First of two legged semi final to decide who goes through to…..and hosts ….the Grand Final, played in pouring rain in Sydney.

Sydney FC 1 v Central Coast Mariners 2

Sydney went ahead after 25 minutes but the effervescent Josh Nisbet equalised with the last attack of the first half.

Mariners went ahead through a penalty and then the wheels fell off Sydney’s wagon.

Jack Rodwell was deservedly shown a straight red for a lunging ‘tackle’ that connected with a Mariner’s shin, and later another defender was shown a second yellow meaning Sydney finished with 9 men.

Josh Nisbet was awarded MOM.

Second leg at Gosford a week on Saturday.