Sydney FC remain firmly in the hunt for a remarkable spot in the Finals Series, thanks to a breathtaking last-minute strike from Princess Ibini, which propelled the Sky Blues to a thrilling 1-0 victory over Perth Glory at Allianz Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
At the end of regular time, with the match deadlocked at 0-0, both Sydney and Perth were on the verge of being eliminated from Finals contention. However, Ibini’s powerful shot into the top corner ensured that the reigning champions stayed in the fight for post-season action.
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Sydney FC has never missed out on a Finals Series throughout the 17-year history of the Ninja A-League. Although they faced a tough patch earlier in the season, they have bounced back impressively with five wins out of their last six matches, narrowing the gap to just two points behind sixth-placed Canberra United as they approach the final round of the regular season.
On Sunday, Canberra will take on the Wellington Phoenix, and a victory for them could see Sydney’s season come to an end. Conversely, if Canberra fails to secure all three points, Sydney’s quest for a Finals spot will extend into the final round of the competition.
Brisbane Roar also pose a threat to Sydney FC’s Finals ambitions this weekend. Both sides are currently on 25 points, but Brisbane has a superior goal difference of +6 compared to Sydney’s -5. If the Roar wins their match against the Western Sydney Wanderers, who occupy the bottom of the league table, they will pull three points ahead of Sydney and have an unassailable 11-goal lead in goal difference.
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