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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Sydney FC coach Vitezslav Lavicka talks to the crowd during the Sydney FC A-League Grand Final celebrations at The Domain on March 21, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Sydney FC
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Archie Thompson of the Victory dribbles the ball past Sung-Hwan Byun of Sydney during the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Archie Thompson
A Telstra phone booth is used in Sydney's central business district, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007. Australian telecommunications giant Telstra Corp. on Thursday reported its half-yearly profit fell 20.5 percent, but predicted its full year performance will be better than expected. In its first result since being released from government ownership last year, Telstra said its profit for the six months to Dec. 31, 2006, fell to 1.7 billion Australian dollars (US$1.3 billion; Euro990 million) from A$2.14 billion (US$1.7 billion; Euro1.3 billion) in the same period last year. Sydney
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Kevin Muscat of the Victory reacts after missing a goal during the penalty shootout in extra time during the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Kevin Muscat
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 23: Mark Bridge (L) of Sydney passes the ball in front of Shane Huke of the Mariners during the round 19 A-League match between Sydney FC and the Central Coast Mariners at the Sydney Football Stadium on December 23, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. Mark Bridge (footballer)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 14: Adrian Leijer (L) of the Victory argues with referee Matthew Breeze during the round 27 A-League match between Sydney FC and the Melbourne Victory at Sydney Football Stadium on February 14, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Adrian Leijer
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 09: Ernie Merrick the coach of the Victory encourages his team during the round ten A-League match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on October 9, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia. Ernie Merrick
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Carlos Hernandez of the Victory reacts after a missed opportunity during the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Carlos Hernandez
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 07: Robbie Kruse of the Victory celebrates scoring a goal with team mates Carlos Hernandez and Nick Ward during the A-League Major Semi Final match between Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory at Sydney Football Stadium on March 7, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Robbie Kruse
TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 27: Mitchell Langerak of the Victory takes a free kick during the round 21 A-League match between the North Queensland Fury and the Melbourne Victory at Dairy Farmers Stadium on December 27, 2009 in Townsville, Australia. Mitchell Langerak
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: John Aloisi of Sydney lies injured on the ground before leaving the pitch during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. John Aloisi
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Terry McFlynn of Sydney in action during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Terry McFlynn
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 03: Simon Colosimo of Australia lines up a kick during the Asian Cup Group B qualifying match between the Australian Socceroos and Indonesia at Suncorp Stadium on March 3, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia. Simon Colosimo
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 17: Justin O'Neill passes the ball during a Melbourne Storm NRL training session at Princes Park on March 17, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Melbourne
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Alex Brosque of Sydney FC contests the ball with Andrew Durante of the Phoenix during the A-League preliminary final match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Alex Brosque
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Nick Ward of the Victory and Simon Colosimo of Sydney compete for a header during the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Nick Ward
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Sydney FC goalkeeper Clint Bolton focuses during the penalty shootout in extra time during the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Clint Bolton (footballer)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 14: Grant Brebner (R) of the Victory is given a yellow card by referee Matthew Breeze during the round 27 A-League match between Sydney FC and the Melbourne Victory at Sydney Football Stadium on February 14, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Grant Brebner

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Sydney FC players celebrate after winning the penalty shoot-out for victory during the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Sydney FC players celebrate after winning the penalty shoot-out for victory during the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Victory players look dejected after losing the penalty shoot-out during the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Victory players look dejected after losing the penalty shoot-out during the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Karol Kisel of Sydney FC celebrates with fans after winning the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Karol Kisel of Sydney FC celebrates with fans after winning the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Sydney FC players pose for a team shot with Sydney fans after winning the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Sydney FC players pose for a team shot with Sydney fans after winning the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Sydney FC players celebrate after winning the penalty shoot-out for victory during the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Sydney FC players celebrate after winning the penalty shoot-out for victory during the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Sydney FC players celebrate after winning the penalty shoot-out for victory during the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Sydney FC players celebrate after winning the penalty shoot-out for victory during the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Sydney FC players pose for a team shot with Sydney fans after winning the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Sydney FC players pose for a team shot with Sydney fans after winning the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Victory players look on during the penalty shootout in extra time during the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Victory players look on during the penalty shootout in extra time during the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Sydney FC celebrate after the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Sydney FC celebrate after the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Sydney FC players celebrate with the trophy after winning the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Sydney FC players celebrate with the trophy after winning the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Fans gather in the stands to watch the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Fans gather in the stands to watch the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Melbourne Victory fans enter Etihad Stadium before the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Melbourne Victory fans enter Etihad Stadium before the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Fans gather in the stands to watch the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Fans gather in the stands to watch the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Melbourne Victory fans enter Etihad Stadium before the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Melbourne Victory fans enter Etihad Stadium before the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Kevin Muscat of the Victory reacts after missing a goal during the penalty shootout in extra time during the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Kevin Muscat of the Victory reacts after missing a goal during the penalty shootout in extra time during the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Melbourne Victory fans enter Etihad Stadium before the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Melbourne Victory fans enter Etihad Stadium before the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Melbourne Victory fans enter Etihad Stadium before the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Melbourne Victory fans enter Etihad Stadium before the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Melbourne Victory fans enter Etihad Stadium before the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Melbourne Victory fans enter Etihad Stadium before the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Sydney FC celebrate after the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Sydney FC celebrate after the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Sung-Hwan Byun of Sydney FC celebrates with team mate Christophetr Payne after winning the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Sung-Hwan Byun of Sydney FC celebrates with team mate Christophetr Payne after winning the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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"Physically I don't know if the boys will come up ... We're taking over a squad of 18. Obviously Archie's not going. I don't know whether a few of the senior boys will come up."


Ernie Merrick Mar 22 2010 10:26 AM from ESPN STAR Sports

"I'm trying to avoid that, in a six-match group you can lose one or two games but to lose three, you would struggle to qualify"


Ernie Merrick Mar 22 2010 6:32 AM from PerthNow

"I've known Mark since he was 15 and a nicer man you couldn't hope to meet"


Ernie Merrick Mar 22 2010 6:32 AM from PerthNow

"I have known Mark since he was 15 and you couldn't meet a nicer guy. Of course we've always spoken, he's spoken to some of the players. You know he's been down to our training. Mark has no intention of playing football, he's..."


Ernie Merrick Mar 22 2010 2:46 AM from Sportal Australia

"Oh look . . . shattered ... We got the result a couple of weeks ago to host the grand final, and I feel we let the fans down. I'm sure they'll be proud of us regardless . . . but missing the penalty -- I've scored quite a few in..."


Kevin Muscat Mar 21 2010 10:02 PM from The Australian

"The boys that did step up, credit to them, it shows a lot character"


Alex Brosque Mar 21 2010 9:40 PM from Sportal Australia

"Popa had me first and (Mark) Bridgey second, but I came off and Bridgey didn't want to take one. I don't know if I would have taken one anyway. I don't like penalties too much, it's one thing taking at training, but in front of a..."


Alex Brosque Mar 21 2010 9:40 PM from Sportal Australia

"I was positive ... I sent Clint (Bolton) the other way. I executed it well, too well maybe and dragged it."


Kevin Muscat Mar 21 2010 4:04 PM from Herald Sun

"I'm so disappointed but I'm going to come back bigger and stronger"


Archie Thompson Mar 21 2010 1:04 PM from The Age

"I'm so disappointed ... Last night was such a big game for the club and the supporters and this year was going to be such a big year with the AFC Champions League and World Cup to come. But I'm going to come back bigger and..."


Archie Thompson Mar 21 2010 12:17 PM from ESPN
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Sydney FC players celebrate after winning the penalty shoot-out for victory during the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Sydney FC players celebrate after winning the penalty shoot-out for victory during the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Victory players look dejected after losing the penalty shoot-out during the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Victory players look dejected after losing the penalty shoot-out during the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Karol Kisel of Sydney FC celebrates with fans after winning the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Karol Kisel of Sydney FC celebrates with fans after winning the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Sydney FC players pose for a team shot with Sydney fans after winning the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Sydney FC players pose for a team shot with Sydney fans after winning the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Sydney FC players celebrate after winning the penalty shoot-out for victory during the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Sydney FC players celebrate after winning the penalty shoot-out for victory during the A-League Grand Final match between the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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