'Sacked in March, Semi-final in May': Tributes rain in for Marco Kurz

Ben Halloran did the damage on the 118th minute for Kurz's side after a tense, enduring match threatened penalties in front of a packed Hindmarsh Stadium.

Ultimately it was a just reward for Kurz, who after taking out the FFA Cup at the beginning of the season led an under-funded United side to an unlikely top-four berth.

The resulting home final paid dividends, and Adelaide now have a shot at making history next week against Perth Glory.

Great credit to Marco Kurz - sacked (or not renewed, take your pick) in March & makes an @ALeague semi-final in May. I'm not passing judgement on the decision but many could have thrown toys out of the cot. Strikes me a really ripping bloke #ADLvMCY @UnitedAdelaide

— Andrew Holmes (@ajholmes75) May 5, 2019

Marco Kurz is just great. We’ll miss him. Hope he gets a gig next season - love his passion. Has gotten every inch from this squad #ADLvMCY

— Sebastian Hassett (@sebth) May 5, 2019

Of course, while the tributes poured in for Kurz, not everyone was excited...

Big build up for the #ADLvMCY final in the Herald sun today pic.twitter.com/bGayRwlKzF

— Mitchell Clark (@Mitchclark18) May 5, 2019

Galekovic should probably have saved that in the fair dinkum department #ADLvMCY

— Vince Rugari (@VinceRugari) May 5, 2019

If AUFC wins in Perth, let's hope Marco Kurz celebrates with Simeone.
For now, it's just the standard stuff.#ADLvMCY pic.twitter.com/mGG9jbwGkC

— 💧Dean Rosario (@DeanRosario) May 5, 2019

 Although exactly what determines a positive, especially for Melbourne City fans, remains subjective.

YESSSSSSSSSSSS WARREN JOYCE WILL PROBABLY BE FIRED. #ADLvMCY

— James McGrath (@james_r_mcgrath) May 5, 2019