A-League semi-final: Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory
29 ImagesVictory overcame their long-running hoodoo against the Sky Blues with a 3-2 win in extra time to claim a spot in the A-League grand final.
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James Troisi of Victory gestures to Sydney supporters after scoring a goal. Photo AAP
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Melbourne Victory head coach Kevin Muscat celebrates after the final whistle after winning the A-League Semi-Final. Photo AAP
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James Troisi of the Victory runs with the ball as Joshua Brilliante of Sydney challenges. Photo AAP
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David Carney of Sydney celebrates with coach Graham Arnold following a goal in stoppage time. Photo AAP
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Stefan Nigro of Victory scores an own goal. Photo AAP
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Stefan Nigro of Victory scores an own goal. Photo AAP
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Stefan Nigro of Victory (right) reacts after scoring an own goal. Photo AAP
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Besart Berisha of Victory competes for possession with Brandon O'Neill of Sydney. Photo AAP
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Kosta Barbarouses of the Victory (right) celebrates scoring a goal. Photo AAP
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Kosta Barbarouses of the Victory (right) celebrates scoring a goal. Photo AAP
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Leroy George of the Victory turns with the ball as Bobo of Sydney. Photo AAP
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Joshua Brilliante of Sydney competes to head the ball with James Troisi of Victory. Photo AAP
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James Troisi of Victory (left) celebrates with team mates after scoring a goal. Photo AAP
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Besart Berisha of the Victory is tackled by Luke Wilkshire. Of Sydney. Photo AAP
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Besart Berisha of Victory controls the ball. Photo AAP
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Adrian Mierzejewski of Sydney runs with the ball as Terry Antonis of the Victory challenges. Photo AAP
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Besart Berisha of Victory is tackled by Joshua Brilliante of Sydney. Photo AAP
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Adrian Mierzejewski of Sydney competes for possession with Terry Antonis (left) and Carl Valeri of Victory. Photo AAPPhoto: Dan Himbrechts
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Besart Berisha of Victory reacts during the A-League Semi-Final match. Photo AAP
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Terry Antonis of the Victory (right) lays on the ground after his own goal gave Sydney an equaliser in the last minute of the second half. Photo AAP
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David Carney of Sydney (centre) celebrates a late goal in stoppage time. Photo AAP
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Luke Wilkshire of Sydney competes for possession with Christian Theoharous of Victory. Photo AAP
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Luke Wilkshire of Sydney competes for possession with Christian Theoharous of Victory. Photo AAP
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David Carney of Sydney (second right) celebrates a late goal. Photo AAP
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Adrian Mierzejewski of Sydney is tackled by James Troisi of Victory. Photo AAP
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James Troisi of Victory (left) celebrates with team mates after scoring a goal. Photo AAP
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Terry Antonis of the Victory (right) lays on the ground after his own goal gave Sydney an equaliser in the last minute of the second half. Photo AAP
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Terry Antonis of the Victory passes the ball. Photo AAP
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Kosta Barbarouses of the Victory (right) celebrates scoring a goal. Photo AAP