Penalty agony for Newcastle as Sydney FC books place in ALM grand final
Sydney FC secured a place in the A-League Men grand final after defeating Newcastle Jets in a penalty shootout. The match ended 2-2 on aggregate, with Sydney winning 4-2 on penalties following a dramatic equalizer from Newcastle in the dying moments. Sydney will now face Auckland FC in the final next Saturday.
- ▪Sydney FC defeated Newcastle Jets in a penalty shootout to reach the A-League Men grand final.
- ▪The match ended 2-2 on aggregate, with Sydney winning 4-2 on penalties.
- ▪Ben Garuccio scored the decisive penalty for Sydney after a late equalizer from Newcastle's Eli Adams.
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Sydney FC defeats Newcastle Jets on penalties to progress to A-League Men grand finalTopic:A-League MenSat 16 May 2026 at 11:36pmSat 16 May 2026 at 11:36pmSat 16 May 2026 at 11:36pmSydney progressed to the season decider with a dramatic penalty shootout victory in Newcastle. (Getty Images: Darrian Traynor)In short:Sydney FC has progressed to the A-League Men grand final with a penalty shootout victory over the Jets in Newcastle.Ben Garuccio struck the decisive spot kick after Newcastle's Eli Adams had sent the game to extra time with a 96th-minute equaliser.What's next?The Sky Blues will travel to New Zealand to face Auckland in next Saturday's grand final.abc.net.au/news/sydney-fc-progresses-to-alm-grand-final-penalties-newcastle-jets/106688524Link copiedShareShare articleNewcastle's…
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