The Beautiful Game

Wellington Phoenix have taken down Sydney FC in an epic 3-2 win at Westpac Stadium. In a frustrating first half for players an supporters, the teams entered the break without scoring a goal. The stalemate would not continue though, with Wellington firing quickly after the break though Tim Brown. Brown's retirement may be imminent but he appeared keen to prolong his career even by a game. Sigmund then went on to double the kiwis' lead in the 78th minute, the goal was the first in a frantic final 10 minutes of play. The 10,000 strong crowd then went on to witness one of the most entertaining finishes in A-League history. Sydney clawed back into the game through Chianese. The sky blue slotted home a quick brace with goals in the 70th and 82nd. Wellington had the last laugh though. An 87th minute penalty goal from crowd favourite Paul Ifill secured the win for Wellington. The 3-2 win puts Wellington through to the next round of finals where they will face either...

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.