The Hyundai A-League community is prepared for a huge weekend of football.
The semi-finals of the competition will be played on Saturday and Sunday, with the winners to progress to grand final day.
Minor premier Sydney FC will host Perth Glory in the first semi-final on Saturday night at Allianz Stadium.
The Sydney FC juggernaut will look to roll on after an impressive regular season campaign.
The club took top spot and the Premier’s Plate after winning 20 games during the 2016/17 season.
Sydney FC’s impressive streak this season has included an unbeaten run at home.
On the A-League website, Sydney FC captain Alex Brosque said his club’s supporters had been a big reason for the team’s success at Allianz Stadium.
“We need them to turn out in big numbers for our semi-final, it is a do-or-die contest,” he said.
“We need as many people there as possible [on Saturday night] to help spur us on and lead us to a good win.”
Sydney FC players should be well rested after having a week off from the competition.
While Sydney FC had a break, Perth took on Melbourne City in an elimination final last week.
The Glory kept its season alive with a 2-0 win, with Diego Castro and Joel Chianese scoring goals for the winners.
In the second semi-final, powerhouse club Melbourne Victory will host Brisbane Roar at AAMI Park on Sunday afternoon.
The Victory players will also be well rested after enjoying a week off.
Brisbane progressed to the semi-finals with a penalty shootout win against the Brisbane Roar.
The Victory will start as favourite after finishing the regular season in second position.
Joshua Bartlett
A sporting fanatic who is keen to promote all codes in the Illawarra and abroad. Mercury's chief football reporter.
A sporting fanatic who is keen to promote all codes in the Illawarra and abroad. Mercury's chief football reporter.
