Liverpool vs Sydney FC 2017 (LFC-SFC VIDEO BELOW)
Final score and result:- Liverpool vs Sydney FC 3-0 (Sturridge, Moreno, Firmino)
ANZ Stadium, Sydney- 24 May, 2017 Friendly- Wednesday
A-League champions Sydney FC go down 3-0 to Liverpool at the ANZ Stadium in front of a 70,000 strong crowd
The Australian A-League concluded recently, with Sydney FC being crowned champions following a victory on penalties over Melbourne Victory in the Grand Final.
Sydney, coached by Graham Arnold (and the only team in the 16/17 A-League to wear Puma), were virtually untouchable during regular round robin play, losing just once in 27 games and finishing a whopping 17 points above their nearest rivals. They also scored the most goals (55) and let in the least (12) during the regular season.
Here is a look at the clubs’ attendances during the 2016/17 A-League season (including finals fixtures). The league started in October and ended in May.
Winners Sydney benefited by hosting the finals- their average attendance went up from 16,001 (round robin) to 18,099- primarily due to the 41,546 who turned up at Allianz Park for the Grand Final.
Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory 2017 (SFC-MVFC VIDEO BELOW)
Final score and result:- Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory 1-1 (Grant/Berisha)- SFC won 4-2 on penalties
Allianz Stadium, Sydney- 7 May, 2017- A-League 2017 Grand Final- Sunday
Sydney FC are Australian champions after beating Melbourne Victory on penalties