An excellent Sydney FC have gone down fighting after more controversial calls and a defensive holdout by the Central Coast Mariners saw their Isuzu UTE A-League campaign end in a 0-0 stalemate, with the Mariners' 2-1 first-leg triumph secure them a Grand Final.
Despite falling short in the final moments, Sydney FC still have another chance at securing a spot in the Grand Final if they win by two points next weekend at Industree Group Stadium.
Sydney FC have manufactured a statement 4-0 win against Macarthur FC, after the side controlled their Elimination Final, setting them up with a date in the semi-finals, either with the Wellington Phoenix or Central Coast Mariners.