Sydney win last spot in finals

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A gritty 3-2 win against Newcastle at the SFS has seen the Sydney FC qualify for the 2011-12 A-League finals.

Sydney join Melbourne Heart, Perth Glory, Wellington Phoenix, reigning champions Brisbane Roar and of course newly crowned premiers the Central Coast Mariners in the A-League's finals series.

The finals will unfold as follows:

Wellington will host Sydney at Westpac Stadium this friday in the first elimination final.

On Sunday Perth will host Melbourne Heart at Nib Stadium in the second elimination final.

Brisbane and Central Coast will face off in a two legged Major Semi Final, played first in Brisbane this Saturday and then in Central Coast next Sunday.

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