The teams that will compete for the A-League title have been determined

On Saturday, May 18, the second legs of the A-League playoff semi-finals took place. Wellington Phoenix faced Melbourne Victory, while Central Coast Mariners clashed with Sydney FC.

Wellington Phoenix - Melbourne Victory - 1:2 (1:2)

The first match between these teams ended in a 0-0 draw, making this match decisive. The hosts dominated possession but struggled to find the net. Melbourne Victory played defensively and capitalized on a counterattack. In the 81st minute, the visitors took the lead, though they couldn't hold on to it, as Phoenix equalized in the 90+9th minute.

The game went into extra time with little change in dynamics. Melbourne continued their defensive strategy and seized their moment in attack. Following a corner, forward Ikonomidis scored. This advantage was enough for Victory to secure a 2-1 win.

Central Coast Mariners - Sydney FC - 0:0 (2:1)

In the first leg, the Mariners secured a narrow 2-1 advantage, allowing them to play defensively in this match. Sydney controlled possession significantly more but struggled to create clear scoring opportunities. Central Coast's effective defense enabled them to maintain a goalless draw in this match and an overall victory.

Thus, Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne Victory will compete for the A-League championship title. The final match will take place on Friday, May 24, kicking off at 11:45 Central European Time.