The 2017 FFA Cup final was the fourth final of the FFA Cup (now known as the Australia Cup), the premier soccer knockout cup competition in Australia. The match was held at Allianz Stadium, as determined by Football Federation Australia (FFA), making it the first FFA Cup Final hosted in Sydney. Melbourne City were the defending champions, however they were defeated 2âÂÂ0 by Sydney FC in the quarter-finals. Sydney FC went on to defeat South Melbourne in the semi-finals to make their second FFA Cup Final appearance. Adelaide United defeated Western Sydney Wanderers 2âÂÂ1 in the semi-finals to also make their second FFA Cup Final appearance.
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Sydney FC and Adelaide United were among 735 teams who entered the FFA Cup competition, and as A-League clubs, both entered the tournament in the Round of 32.
Sydney FC's first match was away against Darwin Rovers, whom they trounced 8âÂÂ0. In the Round of 16, Sydney FC defeated fellow Sydney club Bankstown Berries 3âÂÂ0. In their quarter final, they defeated fellow A-League club and reigning champions Melbourne City 2âÂÂ0 at Leichhardt Oval. Their semi-final opponents, South Melbourne were comprehensively beaten 5âÂÂ1.
Adelaide United's FFA Cup journey began with a 1âÂÂ0 win over the Newcastle Jets at Marden Sports Complex. They then defeated rivals Melbourne Victory 3âÂÂ0 at home. United's quarter final match-up saw them easily account for Heidelberg United 3âÂÂ0 away at Olympic Village, Melbourne. In the semi-finals, United took on the Western Sydney Wanderers at Campbelltown Stadium and came out 2âÂÂ1 victors in front of over 5,000 spectators.