Auckland FC reached their first A-League Grand Final in only their second season by defeating Adelaide United 3-0 on May 15, securing a 4-1 aggregate win in the semi-final [1, 2]. Jake Girdwood-Reich opened scoring with a first-half header, Sam Cosgrove converted a penalty, and Logan Rogerson scored late to complete the 3-0 victory at Mount Smart Stadium, following an initial 1-1 draw there [1, 2].
Sydney FC booked their place in the Grand Final with a tense penalty shootout win over Newcastle Jets on May 16 [3, 4]. The second leg ended 1-1 in regular time, leveling the aggregate score at 2-2 and forcing penalties [3, 4]. Ben Garuccio scored the decisive penalty after Sydney keeper Harrison Devenish-Meares saved Xavier Bertoncello's attempt, sealing a 4-2 shootout win for Sydney [3, 4]. Newcastle Jets had won both the Australian Cup and Premier's Plate this season but missed out on a 'triple crown' after falling in the semi-final shootout [3, 4].
The A-League Grand Final will see Auckland FC face Sydney FC, with Sydney aiming for a record-extending sixth league title under coach Patrick Kisnorbo, according to The Straits Times [3]. Adelaide United's season ended after their semi-final aggregate loss to Auckland FC [1, 2].
The Grand Final date and venue have yet to be announced.