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Central Coast Mariners vs Adelaide United |
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2019 FFA Cup semi-final |
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| Venue: Central Coast Stadium, Gosford | ||
| Central Coast Mariners | Adelaide United | |
| 1 | SCORE | 2 |
The Central Coast Mariners and Adelaide United face-off in the second semi-final of the FFA Cup, with a battle for silverware in the final against Melbourne City on the cards for the victor. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7:30pm (AEST).
Having not moved beyond the Round of 32 over the previous four FFA Cup competitions, the Mariners have the opportunity to do something they have never done before and qualify for the final.
In the cup’s inaugural season, the men in yellow did make the semi-finals, yet since, things have been grim when it comes to both cup and A-League competition.
There is much hope on the Central Coast and Alen Stajcic looked to have imparted his style and influence on the team late last season when he took over a Mariners side in turmoil.
He will need a great deal from his experienced players this season, yet the signs have been positive in the cup thus far, with his team moving through the rounds courageously to this point. Defeating Brisbane Roar on penalties showed immense spirit and Hume City were a stern test in the quarter-final.
Adelaide have hummed along well through the rounds, scoring nine goals in three matches, yet they did have a tough fight on their hands against Newcastle Jets when they managed to scrape home by a single goal. The Reds are the undeniable champs of cup competition, the reigning holders, and the only team to have two FFA Cups on their mantelpiece.
A third would cement their status as Australian cup football’s best team. Adelaide look a real A-League threat this season, with some bigger and more imposing bodies in front of goal and new manager Gertjan Verbeek will be hoping to see something from his squad tonight, in what looms as the biggest match thus far in his tenure.
Prediction
It’s tough to go past the Reds in this one despite the home ground advantage enjoyed by the Mariners. I think they will get the job done comfortably with Al Hassan Toure, Nikola Mileusnic and Riley McGree causing all sorts of problems in the Central Coast defence.
Central Coast Mariners 0 – Adelaide United 2
Game information
Where: Central Coast Stadium, Gosford NSW
When: Wednesday 2nd October 2019, 7:30pm (AEST)
TV: Fox Sports, Kayo Sports
Betting: Central Coast Mariners $3.50, Draw $3.50, Adelaide United $1.85
Central Coast Mariners
Mark Birighitti, Adam Pearce, Jack Clisby, Kye Rowles, Ruon Tongyik, Daniel De Silva, Jacob Melling, Michael McGlinchey, Joshua Nisbet, Mario Shabow, Jordan Murray, Tommy Oar, Matt Simon, Giancarlo Gallifuoco, Abraham Majok, Sam Silvera, Ziggy Gordon, Kim Eun-Sun, Milan Đurić , Dylan Fox, Gianni Stensness
Adelaide United
Paul Izzo, Daniel Marguš, Isaac Richards, Jordan Elsey, Michael Jakobsen, Michael Marrone, Ryan Strain, Mirko Boland, Lachlan Brook, Louis D’Arrigo, Ben Halloran, Ryan Kitto, Nathan Konstandopoulos, Vince Lia, Carlo Armiento, George Blackwood, Nikola Mileusnić, Pacifique Niyongabire, Riley McGree, Michaël Maria, Kristian Opseth, Al Hassan Toure, Kusini Yengi
Stuart Thomas
Expert
The Adelaide Reds have defeated the Central Coast Mariners on their home deck to advance to an FFA Cup final against Melbourne City. Australian football was blessed by the encounter we saw tonight. The Central Coast Mariners have had nothing short of a torrid run over the past five years in all competitions and threw everything they had at the Reds in Gosford. The locals held the hope of qualifying for their first ever FFA Cup Final against Melbourne City and after taking the lead via a Jack Clisby goal in the 63rd minute, that dream appeared close to reality. The Mariners had been as creative and effective as the Reds up to that point yet the sending off of Matt Simon in the 72nd minute changed the course of affairs. George Blackwood and Riley McGree found the net in the final 16 minutes to send the Reds into another FFA Cup final. The men from the city of churches now look to claim a third title and affirm their place as the best cup side in the country, The Mariners will feel a little aggrieved, with some doubt around the sending off of Simon and his expulsion no doubt hurting their chances. However one chooses to view the final, the underlying reality must be that the match was another gripping and entertaining encounter. The A-League season stands to be a great one should both the Mariners and Reds be able to produce such form on a week to week basis. Final Score Central Coast Mariners………1 Adelaide United….……………2
Kdog
Guest
Yeah I agree but you can't expect to defend for the last 25 without counter, and not expect to to conced. It was the old mariners, for that 20. No counter, no composure, no chance. I don't know why you wouldn't sub Simon out earlier and protect the yellow.
Melange
Guest
What a dud. Good game ruined by a bad call. Adelaide a protected species, never given the cards they deserve.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
FULL-TIME The Reds have won the semi-final 2-1 against the Mariners. Central Coast Mariners………1 Adelaide United….……………2
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90+5 That should do it at Central Coast Stadium......maybe not, the referee wants to play on. Must be a Mariners fan. Central Coast Mariners………1 Adelaide United….……………2
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90+4 A late corner for the Mariners. Can they do it at the death? Central Coast Mariners………1 Adelaide United….……………2
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90+3 Adelaide managing this one well with just seconds remaining against 10 men. Central Coast Mariners………1 Adelaide United….……………2
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90+1 Four minutes to be added. Could their be a twist in the tale? Central Coast Mariners………1 Adelaide United….……………2
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91' That really came from nothing yet the Reds will continue their journey to becoming the most dominant cup side in Australian football. Central Coast Mariners………1 Adelaide United….……………2
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90' GOAL ADELAIDE!!!!! McGree pounces on the loose ball from the break and Riley scores the winner!!!! Central Coast Mariners………1 Adelaide United….……………2
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89' Now Halloran's cross is long and the Reds still cannot find the winner. Central Coast Mariners………1 Adelaide United….……………1
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88' So close for the Reds as Mileusnic heads into the side netting.......what a wasted chance. Central Coast Mariners………1 Adelaide United….……………1
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87' Now the Reds win a third and the Mariners are hanging on desperately. Central Coast Mariners………1 Adelaide United….……………1
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87' Looking like extra time here as the Reds earn a second corner. Central Coast Mariners………1 Adelaide United….……………1
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85' Opseth looking dangerous on the left for the Reds. He is called for the foul but I have been so impressed with him tonight. Central Coast Mariners………1 Adelaide United….……………1
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84' I'm tipping penalties at this stage. Love a late night on the Roar. Central Coast Mariners………1 Adelaide United….……………1
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83' Silvera is brought down in the middle of the field. Hard foul. This boy is a talent. Mariners with a free kick in an attacking position. Central Coast Mariners………1 Adelaide United….……………1
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82' The Reds launch another attack......Birighitti does well and the Mariners stay in the contest. Central Coast Mariners………1 Adelaide United….……………1
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80' Goal kick for the Mariners. Central Coast Mariners………1 Adelaide United….……………1
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80' Kitto loses control on the right as we enter the final ten minutes of normal time. Central Coast Mariners………1 Adelaide United….……………1