Revenge will be Brendon Santalab's main motivating factor when the Western Sydney Wanderers host Brisbane in this weekend's A-League semifinal.
Santalab simply can't erase painful memories of the 2013-14 grand final at Suncorp Stadium, where the Wanderers hearts were broken by Henrique's extra-time winner for the Roar.
It was the second time Tony Popovic's side had been denied the championship in as many years.
Santalab isn't willing to give John Aloisi's side even a sniff at stealing their chance to make it third-time lucky this season.
"I'm still thinking about the loss in the Grand Final to Brisbane, which didn't sit well," the 33-year-old super-sub said.
"It was very disappointing.
"We were winning the game with five minutes to go and, as usual, the Roar came back and they've continued to do it over and over again.
"We don't want a repeat of that on Sunday night. It's time for a little bit of revenge -- that's the way I'm going into this game."
Brisbane are uncanny masters of the late comeback.
In last weekend's elimination final against Melbourne Victory, they were outplayed at home throughout the entire first half and looked to be dead and buried when Besart Berisha scored an 86th-minute opener, only for Matt McKay to equalise and pave the way Thomas Broich's injury-time winner.
The Roar pulled a similar manoeuvre last month against the Wanderers, netting two goals in the last 10 minutes to reign 3-2.
Mitch Nichols is one of the most aware of the perennial late threat, having won the 2010-11 and 2011-12 championships with Brisbane during his six years at the club.
He believes their foundation to play until the death was laid by former coach Ange Postecoglou during his successful three years from 2009-12.
"I think it was something Ange probably instilled in the team back then," Nichols said.
"It was about playing the football they wanted to play, and then to keep going.
"They've got that never-say-die attitude ... a lot of boys have been there for those championships and know what to do on the big stage.
"But on Sunday, it's about us stepping up and performing and matching that."
Due to the A-League's staggered scheduling, the Wanderers will know exactly what their Grand Final could look like before they even walk onto the pitch.
If Adelaide beat Melbourne City at Coopers Stadium on Friday night, it will be an away Grand Final.
Should City win, the Wanderers will play for a home decider, likely at ANZ Stadium.
"If you know there's going to be the potential for a home final, there's a little bit of added pressure," Santalab said.
"But that's finals football, and a lot of the boys might not even watch the game the night before because they'll just be focused on what we have to do."