2016 A-League Grand Final

2016 A-League Grand Final 2016 A-League Grand Final logo.png 2015–16 A-League Adelaide United Western SydneyWanderers 3 1 1 May 2016 Adelaide Oval Adelaide Isaías Jarred Gillett 50,119 Partly cloudy18 °C °FHistory for Adelaide, South Australia https://www.wunderground.com/history/airport/YPAD/2016/5/1/DailyHistory.html Weather Underground 26 April 2016 2015 2017 The 2016 A-League Grand Final was the eleventh A-League Grand Final, and was played on 1 May 2016, at Adelaide Oval to determine the 2015–16 A-League Champion. The match was contested by the two winning finals series semi-finalists, Adelaide United and Western Sydney Wanderers who finished the 2015–16 A-League season in first and second position respectively. The match was won by Adelaide United, who defeated Western Sydney Wanderers 3–1 in front of a crowd of 50,119. The Grand Final was both teams' third, with both never having won. Adelaide losing the 2007 and 2009 grand finals against Melbourne Victory 6–0 and 1–0 respectively. Wanderers lost consecutive grand finals in 2013 and 2014, against Central Coast Mariners 2–0 and Brisbane Roar 2–1 in extra time. As Grand Final winners, Adelaide United earned a spot in the group stage of the 2017 AFC Champions League, but had already qualified for the Asian competition prior to the match via their league position. Teams In the following table, finals until 2004 were in the National Soccer League era, since 2006 were in the A-League era. TeamPrevious final appearances (bold indicates winners)Adelaide United2 (2007, 2009)Western Sydney Wanderers2 (2013, 2014) Route to the final Pos Position Team Pts Points1Adelaide United492Western Sydney Wanderers483Brisbane Roar484Melbourne City445Perth Glory436Melbourne Victory41 2015–16 A-League After the completion of the 2015–16 A-League regular season, the top six teams qualified for the finals series. Teams finishing 3rd-6th placed (Brisbane Roar, Melbourne City, Perth Glory and Melbourne Victory) began the series in the elimination-finals, with the top two teams (Adelaide United and Western Sydney Wanderers) receiving byes into the semi-finals. The first match of the elimination-finals between Brisbane Roar and Melbourne Victory. The opening goal of the game came at the 86th minute, with Besart Berisha putting Melbourne in front. Brisbane immediately responded with a goal by Matt McKay in the 88th minute. In the third minute of added-time Thomas Broich netted in the match winner ensuring e progress to the semi-finals with a 2–1 win.Roar march on after stunning late comeback http://www.a-league.com.au/matchcentre/Brisbane-Roar-FC-v-Melbourne-Victory/851064#widget-match-day-tabs a-league.com.au 23 April 2016 The second elimination-final match between Melbourne City and Perth Glory was played in front of a crowd of 11,273 at AAMI Park. A brace from Bruno Fornaroli at either side of the break saw Melbourne progress to face Adelaide in the semi-finals.Fornaroli breaks Glory hearts as City progress http://www.a-league.com.au/matchcentre/Melbourne-City-FC-v-Perth-Glory/851065#widget-match-day-tabs a-league.com.au 23 April 2016 The first match of the semi-finals was played at Hindmarsh Stadium in front of a sold-out crowd of 15,489. Adelaide took the lead at the 48th minute thanks to Bruce Djite, and the forward doubled the lead after converting a penalty in the 60th minute. Nick Fitzgerald's 72nd-minute goal gave the visitors some hope, but any chances of Melbourne City progressing were soon scrapped when Dylan McGowan scored in the 88th minute and Pablo Sánchez scored in the fourth minute of added-time to see the match finish 4–1. The win saw Adelaide through to their first A-League grand final in seven years.Adelaide United into Hyundai A-League grand final http://www.a-league.com.au/matchcentre/Adelaide-United-v-Melbourne-City-FC/851066#widget-match-day-tabs a-league.com.au 23 April 2016 In the second semi-final match Western Sydney Wanderers hosted Brisbane Roar at Parramatta Stadium in front of a sold-out crowd of 20,084. Brisbane started the game strongly by racing to a 3–0 lead inside 23 minutes via a Dimitri Petratos penalty, an Andreu Guerao own goal and a Jamie Maclaren strike. Wanderers replied with a goal in the 26th minute via Romeo Castelen, and Brendon Santalab scored in the 39th to bring the scores to 2–3. Castelen levelled the scores in 53rd minute and quickly put the home side in front with a 59th-minute goal. Another Maclaren goal within the last 10 minutes tied the scores to see the game go into extra-time. The deadlock broke in the 102nd minute with substitute Dario Vidosic netting in the decisive goal to send Wanderers to a third Grand Final in four years.Wanderers win sensational semi final in extra time http://www.a-league.com.au/matchcentre/Western-Sydney-Wanderers-FC-v-Brisbane-Roar-FC/851067#widget-match-day-tabs a-league.com.au 24 April 2016 thumb|right|Adelaide Oval was chosen to host the 2016 A-League Grand Final thumb|right|The Hill at Adelaide Oval was opened due to a high demand for tickets. no Elimination-finals Semi-finals Grand Final Melbourne City 2 Perth Glory 0 Brisbane Roar 2 Melbourne Victory 1 Adelaide United 4 Melbourne City 1 Western Sydney Wanderers 5 Brisbane Roar 4 Adelaide United 3 Western Sydney Wanderers 1 Pre-match thumb|Grand Final man of the match, Isaías. Adelaide Oval was confirmed to be the host venue of the 2016 A-League Grand Final following Adelaide United's semi-final win.Adelaide Oval to host Hyundai A-League GF http://www.a-league.com.au/article/adelaide-oval-to-host-hyundai-a-league-2016-grand-final/1hjlgre8xm53k1c85pmjhumsbw a-league.com.au 23 April 2016 The Oval was chosen as it has a capacity of 53,583, some 37,083 more than United's regular home Coopers Stadium, and had hosted a number of Adelaide United's high-profile A-League matches against Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory. Adelaide United have also played at the venue in friendly matches against Spanish side Málaga CF, in front of a crowd of 23,254, and Liverpool FC in front of 53,008 fans. 2015–16 Referee of the Year Jarred Gillett was named as the referee of the Grand Final. Gillett, a FIFA listed referee, previously took charge of the 2012 A-League Grand Final between Brisbane Roar and Perth Glory after being named the 2011–12 Referee of the Year, as well as the 2015 A-League Grand Final between Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory after being named the 2014–15 Referee of the Year. Gillett will be joined by Matthew Cream and Luke Brennan as the assistant referees, Paul Cetrangolo as the fourth official and Strebre Delovski and Chris Beath as additional assistant referees.Referees for 2016 Hyundai A-League Grand Final named http://www.a-league.com.au/article/referees-for-2016-hyundai-a-league-grand-final-named/w1ev2ayo4m1318637vzi8cjor a-league.com.au 27 April 2015 By 26 April, more than 43,000 tickets had been sold for the Grand Final match, with between 5,000 and 8,000 fans travelling from interstate, similar to the number of supporters that travelled north for the 2014 Grand Final in Brisbane.Wandereres make us really proud to be Westies http://www.liverpoolchampion.com.au/story/2261876/wandereres-make-us-really-proud-to-be-westies/ Liverpool City Champion Fairfax Regional Media 7 July 2014 14 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140714215144/http://www.liverpoolchampion.com.au/story/2261876/wandereres-make-us-really-proud-to-be-westies/ dead Owing to the high number of travelling Wanderers fans, extra flights from Sydney to Adelaide were arranged by various airlines. The increased demand saw some Qantas flights from Sydney to Adelaide almost tripling in price, with non-stop flights at $900 one-way. Virgin Australia had put on four extra flights, with the cheapest economy ticket from Sydney to Adelaide on the Saturday before the Grand Final costing $445 one-way. Tigerair Australia had also added an extra weekend flight, with tickets at $469 one-way.A-League grand final: Airline tickets to Adelaide surge ahead of decider angering Wanderers fans ABC News 27 April 2016 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-27/wanderers-fans-outraged-as-airlines-cash-in-on-a-league-final/7363664 abc.net.au 27 April 2016 Owing to the demand for tickets, FFA organised for The Hill at the Adelaide Oval to be opened for use. This added a further 1,500 tickets for the general public.Final 1500 tix released for Hyundai A-League Grand Final https://aleagues.com.au/news/final-1500-tix-released-hyundai-a-league-grand-final/ a-league.com.au 28 April 2016 Match Summary Bruce Kamau opened the scoring for Adelaide in the 22nd minute after finishing a cross from Marcelo Carrusca. Isaías doubled the lead for the home side 12 minutes later when he curled a free kick into the top corner past Wanderers keeper Andrew Redmayne. Adelaide came close to adding a third early in the second half. Later, Scott Neville gave the visitors hope with a goal in the 58th minute, set up by Romeo Castelen and Brendon Šantalab. Adelaide thought they had restored a two-goal lead with just over 20 minutes to go, but when the ball was poked home from inside the box, it was ruled out for offside. Wanderers poured forward in search of an equaliser, but they could not find the necessary finish. As the game moved into the final minutes, Adelaide made sure of their title, as Pablo Sanchez burst into the penalty area and fired a shot across Redmayne into the corner of the net for 3–1.A-League grand final live: Adelaide United beats Western Sydney Wanderers 3-1 in thrilling decider ABC News May 2016 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-01/a-league-grand-final-live-blog/7373954 abc.net.au 3 May 2016A-League Grand Final: Adelaide United beat Western Sydney Wanderers 3-1 in thriller to take first title ABC News May 2016 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-01/reds-break-title-drought-beating-wanderers-3-1-in-a-league-gf/7374190 abc.net.au 3 May 2016 Isaías was named man of the match, and as such was the recipient of the Joe Marston Medal.Live coverage of 2015-16 A-League grand final, Adelaide United v Western Sydney Wanderers http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/live-coverage-of-201516-aleague-grand-final-adelaide-united-v-western-sydney-wanderers/news-story/bc556a1359c3b8859ad216ed71915bab foxsports.com.au 3 May 2016 3 May 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160503214814/http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/live-coverage-of-201516-aleague-grand-final-adelaide-united-v-western-sydney-wanderers/news-story/bc556a1359c3b8859ad216ed71915bab dead Details 1 May 2016 15:30 ACST Adelaide United 3–1 ReportsA-Leagues http://www.a-league.com.au/article/adelaide-united-win-a-league-grand-final-with-3-1-win-over-western-sydney-wanderers/1xtekt64sgrndz271vrvskr6s KEEPUP 30 December 2022 Western Sydney Wanderers Kamau 21Isaías 32Sánchez 89 Neville 58 Adelaide Adelaide Oval 50,119 Jarred Gillett Isaías _aufc_1516h _aufc_1516h _aufc_1516h _aufc_1516h D50030 D50030 D50030 c02 D50030 Adelaide United _wsw1516a _wsw1516a _wsw1516a _wsw1516a _wsw1516a 000000 FFFFFF Western SydneyWanderers GK1AUS Eugene GalekovicRB2AUS Michael Marrone 73CB4AUS Dylan McGowanCB3ITA Iacopo La RoccaLB16AUS Craig GoodwinDM8ESP IsaíasCM10ARG Marcelo Carrusca 86CM6AUS Stefan MaukRW24AUS Bruce Kamau 90CF11AUS Bruce DjiteLW9ESP Sergio CirioSubstitutes:GK20AUS John HallDF21AUS Tarek Elrich 73DF23AUS Jordan ElseyMF14AUS George Mells 90FW7ESP Pablo Sánchez 86Manager:ESP Guillermo Amor GK20AUS Andrew RedmayneRB12AUS Scott NevilleCB17ESP AlbertoCB4AUS Nikolai Topor-Stanley 33LB3AUS Scott Jamieson 50 86CM8ESP Dimas 81CM18ESP Andreu 42 78AM6AUS Mitch Nichols 56RW7NED Romeo CastelenCF11AUS Brendon ŠantalabLW19AUS Mark BridgeSubstitutes:GK30AUS Liam ReddyDF2AUS Shannon Cole 86DF5AUS Brendan HamillMF10AUS Dario Vidošić 56FW15AUS Kearyn Baccus 78Manager:AUS Tony Popovic Joe Marston Medal: Isaías (Adelaide United) Assistant referees: Matthew Cream Luke Brennan Fourth official: Paul Cetrangolo Additional assistant referees: Strebre Delovski Chris BeathMatch rules 90 minutes. 30 minutes of extra time if necessary. Penalty shoot-out if scores still level. Five named substitutes. Maximum of three substitutions. Statistics +Overall statistics Adelaide United Western Sydney WanderersGoals scored 3 1Total shots 15 10Shots on target 7 3Ball possession 35.7% 64.3%Corner kicks 5 6Fouls Conceded 18 14Offsides 1 3Yellow cards 0 4 Red cards 0 0 Broadcasting As with the previous season, the 2016 A-League Grand Final was broadcast in Australia on Foxtel and on free-to-air TV, with SBS showing the game on a one-hour delay. The Grand Final was also broadcast live on ABC NewsRadio. In New Zealand the match was broadcast live on Sky Sport. See also 2015–16 A-League List of A-League honours References 2 External links Official A-League Website June 2017 Grand Final 2016 Category:Adelaide United FC matches Category:Western Sydney Wanderers FC matches Category:2016 in sport in Adelaide Category:Soccer matches in Adelaide Category:May 2016 sports events in Australia