Sydney FC collect Premiers Plate but want A-League crown in COVID-19 affected season

Sydney FC were part of a special piece of sporting history in a year sport has been turned on its head by coronavirus.

Alex Wilkinson of Sydney FC looks at the Premiers Plate presented to his team at Leichhardt Oval.

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Their women’s side was the last to play in an elite grand final against Melbourne City before coronavirus shut sport down.

Now Sydney FC have became the first professional sports club to lift a domestic trophy since.

Sydney FC celebrate after they were presented with the Premiers Plate.

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After losing 1-2 to the Western United at Leichhardt Oval, the Sky Blues were presented with the A-League Premiers Plate but must wait to find out who they will meet in the semi-finals.

Coach Steve Corica said he still has faith his team can win the competition and a second trophy.

“I think we are actually playing quite well, we’re just not picking up the wins that we probably deserve of late, that’s the way it goes in football sometimes,” he said.

“We still have the best defence in the league, so it’s there but we need to recapture the defensive hard work.

Sydney FC celebrate the first of what they hope is two major success this season.

“I still believe this side will win the Grand Final. They are Premiers for a reason.

“We’re still nine points clear and a long way ahead. Full credit to the boys they deserve what they’ve got so far which is one trophy but we’ve set our sights on two trophies.”

The Premiers Plate win is a record 4th for Sydney FC, surpassing the three titles won by Melbourne Victory.