The teams are ready for the second legs of the semi-finals in the 2024-25 Isuzu UTE A-League.
Melbourne Victory will be making the trip to Go Media Stadium to take on Auckland FC this Saturday. Coach Arthur Diles has named club captain Roderick Miranda in the extended squad as they prepare to cross the Tasman.
Miranda missed the first leg, which ended in a 1-0 defeat for the Victory against Auckland, and with his defensive replacement, Brendan Hamill, suffering an ACL injury last week, the return of Miranda would be a significant boost for the team as they aim to overcome their aggregate deficit to reach the Grand Final.
In a press conference on Thursday morning before their Auckland trip, Diles confirmed that Miranda has resumed training, although a final decision regarding his travel to the semi-final will be made closer to match day.
“Roddy trained today,” Diles stated.
“He seemed to be in good shape, so fingers crossed that he feels fine tomorrow and is fit enough to travel with the squad. We should have a clearer picture tomorrow morning.”
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In the other semi-final clash, Western United faces a daunting three-goal deficit against Melbourne City, as they strive for a remarkable comeback at AAMI Park on Saturday evening.
City clinched a convincing 3-0 victory in the first leg, missing defender Nathaniel Atkinson due to a minor calf injury, but he is expected to return to the squad this weekend.
Stay updated with all the team developments from the four clubs vying for a spot in the Grand Final below.
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Auckland FC v Melbourne Victory
Saturday, May 24 – Go Media Stadium – 4pm AEST
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Auckland FC squad: 1. Michael WOUD, 2. Hiroki SAKAI, 4. Nando PIJNAKER, 5. Tommy SMITH, 6. Louis VERSTRAETE, 7. Cameron HOWIESON, 8. Luis TOOMEY, 9. Max MATA, 10. Guillermo MAY, 11. Marlee FRANÇOIS, 12. Alex PAULSEN, 14. Liam GILLION, 15. Francis DE VRIES, 17. Callan ELLIOT, 21. Jesse RANDALL, 22. Jake BRIMMER, 23. Dan HALL, 25. Neyder MORENO, 27. Logan ROGERSON, 28. Luis Felipe GALLEGOS
(Two to be omitted)
Ins: 8. Luis TOOMEY, 9. Max MATA
Outs: Nil
Unavailable: Nil
Melbourne Victory squad: 4. Lachlan JACKSON, 6. Ryan TEAGUE, 7. Daniel ARZANI, 8. Zinedine MACHACH, 9. Nikolaos VERGOS, 10. Bruno FORNAROLI, 11. Clerismario SANTOS RODRIGUES, 14. Jordi VALADON, 16. Joshua INSERRA, 17. Nishan VELUPILLAY, 18. Fabian MONGE, 19. Jing REEC, 21. Roderick MIRANDA, 22. Joshua RAWLINS, 23. Alexander BADOLATO, 24. Alexander MENELAOU, 25. Jack DUNCAN, 27. Reno PISCOPO, 28. Kasey BOS, 30. Daniel GRASKOSKI
Ins: 18. Fabian MONGE (promoted), 19. Jing REEC (promoted)
Outs: 5. Brendan HAMILL (injured)
Unavailable: 1. Mitch LANGERAK (injured), 3. Adama TRAORE (injured)
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Melbourne City v Western United
Saturday, May 24 – AAMI Park – 7.35pm AEST
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Melbourne City squad: 2. Callum TALBOT, 6. Steven UGARKOVIC, 7. Mathew LECKIE, 10. Yonatan COHEN, 13. Nathaniel ATKINSON, 16. Aziz BEHICH (C), 17. Max CAPUTO, 18. Dakota OCHSENHAM (GK), 19. Zane SCHREIBER, 21. Alessandro LOPANE, 22. Germán FERREYRA, 23. Marco TILIO, 27. Kai TREWIN, 30. Andreas KUEN, 33. Patrick BEACH (GK), 35. Medin MEMETI, 36. Harry SHILLINGTON, 39. Emin DURAKOVIC, 41. Lawrence WONG, 47. Kavian RAHMANI
(Two to be omitted)
Ins: 13. Nathaniel ATKINSON (returns from injury), 39. Emin DURAKOVIC (promoted)
Outs: Nil
Unavailable: 8. Jimmy JEGGO (achilles), 15. Andrew NABBOUT (knee), 26. Samuel SOUPRAYEN (calf), 34. Jayden NECOVSKI (knee), 40. James NIEUWENHUIZEN (knee)
Western United squad: 4. James DONACHIE, 5. Oliver LAVALE, 6. Tomoki IMAI, 7. Ramy NAJJARINE, 9. Hiroshi IBUSUKI, 10. Matthew GRIMALDI, 13. Tate RUSSELL, 17. Ben GARUCCIO (C), 19. Noah BOTIC, 20. Abel WALATEE, 21. Sebastian PASQUALI, 22. Kane VIDMAR, 23. Rhys BOZINOVSKI, 24. Michael RUHS, 30. Dylan LEONARD, 32. Angus THURGATE, 33. Matt SUTTON (GK), 44. Jordan LAUTON, 70. Michael VONJA (GK), 77. Riku DANZAKI
(Two to be omitted)
Ins: 4. James DONACHIE (returns from injury), 21. Sebastian PASQUALI (promoted)
Outs: Nil
Unavailable: Nil
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