Bankwest Stadium to host A-League 2020 Finals Series

Sydney, Aug 19 (IANS) Football Federation Australia (FFA) has confirmed that the Western Sydney Stadium, commercially known as the Bankwest Stadium, will host the entire A-League 2020 Finals Series, including the grand final which will played on August 30.FFA Head of Leagues, Greg O'Rourke, said in a statement: "We have witnessed some amazing football since the restart of the A-League 2019/20 season with some 27 matches played in 34 days.""Under the current circumstances, we have made the decision to remain in NSW for the A-League 2020 Finals Series and have selected Bankwest Stadium in Parramatta to host all matches."A limited number of fans will be able to attend the grand final as well as the semi-finals - a double-header on August 26. The elimination finals will be played this Saturday and Sunday without fans, he informed. In addition, we will also be re-introducing the use of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) during all matches of the A-League 2020 Finals Series."With all teams who have qualified in contention to claim the Championship Trophy, we are expecting a fantastic finish to the A-League," concluded O'Rourke.
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