13-Jun-2021 17:30:05 | The Guardian
Three goalscorers in Macarthur and Adelaide’s upset wins emerged in a pandemic-influenced campaign
Underdogs Adelaide United and Macarthur FC extended their seasons by at least another week after both survived nail-biting A-League elimination finals over the weekend. Playing away from home, the lower-ranked sides rode their luck in a pair of contests that testified to the higher intensity and drama of knockout competition.
Both finals contained many of the themes that have made this such an enjoyable season.
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