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Auckland FC 1-1 Adelaide United
MATCH REPORT: Auckland and Adelaide all square in semi-final first leg
Steve Corica
Auckland FC
Auckland FC took the lead against Adelaide United at Go Media Stadium only to see his side ultimately pegged back by the Reds in the first leg of their semi-final clash.
Corica cut an animated figure during the game but the Black Knights boss was far more relaxed when speaking after the contest and was quick to issue his side with a challenge when speaking to the media: ‘Go to Adelaide and Win.’
Airton Andrioli
Adelaide United will head into Friday night’s second leg at Coopers Stadium as slight favourites after rescuing a draw in the first leg in Auckland.
Reds boss Airton Andrioli discussed the performance and the upcoming return leg when speaking to the press after the game.
Sydney FC 1-1 Newcastle Jets
MATCH REPORT: Spoils shared in first-leg thriller between Sky Blues and Jets
Patrick Kisnorbo
It’s honours even after the semi-final first leg between Sydney FC and the Jets but Sky Blues boss Patrick Kisnorbo was still pleased with his side’s effort, labelling it their best performance of the season.
Take a watch of his full press conference below…
Mark Milligan
‘Advantage Newcastle’ – that’s the mindset Jets boss Mark Milligan says he has heading into this Saturday’s semi-final second leg at McDonald Jones Stadium after his side fought back to secure a 1-1 draw with Sydney FC.
Whilst he was pleased with the performance, the Jets boss believes he and his side already know what they need to improve upon come Saturday night.
