2006 A-League Grand Final
The 2006 A-League Grand Final , the first edition of the A-League grand final was played between Sydney FC and Central Coast Mariners to decide the champion of the 2005–06 season . The Grand Final took place at Sydney Football Stadium in Sydney on 5 March 2006 after Sydney FC won the ground advantage after defeating Adelaide United in the major semi-final.
In the Grand Final, a goal from Steve Corica in the second half secured the premiership for Sydney. As the winners of the Grand Final, Sydney qualified through to the 2007 AFC Champions League joining Adelaide United who were the minor premiers.
Road to the final Match Details Sydney FC Central Coast Mariners
Joe Marston Medal :Dwight Yorke (Sydney FC)Assistant referees :Fourth official: Match rules 90 minutes 30 minutes of extra time if necessary. Penalty shoot-out if scores still level.
A-League 2006 Champions Australia Sydney FC First Title
Statistics Sydney Central Coast Attempts at goal 15 15 Attempts on target 6 5 Attempts off target 9 10 Attempts - Woodwork 0 0 Keeper saves 4 3 Ball possession 50% 50% Corners 4 9 Fouls committed 20 16 Offsides 4 3 Yellow cards 0 1 Red cards 0 0
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