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Noah Botic`s stunning hat-trick leads Western United to a 3-2 victory over Adelaide United in the A-League Men Finals.

Western United triumphed over Adelaide United with a thrilling 3-2 victory in the 2024-25 Australian A-League Men Elimination Finals at Go Media Stadium on May 9, 2025. The match kicked off with an early strike from Luka Jovanovic, putting Western United ahead in just the 3rd minute. However, Adelaide United quickly responded, with Bart Vriends inadvertently scoring an own goal in the 20th minute, giving Adelaide a brief lead.

Noah Botic emerged as the star of the match, netting a remarkable hat-trick with goals in the 31st, 62nd, and 79th minutes, showcasing his exceptional talent and securing the win for Western United. Despite a late goal from Stefan Mauk for Adelaide in the 79th minute, it wasn`t enough to change the outcome. Key players for Western United included Matthew Sutton, Dylan Leonard, and Michael Ruhs, while substitutes like Jordan Lauton and Michael Vonja contributed to the team`s success.

The match also saw yellow cards issued to Ramy Najjarine and Hiroshi Ibusuki from Western United. This victory propelled Western United into the semi-finals, where they will face Melbourne City, while the defeat marked the end of the season for Adelaide United.

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