Adelaide United secured their first A-League Championship with a 3-1 win over Western Sydney Wanderers at the Adelaide Oval.
Bruce Kamau, the youngest player on the pitch, opened the scoring with a predatory finish in the 22nd minute after Marcelo Carrusca swung in a dangerous ball from the left flank.
The Reds were able to double their lead before the break, with Kamau winning a free-kick on the edge of the box after being brought down by Nikolai Topor-Stanley. Isaias delivered the free-kick of his life, expertly guiding the ball over the wall and into the top corner to send the large Adelaide contingent of fans into raptures.
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The Wanderers refused to go down without a fight and pulled one back from right back Scott Neville, who produced a brilliant finish with the outside of his foot. Tony Popovic’s side were relentless in their pressure on Adelaide’s goal, but the Reds’ reputation as the best defence proved true, holding back their opposition long enough for Pablo Sanchez to secure the win with a goal in the 90th minute. The Wanderers will have to wait at least another year to end their grand final drought.
Here are the best reactions from Twitter:
Beautiful goal created by @chelocarrusca finished by #Kamau @AdelaideUnited#ADLvWSW#ALGrandFinal
— Steve Mikić (@SMikic13) May 1, 2016
Brilliant goal from Kamau. Just what the game needed. After stalling and sitting back, WSW have no choice but to advance forward #ALeagueGF
— Sebastian Hassett (@sebth) May 1, 2016
Brucey Kamau! Superb build up from Mauk and Carrusca. #ALeagueGF
— Nathan (@NathanMJ_22) May 1, 2016
Isaiah, Si Senor, SI!! #ADLvWSW #ALeagueGF #BeautifulGame #WellPlayed
— lachlan (@spitroast17) May 1, 2016
What a goal from Isaias, perfect free kick. Adelaide could wrap it up before half time. #ADLvWSW #ALeagueGF
— Antè Escobar (@escobeat) May 1, 2016
2-1! Scott Neville scores in 58th minute. Now the RBB are cheering again #ALeagueGF #ADLvWSW @DanColasimone pic.twitter.com/fv2tUhgYWF
— Loukas Founten (@loukasfounten) May 1, 2016
We've got ourselves a game! Something tells me this one's far from over. The @ALeague is so awesome!!!#ALeagueGF #ADLvWSW
— Larry B. (@Thee_LB53) May 1, 2016
this game is CRAY. loving it. #ADLvWSW
— Sam 🌻 (@battledinosaur) May 1, 2016
This game of football has heated right up now & it's coming to the boil. It is well & truly game on. Tense. What drama! #ALeagueGF #ADLvWSW
— Luke Foley (@LukeAFoley) May 1, 2016
SANCHEZ!!!!! brilliant!! #ADLvWSW #COYR
— Steve Carpenter (@sorjesk) May 1, 2016
THE SUPER SUB!!!! Pablo Sanchez! Game over. 3-1 @AdelaideUnited #ADLvWSW #ALeagueGF
— Mathew Langdon (@mnlangdon) May 1, 2016
@ALeague is actually awesome. 8 games winless to start the season, to Grand Final winners. @AdelaideUnited so good. #ALeagueGF #SaveTheNix
— Dwayne Signal (@DwayneSignal) May 1, 2016
CHAMPIONE CHAMPIONE OLE OLE OLE!!!!! #ALeagueGF #ADLvWSW #AUFC
— Domenic Tripodi (@DomenicTripodi) May 1, 2016
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Congratulations Adelaide United. Long time coming. Guillermo Amor, I take my hat off to you. Wonderful job
— Ray Gatt (@Gatty54) May 1, 2016
.@AdelaideUnited The most amazing thing 2 happen this year..YOUR VICTORY. No better ending 4 the perfect team who deserved the perfect win
— Elia Santoro (@Elia_Santoro) May 1, 2016
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