Sydney - Sydney FC will take on fierce rivals Melbourne Victory in next week's Australian A-League title decider after a rousing 4-1 semi-final win over Adelaide United in Sydney on Saturday.
The two-time champions will be pitted against Kevin Muscat's dual winners Melbourne Victory in Melbourne next Sunday (May 17) to decide this season's champions.
Sydney FC beat Victory on penalties after the 2010 A-League Grand Final finished locked at 1-1 after regulation time.
Skipper Alex Brosque scored a double with youngsters Bernie Ibini and Chris Naumoff icing the win with goals over the Josep Gombau-coached Adelaide United.
Brosque scored his goals either side of half-time for Sydney to lead the Reds 3-0 after 47 minutes.
Impressive teenager Naumoff clinched victory with a clinical finish in the final minutes after Adelaide netted a 74th-minute consolation goal through Craig Goodwin.
Melbourne Victory reached their first A-League grand final in five years with a 3-0 win over cross-town rivals Melbourne City in Friday's other semi-final.
Besart Berisha and Kosta Barbarouses fired the A-League premiers to a 2-0 half-time lead before veteran striker Archie Thompson came off the bench to net a late third goal.
AFP