Can the Central Coast stage a fantastic fightback? Yellow Army, make some noise as these two outstanding sides battle to host the Grand Final!
Can the Central Coast stage a fantastic fightback? Yellow Army, make some noise as these two outstanding sides battle to host the Grand Final!
The Grand Final awaits! Get along to the Bluetongue Stadium on Sunday for another belting battle between the Hyundai A-League-s two best teams.
There-s a real sense of déjà vu about this finals clash between Mariners and Roar.
This time last year, the two sides were set to embark on the second leg in exactly the same position, with Brisbane leading by two goals. At least, this time, the current Premiers have home advantage as they bid to claw their way back into the tie for the right to host the Grand Final. They-ll need the full backing of the Yellow Army too, as a 2-0 deficit against their perpetual adversaries is a tough mountain to climb.
There are sure to be plenty of twists and turns across the 90 minutes though, so be a part of the excitement and show your support!
Roar will go into the match confident they can secure their second home Grand Final in as many years, after a powerful display at Suncorp last Saturday.
Ange Postecoglou-s men certainly were quick out of the blocks, racing into the lead in the eighth minute through Henrique - who had already missed a penalty. Had the home side taken a couple more of their countless opportunities before Erik Paartalu eventually grabbed a second five minutes from time, then they would already be out of sight, but, at 2-0, this one is far from over.
If Central Coast can sneak an early goal at the Bluetongue Stadium this weekend, then it is game on!
The Yellow & Navy have already proved this season that they can overcome Roar.
A 2-1 win at Suncorp in December gave them the belief that they could go on and win the league and, if they are firing on all cylinders this Sunday, there is no reason why they can-t play their way back into this tie.
With both clubs having played Asian Champions League matches this week, there are sure to be a few tired legs on the field, so it-s up to the Yellow Army to lift their players with 90 minutes of non-stop noise from the stands.
While the Mariners will have the full backing of a boisterous home support, Roar will be encouraged by the cushion that the first leg has given them, along with the fact that they won last time they turned out in Gosford - a 2-0 triumph in Week 18.
It-s set to be an epic clash at Bluetongue Stadium, as the Premiers try to overturn a two-goal deficit. Can they mount a massive fightback or will Brisbane hold out?
Whatever the outcome, there are sure to be countless thrills and non-stop drama along the way.
These two sides only ever provide incredible entertainment, and this Sunday-s tussle will be no different, so get your ticket today and be a part of the excitement. It-s Hyundai A-League finals action at its best - don-t miss it!