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"There's nowhere more intimidating!" | Injuries in Auckland | Who's in the Grand Final box seat? - Download Ep 27
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- Official A-Leagues Podcasts
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- May 11, 2026
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Summary
Archie Thompson and Thomas Sorensen join Jake Barker-Daish to review the fascinating first legs of the Newcastle v Sydney and Adelaide v Auckland semi-finals. The guys discuss Sydney taking it up to the Jets, Auckland facing the most intimidating road trip in Australian football, the history Adelaide will have to overcome to make the grand final, their goals of the season, the Ninja A-League Grand Final and plenty more. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 1:51 Sydney and Newcastle share the spoils 3:25 Sydney FC’s improved performance 4:49 Paul Okon Jr and Wataru Kimijo’s midfield dominance 5:50 Should Sydney have had a late penalty? 7:52 How Eli Adams’ goal showed the best of the Jets 8:58 Are Newcastle favourites going into their home leg? 11:12 Will Patrick Kisnorbo make any changes for Sydney? 15:11 Auckland cop key injuries in 1-1 draw with Adelaide 19:35 19-year-old Harry Crawford’s equaliser for Adelaide 21:40 Are Adelaide favourites going into their home leg? 22:00 Who starts - Luka Jovanovic or Anselmo? 24:30 Will Auckland park the bus? 27:15 The Download Goals of the Season 27:35 Archie’s pick - Eli Adams vs Macarthur 29:22 Jake’s pick - Juan Mata vs Melbourne City 30:20 Thomas’s pick - Lachie Bayliss vs Wellington Phoenix 31:09 Thomas picks his save of the season 32:13 When Thomas nearly scored against Chelsea 32:55 Wellington Phoenix make their first ever Grand Final in the Ninja A-League 35:05 Melbourne City win Ninja A-League Melbourne Derby semi-final 37:03 Audience questions 37:18 Where does Thomas rank Josh Smits among best keepers in the league? 38:56 How does this Newcastle Jets side compare with famous A-League teams like Roarcelona? 40:27 Who wins this weekend? Do NOT miss this weekend's semi-finals in the Isuzu UTE A-League AND the Ninja A-League GRAND FINAL! 🎟️…