Two spectacular goals from Bruno Fornaroli lead Melbourne City to a 2-0 win over Perth Glory to secure an A-League semi-final showdown against Adelaide United.
The Uruguayan sharpshooter netted a sensational overhead kick in the 40th minute and sent the 11,273 fans at AAMI Park wild when his curling free-kick from just outside the box found the net in the 76th.
City celebrated the first home A-League final in the club's history with an energetic display that was in stark contrast to their lacklustre form leading into the finals.
John van 't Schip was forced to shuffle his line-up with striker Harry Novillo suspended and Socceroos defender Ivan Franjic out with a hamstring injury but his side started brightly.
It was a cagey start to the match from both sides, but Melbourne City sprung to life in the 10th minute when Fornaroli clipped it into the box for Garuccio, who couldn't keep his volley on target.
Fornaroli thought he gave City the lead in the 18th minute after cutting onto his right foot and beating Covic at the near post, but Garuccio was flagged offside and ruled to have obstructed the view of the Glory keeper.
Fornaroli came close to doubling his account in the 72nd minute after getting on the end of Mooy's corner, but his close range header hit the side netting.
Fornaroli went on to complete his brace in the 76th minute with another stunning goal, this time with a well-placed free-kick which curled past a helpless Covic.
Coach John van 't Schip backed his star import to perform on the big stage during the week and he didn't disappoint.
