivonen stars as Victory send Phoenix packing
REPORT: Halloran strikes late as Reds sink City in extra-time
WIN: A signed Keisuke Honda jersey
While fans of the winning teams were understandably overjoyed by seeing their side move on to the Semi-Finals, there was only despair for supporters of the Phoenix and City who now turn their focus to next season.
We’ve wrapped up the best social media reaction to the opening weekend of the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 Finals Series…
When you score in the 120th minute to book your spot in the semi finals feat. @JamieODoherty & @ZacMayburgess #FeelTheFinals@adelaideunited
@eleagueaustralia pic.twitter.com/ZqaX3aFISs— JAKE BUCKLEY 🇦🇺 (@TheMasterBucks) May 5, 2019
That moment when @BenHalloran23 brings it home #ADLvMCY @AdelaideUnited pic.twitter.com/eeAIINm2KG
— RJ Grae (@AppropriateMe) May 5, 2019
Special moments with special people 💙 #MVFC #ForTheFifth pic.twitter.com/KFZ8esijts
— Melbourne Victory (@gomvfc) May 5, 2019
COYR ❤️ #AUFC #adlvsmbc pic.twitter.com/Fc8hEkG34S
— • 🇦🇺🇬🇷 (@StelioK15) May 5, 2019
UNITEDDD 1-0🔴 what a game! Onto Perth next week! @AdelaideUnited @ALeague #FeelTheFinals #AUFC pic.twitter.com/yEa1MynTz9
— AmoR_A@R_8925💛❤️🐺🇮🇹 (@aaronrinaldi251) May 5, 2019
This is why a home final is such an advantage 😊 thanks to the fans for their support (📸 kencarter) pic.twitter.com/D8j7K1uVQe
— Michael Marrone (@MickMarrone) May 5, 2019
https://twitter.com/sharizaronaq/status/1124288381897207808
Not the result we wanted tonight but I’m so proud of how far all the @WgtnPhoenixFC boys have come this season. So hold your heads Gogh boys and be proud of how much we have achieved. I have so much love for Everyone at the club 💛 #StandupWithYourNix #lovethenix
— Jess Pritchard (@jess01nix) May 3, 2019
