2016 FFA Cup Final Live Here!

[sydmariner]

History will be made tonight when Melbourne City FC and Sydney FC meet in the Westfield FFA Cup Final 2016 at AAMI Park attempting to etch their name on the trophy for the first time.
In the nationwide knockout competition that began with 701 clubs competing in 2016, Melbourne City FC and Sydney FC are the last two standing for what looms as a Westfield FFA Cup Final of epic proportions between the two sides that currently occupy first and second on the Hyundai A-League table.

Westfield FFA Cup preview: Melbourne City v Sydney FC

The Sky Blues, who sit four points clear on top of the Hyundai A-League after eight rounds having won their first six matches, also carry with them a formidable Cup record into the decider.

Graham Arnold’s team have scored 11 goals and are yet to concede on their road to the Westfield FFA Cup Final 2016, their wins coming against the Wollongong Wolves, Perth Glory, Blacktown City and Canberra Olympic.

Road to 2016 Westfield FFA Cup Final: Sydney FC

Melbourne City FC also enter the Cup Final in ominous form. Coming into the match on the back of a win over Wellington Phoenix in the Hyundai A-League on Sunday, the Victorian club’s Westfield FFA Cup run has gathered steam the longer it has gone.

Narrow 2-1 victories over Floreat Athena and Brisbane Strikers were followed by convincing wins over Western Sydney Wanderers FC in the last eight and crosstown rivals Melbourne Victory in the Semi Finals.

Road to 2016 Westfield FFA Cup Final: Melbourne City

Both teams boast formidable threats up front and players that have the ability to win the game off their own boot and produce that piece of magic that could decide the contest.

Chasing their first piece of silverware, Melbourne City FC are desperate to win, while it has been six years since Sydney FC last won a trophy.

A record Westfield FFA Cup crowd is expected on Wednesday evening and with the form both clubs are in, coupled with the intriguing individual duels set to take place right across the field, the third Westfield FFA Cup Final has all of the elements of being a classic.

The player adjudged to be best on the field will be awarded the Mark Viduka Medal. Previous winners of the Mark Viduka Medal are Sergio Cirio (Adelaide United) and Kosta Barbarouses (Melbourne Victory).

The Westfield FFA Cup Final 2016 will be LIVE and exclusive on FOX SPORTS 4 (Channel 505) from 7pm AEDT.

Tickets for the match are available at www.theffacup.com.au/tickets

Westfield FFA Cup Final 2016

Melbourne City FC v Sydney FC

Wednesday 30 November 2016

AAMI Park, Melbourne

Kick-off: 7:30pm local (7:30pm AEDT)

Referee: Peter Green

Assistant Referee 1: Paul Cetrangolo

Assistant Referee 2: Nathan MacDonald

Fourth Official: Luke Brennan

AAR 1: Alan Milliner

AAR 2: Rebecca Durcau

Tickets: Click here to purchase tickets

TV Broadcast: 7.00pm (AEDT) Live and exclusive on FOX SPORTS 4 (Channel 505)

Radio Broadcast: 774 ABC Melbourne, 702 ABC Sydney, ABC Local Radio VIC/NSW, Grandstand Digital, Online & via the ABC Radio Mobile App – A-league Live, 1116 SEN (Melbourne), EON Sports Radio (eonsportsradio.com)

Join the conversation on Twitter using the hash-tag #FFACupFinal

Melbourne City FC squad: 1.Thomas SORENSEN (GK), 2.Manny MUSCAT, 3.Josh ROSE, 4.Connor CHAPMAN, 5.Ivan FRANJIC, 6. Osama MALIK, 8.Neil KILKENNY, 9.Nicolas COLAZO, 10.Anthony CACERES, 11.Bruce KAMAU, 12.Nick FITZGERALD, 17.Tim CAHILL, 18.Paulo RETRE, 20.Dean BOUZANIS (GK), 22.Michael JAKOBSEN, 23.Bruno FORNAROLI (C), 26.Luke BRATTAN, 27.Fernando BRANDAN

**two to be omitted**

Unavailable: 7.Corey GAMEIRO (ACL – season), 28.Steve KUZMANOVSKI (ACL – season)

Sydney FC squad: 4.Alex WILKINSON, 5.Matt JURMAN, 6.Josh BRILLANTE, 7.Michael ZULLO, 8.Milos DIMITRIJEVIC, 9.BOBÔ, 10.Milos NINKOVIC, 11.Bernie IBINI, 13.Brandon O’NEILL, 14.Alex BROSQUE (c), 17.David CARNEY, 18.Matt SIMON, 19.George BLACKWOOD, 20.Danny VUKOVIC (gk), 21.Filip HOLOSKO, 22.Sebastian RYALL, 23.Rhyan GRANT, 30.Mitch EVANS (gk)

**two to be omitted**

Unavailable: 1.Vedran JANJETOVIC (gk) (personal leave – indefinite), 40.Chris OLDFIELD (gk) (Cup-tied)

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[MagpieMariner]

I think the Sydney Mariners will beat the Melbourne Mariners.

 

[Tevor]

I'm torn who I will support, will see who I dislike the most after 10mins play or whoever Ned isn't going for.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Hate Sydney. Easy decision.

SFC has the better coaching, defence consistency and depth.

City have the best striker by a margin in fornaroli. Don't think it will be enough. Smurfs to win.

 

[dibo]

I don't hate Sydney or City, but City's cash splashing irritates me more.

Sydney to win it, 3-2 in an absolute barn-burner.

 

[Big Al]

I'm torn who I will support, will see who I dislike the most after 10mins play or whoever Ned isn't going for.

I'll support Fornaroli and Matt the rest who cares

Hope Bernie gets a run

Hate City's spending but when all those attackers are clicking they are pretty to watch

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Supporting Sydney in this one not the cashed up corpse of my old club. Hope Sydney wins and shows that soulless colonial outposts can't become properly supported.

 

[Atomic]

I dont hate either club and I dont really care who wins to be honest. Plenty of ex-Mariners playing for both sides. I have a lot more respect for the SFC ex-Mariners... including Crawley and Clarkey (even Arnie). On balance, SFC deserve it. I'll watch it for the football being played, not to cheer on either team.

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Caceras and Fitzgerald on the bench for City, no Rose at all. Vukovic starting with Wilkinson and Simon on the bench.

 

[VicMariner]

I'm hyped for this Final.
I'm going for City. It's about time they did something.

(I read somewhere they are switching to an all sky blue kit in the next season or so.)

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

I'm hyped for this Final.
I'm going for City. It's about time they did something.

(I read somewhere they are switching to an all sky blue kit in the next season or so.)

It was always coming, rumoured for next season.

 

[sydmariner]

who else!!!!

 

[VicMariner]

who else!!!!

Trademark header as well.

 

[sydmariner]

cass on for cahill btw that seagull lol.

 

[sydmariner]

simon on for holosko

 

[sydmariner]

fitzy on for kamau

 

[Azza-Mataz]

Has Danny slapped the ref yet?

 

[sydmariner]

wtf how was that not a foul on brosque

 

[sydmariner]

CITY WIN!!!!

 

[VicMariner]

LOL, the look on Arnie's face....
City win and so they should...what is their squad worth...9 mil?