Melbourne Victory and Macarthur FC in Australia Cup Final

The 2024 Australia Cup final will see Melbourne Victory face Macarthur FC, with details on the date, time, venue, and ticketing to be announced soon. Melbourne Victory secured their spot with a late 1-0 victory over Adelaide United, thanks to Jordi Valadon's 88th-minute goal, while Macarthur FC advanced by defeating South Melbourne with an 85th-minute penalty from Valere Germain. Meanwhile, in the AFL, the Sydney Swans and Port Adelaide are set to clash in the preliminary final at the Sydney Cricket Ground, with Sydney aiming to overcome a poor record against the Power. Despite their underdog status, Sydney is favored to win, having had a week off after a comeback victory over the Giants. Port Adelaide, recovering from a heavy loss to Geelong, seeks to make history by reaching the Grand Final despite a significant previous defeat. The match promises to be a tense showdown as both teams vie for a place in the Grand Final scheduled for September 28.