2019 FFA Cup final
| Company type | Soccer tournament |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports |
| Founded | 2014 |
Area served | Australia |
| Parent | Football Federation Australia |
The 2019 FFA Cup Final marked the sixth championship match of the FFA Cup (currently known as the Australia Cup), Australia's foremost knockout soccer tournament, concluding the 2019 FFA Cup competition. The final pitted Adelaide United against Melbourne City at Coopers Stadium, the home venue for Adelaide United. Adelaide United triumphed with a decisive 4–0 scoreline, securing their third FFA Cup trophy and achieving back-to-back titles.
The event was broadcast live on Fox Sports.
Road to the final
| Adelaide United | Round | Melbourne City | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opponent | Result | Opponent | Result | |
| Melbourne Knights | 5–2 (A) | Round of 32 | Campbelltown City | 3–1 (A) |
| Olympic FC | 3–2 (A) | Round of 16 | Marconi Stallions | 2–1 (A) |
| Newcastle Jets | 1–0 (H) | Quarter-finals | Western Sydney Wanderers | 3–0 (H) |
| Central Coast Mariners | 2–1 (A) | Semi-finals | Brisbane Strikers | 5–1 (A) |
As defending champions, Adelaide United commenced their title defense with a 5–2 away victory over NPL Victoria side Melbourne Knights FC, highlighted by two goals from Ben Halloran. Their Round of 16 encounter saw a narrow 3–2 win against Brisbane's Olympic FC, secured by a late penalty from George Blackwood. Adelaide then overcame A-League opponents, first with a 1–0 home victory against Newcastle Jets FC, followed by a semi-final triumph over Central Coast Mariners FC featuring Riley McGree’s contentious injury-time goal. This achievement made Adelaide the first A-League team to reach their fourth FFA Cup Final.
Melbourne City FC began their campaign facing NPL South Australia club Campbelltown City SC, prevailing 3–1 thanks to goals from Jamie Maclaren and Craig Noone. In the Round of 16, they edged out NPL NSW's Marconi Stallions FC 2–1, with early strikes from Maclaren and Noone. Melbourne City then secured a commanding 3–0 quarter-final win against Western Sydney Wanderers FC and delivered a dominant 5–1 semi-final victory over Brisbane Strikers despite conceding an early goal. Jamie Maclaren found the net in every match leading up to the final, accumulating six goals in total.
Venue
For the second year running, the final’s location was determined by a random draw following the semi-finals. Adelaide’s Coopers Stadium was chosen once again, hosting its third FFA Cup Final and second consecutive one.
Analysis
Entering as the defending champions, Adelaide United sought their third FFA Cup crown after previous successes in 2014 and 2018. Melbourne City aimed to make their second appearance in the final, having previously claimed their inaugural senior men’s trophy by winning in 2016.
The two clubs had recently faced off three days prior in Round 2 of the A-League, where Melbourne City emerged victorious with a 2–1 result, courtesy of two goals from Jamie Maclaren, while Riley McGree scored for Adelaide.
Details
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Man of the Match (Mark Viduka Medal):
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Statistics
| Statistic | Adelaide United | Melbourne City |
|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 4 | 0 |
| Total shots taken | 11 | 13 |
| 'Possession' | 34% | 66% |
| Corners earned | 2 | 7 |
| 'Fouls committed' | 13 | 8 |
| 'Offside calls' | 1 | 2 |
| 'Yellow cards' | 4 | 2 |
| 'Red cards' | 0 | 0 |