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Auckland FC 1-1 Melbourne City
Auckland FC win 7-6 on penalties
MATCH REPORT: Auckland break City hearts in thrilling penalty shootout
Steve Corica
Auckland FC booked their spot in the final four of the Isuzu UTE A-League Finals Series for the second successive season after a nerve-wracking win over Melbourne City in the Elimination Finals.
Black Knights boss Steve Corica discussed the rollercoaster ride that was the 120 minutes when speaking in his post-match press conference.
Aurelio Vidmar
Melbourne City’s Isuzu UTE A-League title defence is officially over after they were dumped out of the Finals Series on penalties.
Head Coach Aurelio Vidmar reflected on the 120 minutes and the season thats been when speaking in his post-match press conference.
Melbourne Victory 0-1 Sydney FC
MATCH REPORT: Devenish-Meares outstanding in Sydney FC’s elimination final triumph
Arthur Diles
Melbourne Victory boss Arthur Diles didn’t hold back when speaking to the media in the aftermath of his side’s Elimination Final loss to Sydney FC.
Click on the video below to watch the full press conference as he took aim at the match officials.
Patrick Kisnorbo
It was a happy return to his old club for Sydney FC boss Patrick Kisnorbo as the Sky Blues defeated Melbourne Victory 1-0 at AAMI Park to book their spot in the Semi-Finals.
Up next for Sydney is a two-legged date with Premiership winners Newcastle Jets for a spot in the Grand Final.
