Welcome to the season-defining final round match of the A-League. Sydney FC take on Perth Glory in a match where they know what they have to do. Will Frank Farina send his troops onto the field in a defensive frame of mind with the knowlwdge that a 1-0 loss would still be enough to qualify for the A-League finals? Or will Sydney go for the win? Regardless of the intent, it must weight on their mind. If the match is close, the Sky Blues will no-doubt be jittery late in the match.

So the equation is clear, if Sydney lose by two goals they will miss the finals.

Read Dom Bossi's preview as he talked to Richard Garcia in the lead-up to the match.

Terry McFlynn has just bid farewell to to his legions of fans in The Cove and across Australia. A shame he couldn't play today. Great banner of St Terry by The Cove. Nice one.

On the field Jacob Burns is also playing his last 90 minutes as professional footballer plus injury time, although he might get an early shower and ovation if the result is decided either way.

Don't expect the combative midfielder to go quietly either.

Burnsy mightn't be the most popular or prettiest player ever to pull on a boot but no one can ever question his commitment.

Close to kick off in the final game of the regular A-League season with Sydney's finals campaign on the line as other results didn't go their way last night.

Here come the teams now. Will it also be the last time we see Alessandro Del Piero and William Gallas on these shores?

Del Piero was in masterful touch last week and could have another season in him if he can stay injury-free while Gallas' marquee at the Glory has been little more than a costly cameo.

Strong line-up for Sydney while Gallas is playing stopper for the Glory. A strange one there.