The Jets and Mariners fought out a draw in the F3 derby on Sunday, unable to be split at 1-all.
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Final score
Newcastle Jets 1
Central Coast Mariners 1
Both the Newcastle Jets and Central Coast Mariners will look to bounce back from defeats last week, as they face each other in the F3 Derby in Newcastle. Join The Roar for live scores from the match and a live blog of the game, starting from 5pm AEDT.
These sides suffered defeats last week, but both remain in the race for a final spot in the A-League finals. With Perth Glory defeating the Western Sydney Wanderers last night, the race for a spot in the finals has been blown wide open.
Newcastle will feel deflated from their 1-0 defeat to Adelaide last week, they didn’t get into a groove against the Reds and it hurt them. You can perhaps blame their short turnaround, and if that is the case you would expect they bounce back in this one after a nine-day break.
After three wins in a row the Mariners were given a reality check by the Melbourne Victory in a 3-0 loss. They will get skipper Nick Montgomery back from suspension to boost the side, they face a difficult fortnight after this game so a win is necessary.
Paul Okon’s side will more than likely need five wins to take their place in the finals, with seven games to go it looks a tough ask. While these derbies have lost their hype in the last few seasons you can guarantee the players know the high stakes going into this game.
The interesting stat heading into this game is that the Jets are undefeated in their last six A-League games against the Mariners, with two wins and four draws.
The last five matches between the Jets and Mariners at McDonald Jones Stadium have ended in a draw -with that in mind, I am predicting a 1-1 draw this afternoon.
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Phil Wishart
Roar Rookie
Probably a fair result - both teams had (and squandered) their chances.
Brent Ford
Roar Guru
Full Time - Jets 1 vs Mariners 1 Surely not much time left in this one and that is it, these teams will share the points, Kokko's first half header was cancelled out by a cracker from Galloway. The F3 Derby ends in a draw, thanks for your company and have a good evening.
Brent Ford
Roar Guru
'90+5 - Jets 1 vs Mariners 1 Nabbout now finds side netting on the restart.
Brent Ford
Roar Guru
'90+3 - Jets 1 vs Mariners 1 Arcaba forced into action and he is now flattened!
Brent Ford
Roar Guru
'90+1 - Jets 1 vs Mariners 1 Five minutes of added time her, Berry has so much space but he can't score!
Brent Ford
Roar Guru
'89 - Jets 1 vs Mariners 1 Now Mullen releases Hoole on the right flank, he runs out of space and Izzo makes a great save of the cross.
Brent Ford
Roar Guru
'89 - Jets 1 vs Mariners 1 The Jets look more likely here and Clut nearly is in on goals!
Brent Ford
Roar Guru
'87 - Jets 1 vs Mariners 1 Mullen another cross but this one invites Izzo across and he makes a good save.
Brent Ford
Roar Guru
'86 - Jets 1 vs Mariners 1 Nordstrand was looking a little lame and he comes off for Allwright. Could we see one of these sides pinch the points?
Phil Wishart
Roar Rookie
The Jets look like they want it more. Better pressure, crisper passes and winning the 50/50 balls
Brent Ford
Roar Guru
'84 - Jets 1 vs Mariners 1 Hoole for Nordstrand and now Ugarkovic and Izzo collide, silly from the youngster as there was no need for it and he goes into the book.
Brent Ford
Roar Guru
'80 - Jets 1 vs Mariners 1 10 minutes to go and still all square here, both sides looking a little tired so expect the space to open up late.
Swanny
Guest
Kokko. Played well. Has been left out for Ma lei For too long Not left out again I'd say
Brent Ford
Roar Guru
'78 - Jets 1 vs Mariners 1 Nabbout now with a chance at the near post but Izzo with a great save after some really poor defence from the Mariners, but here comes the corner. Nordstrand gets a head to it but it is high over the posts.
Brent Ford
Roar Guru
'76 - Jets 1 vs Mariners 1 Clut will come on for Kokko, so two youngsters will lead the attacks here.
Brent Ford
Roar Guru
'75 - Jets 1 vs Mariners 1 Kokko has some cramp as the game continues, the Mariners wanted to play on, Buhagiar will come on for the Mariners for Appiah, not sure who will come on for Kokko just yet as he gets treatment.
Brent Ford
Roar Guru
'71 - Jets 1 vs Mariners 1 Nabbout now earns his side a corner, it was a great contest against Galloway there.
Brent Ford
Roar Guru
'70 - Jets 1 vs Mariners 1 20 minutes to go and this game is anyone's.
Brent Ford
Roar Guru
'68 - Jets 1 vs Mariners 1 Mariners now building here, so much space on the edge for Montgomery, but it is a poor ball in. Now a foul and free kick for the Mariners in defence.
Stevo
Roar Rookie
Oh dear and young Hoole has a lot to learn about first time passing and football at the highest level. A first time cross was all that was required. NOT RUNNING WITH THE BALL! No Euro contract just yet.