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2006 A-League Grand Final

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2006 A-League Grand Final
Event2005–06 A-League
Sydney FC Central Coast Mariners
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Date5 March 2006
VenueSydney Football Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Man of the MatchDwight Yorke, Sydney FC
RefereeMark Shield
Attendance41,689
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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

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See also: 2005–06 A-League

Match

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Details

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Sydney FC1–0Central Coast Mariners
Corica 62' Reports[1]
Attendance: 41,689
Referee: Mark Shield
Sydney FC
Central Coast Mariners

Joe Marston Medal:
Dwight Yorke (Sydney FC)


Assistant referees:
Fourth official:

Match rules

A-League
2006 Champions
Australia
Sydney FC
First Title

Statistics

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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

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Lucas, Adam (5 March 2006). "Sydney FC prevails". Archived from the original on 3 September 2006.
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