Western Sydney Wanderers vs Central Coast Mariners: A-League live scores, blog
Roar Guru By Alan Nicolea, 6 Oct 2012 Alan Nicolea is a Roar Guru & Live Blogger
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Western Sydney V Central Coast PARRAMATTA STADIUM, PARRAMATTA, NSW, 6 OCTOBER 2012 |
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| Western Sydney | Match Completed | Central Coast |
| 0 | FINAL SCORE | 0 |
| 0 | HALF TIME SCORE | 0 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 7 |
| 7 | SHOTS ON GOAL | 2 |
| 11 | FOULS | 8 |
| 1 | CORNERS | 4 |
| 3 | OFFSIDES | 2 |
| 69 | POSSESSION | 31 |
The Western Sydney Wanderers make their much-awaited A-League debut tonight as they host championship contenders the Central Coast Mariners. Join us for live scores and commentary from 7.45pm AEST.
Western Sydney will fancy their chances of starting their A-League history with a win tonight against the Central Coast.
Playing at home first up always helps and Western Sydney will be keen to get their campaign up and running to prove that they deserve their place in Australian football’s premier club competition.
The Wanderers have also recruited well and have the talent to potentially trouble the Mariners tonight.
Skipper Michael Beauchamp adds some much needed experience to Western Sydney’s defence. In attack, the Wanderers also possess new recruit and marquee player Shinji Ono.
It will be interesting to see how Ono performs tonight given his injury riddled past.
At his best, Ono is the x-factor for Western Sydney and will open up the Mariners defence if he is given time to orchestrate proceedings in the midfield.
But injuries have plagued Ono’s career and it remains to be seen if the Japanese star will handle the pressure of a Central Coast midfield that will be keen to shut him down.
Speaking of the Mariners midfield, young teenager Tomas Rogic will be the man that Western Sydney needs to keep close tabs on tonight.
Rogic is a player with a very promising future and is the man most likely to ignite the Mariners attack if given the space to thrive on the pitch.
With the Central Coast known for their ability to attack, the Wanderers may struggle in the early stages to match the pace of their opposition.
Although the Wanderers will look to keep things tight for the majority of the contest, the attacking chemistry that the Central Coast possesses should be enough for the Mariners to snare victory in an entertaining contest.
Prediction: Western Sydney 1-3 Central Coast
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38' YELLOW CARD - Mile Sterjovski (Central Coast)
53' YELLOW CARD - Aaron Mooy (Western Sydney)
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10:24pm
Minister for Information for the Democratic People's Republic of Football said | 10:24pm | Report comment
Well that was rubbish. But early days… I hope both WSW and the Mariners will find their game in the next couple of weeks. Decent turnout in the rain but could have been more.
(No sour grapes intended after SFC’s display earlier.)
10:38pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 10:38pm | Report comment
It wasnt rubbish, and it wasnt brilliant.
Players didnt instinctively know where each other were, and Ono was clearly thinking ahead of his team-mates, but the defense was well organised.
WSW created more chances, and played better … but unless you can score a goal, you dont win.
11:04pm
Minister for Information for the Democratic People's Republic of Football said | 11:04pm | Report comment
IT WAS RUBBISH. But I’m sure both WSW and CCM are capable of a better display and will gel more in the next few weeks.
10:41pm
Fussball ist unser leben said | 10:41pm | Report comment
I thoroughly enjoyed that match – two well-organised teams & WSW – as the home team – with attacking intent.
The game faded in the final 15 minutes as the players got fatigued.
For me, compared to what SydneyFC served up earlier, WSW are miles ahead of SydneyFC – tactically & technically.
9:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:44pm | Report comment
The Wanderers have secured their first ever competition points in the A-League and probably were unlucky not to secure the win against the Mariners. Overall, I feel the Wanderers had the better chances tonight with Haliti and Bridge in particular missing huge chances when they were one on one with Ryan. The Central Coast started to dominate late in the second half but the Wanderers held on well and have earned a draw at home. Graham Arnold won’t be happy with the Mariners performance because they were hussled off the ball consistently against the Wanderers. Ono had some sharp touches aswell when he was on for the Wanderers. Overall, A very solid performance for the Wanderers. Thanks for joining us tonight and we look forward to your company next time on The Roar.
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
9:44pm
Fussball ist unser leben said | 9:44pm | Report comment
Brilliant by WSW. Debut match in the HAL against the best team in the HAL last year and they were not at all over-awed. Dominated the majority of the game.
A bona fide football club – on the pitch & off the pitch.
9:42pm
JR Salazar said | 9:42pm | Report comment
What. A. Snoozer. NEXT!
9:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:41pm | Report comment
FULLTIME
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
9:42pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 9:42pm | Report comment
Honours even. No one could find the back of the net.
9:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:40pm | Report comment
92′ – Wanderers don’t have anymore energy here as the Mariners press for a goal here. Ono with a great touch here as he controls the goalkick. Big moment here as the Wanderers claim a handball here! Big call but its play on as the Wanderers press now themselves
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
9:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:38pm | Report comment
90′ – Another corner for the Mariners here and the Wanderers are getting nervous here. Mariners pressing for that winning goal. Four minutes to be added on here. Corner is swung here but its over everybody. McGlinchy with a strike but its headed clear now….
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
9:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:37pm | Report comment
89′ – Corner now for the Mariners and the Wanderers need to stand firm here. Mariners win another corner here and the pressure is on the Wanderers here
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
9:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:36pm | Report comment
88′ – Mariners with possession now with Bojic. Mariners on the attack now but the Wanderers have numbers in defence as we near fulltime.
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
9:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:35pm | Report comment
87′ – Ono looking for space now but the Mariners get men back quickly. Wanderers still with possession though in attack. Throw in now for the Wanderers as Ono finds Cole but he fails to handle the football and its a goalkick for the Mariners
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
9:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:33pm | Report comment
86′ – Hibini with a bad ball and the Wanderers win another goalkick and that’s been the story of the Mariners performance tonight. They have not been convincing on the ball but the Wanderers can take credit for that
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
9:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:32pm | Report comment
CHANCE WANDERERS – Wanderers lob forward possession here but the Mariners clear likewise. Appiah Kubi now with good play and the Wanderers attack but the attacker shoots for goal when he had Oni and Bridge in better positions out wide. Great chance gone begging for the Wanderers by Kresinger!
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
9:33pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 9:33pm | Report comment
Thats, what, four chances butchered ?
9:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:29pm | Report comment
82′ – Mooy now with possession finds Bridge. Wanderers on the attack. Mooy with another cross but Ryan takes the football very well and he has been solid for the Mariners tonight
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
9:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:28pm | Report comment
81′ – Rose with a good touch here as the Mariners start to dominate possession. Rose however can’t control possession and the Wanderers win back the football
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
9:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:27pm | Report comment
80′ – Free kick for the Mariners now and they are starting to dominate possession during the latter stages of the second half. Wanderers have to be careful now
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
9:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:26pm | Report comment
CHANCE MARINERS – Central Coast with a great chance but Covic saves very well here at the near post
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
9:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:25pm | Report comment
SUB WANDERERS – Poljak comes off for Cole
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
9:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:24pm | Report comment
77′ – Mariners now with possession yet again with Rose. Cross now comes in and the Mariners regather the football well. Covic though yet again sharp in possession and claims the football for the Wanderers
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
9:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:23pm | Report comment
75′ – It is pouring now at Parramatta stadium and the conditions have become terrible in the blink of an eye here. Wanderers clear now but the Mariners come back and win the throw
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
9:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:21pm | Report comment
74′ – Ryan once again alert for the Mariners as the freekick is delivered. Rain starting to fall yet again heavily.
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
9:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:21pm | Report comment
73′ – Bridge goes down here and the Wanderers win the freekick and continue to frustrate the Mariners in possession. Wanderers really pressing well in the midfield
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
9:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:20pm | Report comment
72′ – Game has slowed down here as the Mariners attack now. Throw in now for the Wanderers but they are stuck in their own half
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
9:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:18pm | Report comment
70′ – Wanderers trying to build from the back here as Rojic stays down here injured.
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
9:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:17pm | Report comment
68′ – Wanderers still playing the better football here and the Central Coast may just be happy with the draw here…
SUB MARINERS – Montgomery comes on for Peligrino and Sterjvoski comes off for Ibini.
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
9:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:15pm | Report comment
67′ – Covic now regathers possession for the Wanderers and they continue to attack with Ono. Ono with a strike now and he strikes well but its wide! Good attack yet again from the Wanderers.
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
9:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:13pm | Report comment
66′ – Mariners keeping possession nicely here as they aim to build something in attack. Wanderers though win a freekick as the Mariners get frustrated in possession
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
9:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:12pm | Report comment
64′ – Ono looking for support now and he gets possession back as he dictates proceedings here before the Central Coast win it back
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
9:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:11pm | Report comment
63′ – Beauchamp clears poorly as Ono skips away from a challenge ever so neatly. Ono’s class is evident with his first two touches. Great signs from the Japanese star
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
9:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:10pm | Report comment
Over 10,000 fans have attended tonight’s clash.
62′ – Wanderers with a throw here inside their own half. Sterjvoski now with possession for the Mariners and the Central Coast now win the freekick in a good position
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
9:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:08pm | Report comment
61′ – Game remains on a knife edge here but Ono very capable of opening things right up with a deft pass or shot
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
9:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:06pm | Report comment
SUB WANDERERS – Appiah Kubi comes on now. So does Ono who is applauded big time!
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
9:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:05pm | Report comment
57′ – Ryan punches away the freekick but Bridge fails to control possession soon after with a poor first touch and now the subs are about to come on.
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
9:04pm
JR Salazar said | 9:04pm | Report comment
“Shinji” instead of “Ono” on the back of his jersey…lol
9:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:04pm | Report comment
57′ – Wanderers win a freekick in a dangerous position here and now the Mariners will need to be alert now. Wanderers continue to press well
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
9:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:03pm | Report comment
55′ – Mariners on the break now with Sterjvoski here. Mariners with a chance now McGlinchey with a bad touch in the penalty area and that’s a chance gone begging for the Mariners. Wanderers now go on the counter attack
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
9:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:01pm | Report comment
53′ – Covic wins back possession for the Wanderers as he clears down field and now Western Sydney win the throw. Game is still very even here
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
9:00pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:00pm | Report comment
52′ – Wanderers build well yet again as a cross comes in but the Mariners clear and they hold on well yet again.
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
9:01pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 9:01pm | Report comment
Fair card on Mooy. You cant do that kind of grabbing
8:58pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:58pm | Report comment
51′ – Ryan now clears possession for the Mariners as he recovers a long ball
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:57pm | Report comment
50′ – Goalkick now for the Wanderers and they have started the second half well and look likely everytime they go forward
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:56pm | Report comment
48′ – Wanderers continue to press well and win possession. This has been a very impressive debut despite the chances missed
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:55pm | Report comment
47′ – Gee the Wanderers could easily be two nil up here. Bridge again should have done alot better. Central Coast lucky to still be in this.
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:55pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 8:55pm | Report comment
Two nil ? Three one
8:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:53pm | Report comment
CHANCE WANDERERS – Bridge with a great chance here as he shoots with all the time in the world but Ryan makes another save! Another chance gone begging!
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:52pm | Report comment
Yeah Ono has to come on very soon in the second half. He is the x factor that could open this game right up!
SECOND HALF KICKOFF – Mariners with possession
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:40pm
JR Salazar said | 8:40pm | Report comment
With that type of finishing, Haliti would not stand a chance at making the roster of an NASL (US second division) or USL PRO (US third division) team. His poor shot selection has kept the score level, when the Wanderers should be leading by now.
8:46pm
Fussball ist unser leben said | 8:46pm | Report comment
1st game of the season. I’ve seen the best in the world – Ronnie, Rooney, Van Persie butcher similar chances.
Check out Holland v Denmark from Euro2012 to see the best strikers miss chances.
But, I’ve not seen USL PRO – maybe the standard is higher than the Netherlands National Team?
8:51pm
JR Salazar said | 8:51pm | Report comment
For more information: visit:
http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/
Quality is similar to Dutch third division. The likes of Charleston Battery (the best team in this league) would give WSW a run for its money.
8:54pm
Fussball ist unser leben said | 8:54pm | Report comment
Blokes, who’ve actually played in Eredivisie (Zwaanswijk, Bosschaart, Emerton) would disagree with you.
But, heck, what would they know? They’ve only played there.
8:56pm
JR Salazar said | 8:56pm | Report comment
The bottom line here is that Haliti is not wrapping himself in glory with those first-half misses. Matt Ryan is looking more like the Man of the Match here.
8:54pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 8:54pm | Report comment
I’m going to be a *lot* happier when WSW get one past a keeper in a one on one :Z
8:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:40pm | Report comment
The Wanderers first half of football has left alot of positive signs for Western Sydney and they really should be in the lead against the Mariners. Haliti missed two great chances in the first half as he failed to make the most of a one on one situation against Ryan late in the first half. The Wanderers though have played very well and have pressed the Mariners well and have forced some mistakes from the Mariners in midfield. The Wanderers final passes into the penalty area have let them down but they are attacking well. The Mariners have had chances themselves but the Wanderers have scrambled well and have denied the Mariners with that huge opening in defence. All to play for in the second half!
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:46pm
JR Salazar said | 8:46pm | Report comment
Start Shinji second half. See what he can do.
8:46pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 8:46pm | Report comment
Its what I’d do too.
8:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:37pm | Report comment
HALFTIME:
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:37pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 8:37pm | Report comment
Good game of footy
8:44pm
Cappuccino said | 8:44pm | Report comment
Wanderers have been impressive in this half… They’ll be disappointed Haliti couldn’t take that chance. I think though that the Mariners will come out much stronger in the second half- Western Sydney need to make sure they don’t let it drop off. I’ve been impressed with Kresinger as well, his pressing and work ethic has been very good, and that touch to put Haliti through was quality.
8:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:35pm | Report comment
44′ – Mariners once again building from the back but the Wanderers always have numbers around the ball. Haliti’s touch lets him down yet again.
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:34pm | Report comment
43′ – Mariners building from the back now but the referee now rules for offside and the Wanderers get possession back as they read the long ball well and set the offside trap
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:32pm | Report comment
41′ – Despite the conditions, this has been a free flowing game with both teams possessing chances to break and go on the counter attack. The Wanderers though have looked the more likely and probably should be in the lead had Haliti done better with his chances
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:31pm | Report comment
40′ – Wanderers on the attack now as they win the football back in the midfield yet again. Mariners however win the ball back just as quickly as we near halftime
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:33pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 8:33pm | Report comment
Im liking the referee’s refusal to hand out free kicks for falling over, even though the Wanderers are getting the worse of that
8:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:30pm | Report comment
38′ – Bar the missed chances, this has been a very encouraging performance in the first half from the Wanderers. The Mariners though open Sydney up here as Rojic threads a pass through but the final touch lets him the Mariners forward down yet again…
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:28pm | Report comment
37′ – Boy that was a huge chance for Haliti and that would have been a deserved goal for the Wanderers. Will that come back to bite Western Sydney?
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:28pm | Report comment
CHANCE WANDERERS – Haliti one on one with Ryan and the keeper saves and the Wanderers squander another great attacking chance! Oh boy!
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:28pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 8:28pm | Report comment
Haliti butchers another one. If you play as striker, you have to get the one on ones past the keeper !
8:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:27pm | Report comment
To be honest Ian, had Ono been on, the Wanderers might have well hit the lead. They have had the better of play.
35′ – Beauchamp with a strong block and the Mariners lose an opportunity to really put the Wanderers to the sword on the counter attack
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:25pm | Report comment
34′ – Ryan clears possession now for the Mariners as they look to attack now with Sterjvoski. Mariners with possession as Western Sydney continue to press. Mariners still with the football though as they try to find rhythem. Haliti though wins back possession and the Wanderers win a corner. Great pressure
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:23pm | Report comment
32′ – Wanderers continue to press and win possession but then concede the goalkick after another final pass lets them down. They are certainly getting in positions to attack though
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:25pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 8:25pm | Report comment
I’m interested to see how many killer balls Ono can thread through
8:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:21pm | Report comment
31′ – Bridge fails to keep possession in but the pass was not a good one. Mariners can build from the back yet again but Western Sydney are taking the game to the Central Coast
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:23pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 8:23pm | Report comment
That ref has a very nice first touch
8:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:20pm | Report comment
29′ – Mariners build from the back now but the Wanderers win the freekick and they will be pretty pleased with their performance in the first 30 minutes
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:19pm | Report comment
28′ – Freekick now to the Wanderers and they are still getting the better of the Central Coast in my opinion. They just look the more composed in attack
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:18pm | Report comment
CHANCE WANDERERS – Haliti played in here but his shot goes well wide and he should have done better there given that he was in space. Best chance of the night for either side.
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:16pm | Report comment
24′ – Ryan forced to clear yet again as he reads the Mariners attack well. Central Coast starting to press now but the Wanderers are not budging.
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:17pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 8:17pm | Report comment
*growls at Haliti butchering a shot*
9:48pm
fadida said | 9:48pm | Report comment
Get used to it
8:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:14pm | Report comment
23′ – Ryan forced to clear a risky back pass and the Wanderers are let off the hook here. Wanderers though build well yet again but the final pass is once again lacking
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:13pm | Report comment
22′ – Mariners with the ball now in the backline as they look to build something creative in attack. Wanderers though reading their attack well
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:12pm | Report comment
20′ – Bridge once again in good field position but failed to turn and use the support he had. Wanderers still playing well though
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:10pm | Report comment
19′ – Goalkick now for the Wanderers as Rose fails to control a pass. Both teams evenly matched at the moment
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:10pm | Report comment
19′ – Sterjvoski with possession now as the Central Coast attack. Mariners building to something now as Rose now has possession. Central Coast stringing passes together now. Throw now for the Mariners
8:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:08pm | Report comment
17′ – Mariners a little frustrated here as they struggle to dominate in the midfield. Wanderers are doing well and do not look out of their depth at the moment
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:07pm | Report comment
16′ – Mariners with a freekick now and Rose now has possession. Wanderers however recover the football well and Western Sydney continue to hold well
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:06pm | Report comment
15′ – Wanderers yet again dominating the midfield but their final touch and pass is just letting them down. When they get it together the Central Coast will be in trouble
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:05pm | Report comment
14′ – Have to say that the Wanderers I feel have had the better of territory here. They look the more settled here. Long way to go though
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:05pm | Report comment
13′ – Mariners build from the back now. Now Ryan claims a cross and the Wanderers can regroup in defence now as Bridge shoots for goal and the keeper saves well
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:03pm | Report comment
12′ – Central Coast have just lost their way here in possession and are struggling to shake off some strong Wanderers pressure
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:02pm | Report comment
11′ – Bridge has been in pretty decent attacking position when in possession but his final touch or pass has let him down. Wanderers now have a throw
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:01pm | Report comment
10′ – Its pretty even at the moment. Both teams are evenly matched and Western Sydney are pressing well and are trying to build chances when in possession
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:00pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:00pm | Report comment
9′ – Bridge has possession now but loses the football soon after and the Mariners build from the back now.
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
8:00pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 8:00pm | Report comment
Nice little backheel by the ref
7:58pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:58pm | Report comment
7′ – Both teams going tit for tat at the moment. Wanderers look good in possession and the Mariners certainly have their hands full early despite the conditions
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
7:59pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 7:59pm | Report comment
Good game of footy so far.
Im impressed by how high WSW are prepared to press.
7:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:56pm | Report comment
5′ – Kovic now regathers possession as Sterjovski squanders the football in a good attacking position
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
7:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:55pm | Report comment
4′ – Central Coast starting to find their rhythem in possession as they win the throw. They are starting to settle down
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
7:56pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 7:56pm | Report comment
Wanderers have been less unsettled than I feared – theres the odd pass to the man who has gone elsewhere, but it hasnt been too abd
7:54pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:54pm | Report comment
3′ – Its raining now at Parramatta stadium. Its a decent crowd but not full. Mariners now win the throw
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
7:55pm
Gurudoright said | 7:55pm | Report comment
Cheers
7:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:53pm | Report comment
2′ – Wanderers pressing well here as the Mariners are sluggish in possession early on here.
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
7:52pm
Gurudoright said | 7:52pm | Report comment
What is the crowd like?
7:55pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 7:55pm | Report comment
OK to good. I’d say it easily cracked 10k
8:40pm
Cappuccino said | 8:40pm | Report comment
It’s been building through the first half… I’d say it could easily be as much as 15 thousand.
7:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:52pm | Report comment
1′ – Link up play with Bridge here and the Wanderers show some good signs with possession before conceding the goal kick
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
7:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:51pm | Report comment
KICKOFF – Wanderers with possession
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
7:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:49pm | Report comment
Can the Wanderers last longer than the Fury and Gold Coast? A few wins to start their history will help their cause to remain in the long flight for seasons to come.
7:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:45pm | Report comment
Both teams making their way out now…..
Wanderers 0
Mariners 0
7:51pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 7:51pm | Report comment
WSW in a 433 with Ono on the bench
7:53pm
Gurudoright said | 7:53pm | Report comment
Interesting
7:44pm
Fussball ist unser leben said | 7:44pm | Report comment
Looking forward to a cracking game. Pulsating atmosphere at Parramatta Stadium. A-League Football has finally come to its spiritual home in Australia – Western Sydney.
7:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:40pm | Report comment
History will be made tonight as Western Sydney make their debut in the A-League against the Central Coast. It has been a long time coming for the Wanderers but they are finally in the big league and will give it their all tonight against the Mariners. This should be an entertaining contest and I am looking forward to Ono’s performance aswell for the Wanderers. Can Western Sydney cause the upset or will the Mariners start their campaign with a strong win?
7:33pm
JR Salazar said | 7:33pm | Report comment
No pressure, nothing to lose for the Wandies. An intriguing setup.
7:11pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 7:11pm | Report comment
It’ll be interesting to see how well the Wanderers gel on defense.