Auckland FC defeated Sydney FC 1-0 to win the A-League championship, becoming the first New Zealand team to win the title. Cam Howieson scored the winning goal in the 60th minute. Coach Steve Corica secured his third championship.
Auckland FC secured their first A-League Men championship title by defeating Sydney FC 1-0 in front of a record crowd. Cameron Howieson scored the decisive goal in the 60th minute, marking Auckland's second trophy in two seasons.
Juan Mata, a World Cup winner, has won the A-League Men's Johnny Warren Medal for player of the year after a career resurgence with Melbourne Victory. The 38-year-old playmaker, who struggled for game time at Western Sydney Wanderers, found renewed joy and form in his second Australian season.
Sydney FC secured a spot in the A-League Men grand final by defeating Newcastle Jets on penalties after a 2-2 aggregate draw in their semi-final. They will face Auckland FC in the final.
Sydney FC beat Newcastle Jets 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 aggregate draw to reach the A-League Men grand final. They will face Auckland FC.
Newcastle has claimed a maiden A-League Men's Premiers Plate after local rivals Central Coast stunned second-placed Auckland.
