GET TICKETS HERE<\/a><\/p>\nAuckland FC are looking to take their first-ever Hahn Australia Cup campaign to the semi-finals when they face Sydney on Saturday evening.<\/p>\n
The last meeting between the two sides – in the A-League – ended 2-2 back in April. Another close match is expected on Saturday in the winner-takes-all Cup tie.<\/p>\n
Sydney are the first A-League Men\u2019s side that Auckland will play in the Cup. They defeated NPL Queensland outfit Gold Coast Knights and NPL Victoria\u2019s South Melbourne en route to the quarter-finals.<\/p>\n
New signing Sam Cosgrove could debut for Auckland in this game. The 28-year-old arrived from English side Barnsley during the week and has been described as a \u201cbig, physical\u201d striker who will suit the league by coach Steve Corica.
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Sydney faced a tough local derby against Sydney United to reach this stage after defeating fellow A-League Men\u2019s side Western United in the Round of 32.<\/p>\n
DR Congo international defender Marcel Tisserand has been added to Sydney FC’s ranks, but won’t quite make it for this weekend’s clash as Ufuk Talay\u2019s men continue to build towards the A-League Men\u2019s season.<\/p>\n
Talay, who spoke to the media ahead of Saturday night’s huge quarter-final, is expecting a “big challenge” but is optimistic his side can emerge victorious.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve been training well, and it\u2019s going to be a massive game against last season\u2019s premiers,” he said.<\/p>\n
“Definitely a big challenge.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey\u2019ve retained most of their squad from last season. We\u2019re still in a phase of bringing players in, but I think we\u2019re in a good place and looking forward to Saturday evening.\u201d<\/p>\n
With a potential trophy and place in Asia drawing ever closer, it\u2019s set to be an engaging contest between two strong sides.<\/p>\n
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