Central Coast Mariners
2
Match Complete
Melbourne Victory
2
| ?. Torres |  | 73' | ||
| 68' |  | R. J. G. Miranda | ||
| B. Kaltak | | 56' | ||
| 52' | | N. Velupillay | ||
| M. Balard | | 49' | ||
| 46' | | B. Fornaroli | ||
| A. Kuol | | 16' |
| 13 | Shots | 10 | ||
| 4 | On Target | 2 | ||
| 14 | Fouls | 10 | ||
| 5 | Corners | 7 | ||
| 2 | Offsides | 1 | ||
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 | ||
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
The champions are back in winning form, as Melbourne Victory head to Industree Group Stadium to take on the Mariners in Round 6 A-League action. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 3pm (AEDT).
Prediction
After finally securing their first bag of three points last time out against the Jets, the Mariners have a chance to build real momentum with a win in front of their home fans. Victory look a promising unit, yet the men in yellow will get over the line in a tight one.
Central Coast 2 Melbourne Victory 1
Game information
Venue: Industree Group Stadium
Kick-off: 3pm (AEDT)
TV: 10 Bold
Streaming: Paramount+
Odds: Central Coast $2.45, Draw $3.70, Melbourne Victory $2.50 – odds via PlayUp
Teams
Central Coast Mariners squad
2. Mikael DOKA, 3. Brian KALTAK, 4. Josh NISBET, 6. Max BALARD, 7. Christian THEOHAROUS, 9. Alou KUOL, 10. Marco Tulio, 11. Angel TORRES, 14. Dylan Wenzel-HALLS, 15. Storm ROUX, 16. Harrison STEELE, 17. Jing REEC, 18. Jacob FARRELL, 20. Danny VUKOVIC (C, GK), 23. Dan HALL, 26. Brad TAPP, 28. Will WILSON, 30. Jack WARSHAWSKY (GK), 33. Nathan PAULL, 39. Miguel DI PIZIO
Melbourne Victory squad
2.Jason GERIA, 4.Rai MARCHAN, 5.Damien DA SILVA, 6.Leigh BROXHAM, 7.Chris IKONOMIDIS, 8.Zinedine MACHACH, 10.Bruno FORNAROLI, 11.Ben FOLAMI, 14.Connor CHAPMAN, 16.Stefan NIGRO, 17.Nishan VELUPILLAY, 19.Daniel ARZANI, 20.Paul IZZO (GK), 21.Roderick MIRANDA, 22.Jake BRIMMER, 23.Fabian MONGE, 24.Eli ADAMS, 25.Ryan TEAGUE, 28.Franco LINO, 40.Christian SICILIANO (GK)
Garry
Roar Rookie
heat not currently an issue..rain is the problem
Midfielder
Roar Guru
Victory scored a couple of worldies today. Jing must be pushing for a starting position. Terrible time for crowds with 3:00 kick off in summer
Stuart Thomas
Expert
FULL-TIME Thanks for being with me for the blog and be sure to join me for the Matildas clash with Canada on Wednesday afternoon. Also, Newcastle Jets and Melbourne City kick-off in a moment or two, in the penultimate A-League match of the round. Central Coast………………..…………………..2 Melbourne Victory……....……………………..2
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FULL-TIME Both teams could have won that one, yet it was the Mariners finishing far the better after starting lethargically in the opening 45 minutes. Central Coast………………..…………………..2 Melbourne Victory……....……………………..2
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FULL-TIME Vellupilay put the visitors in front early in the second, before a penalty for handball in the area had the Mariners level from the boot of Torres. Central Coast………………..…………………..2 Melbourne Victory……....……………………..2
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FULL-TIME The early Central Coast goal to Kuol was negated by Fornaroli's wonder strike right on half time. Central Coast………………..…………………..2 Melbourne Victory……....……………………..2
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FULL-TIME The points are shared at Industree Group Stadium, after what was a cracking second half. Central Coast………………..…………………..2 Melbourne Victory……....……………………..2
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90+7 One last centred ball from Arzani, Vukovic takes and that will be all she wrote. Central Coast………………..…………………..2 Melbourne Victory……....……………………..2
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90+7 A late free for Victory. Is there time for one last effort at either end? Central Coast………………..…………………..2 Melbourne Victory……....……………………..2
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90+6 The Mariners with a long hopeful ball forward and Izzo is happy to let it run long. Central Coast………………..…………………..2 Melbourne Victory……....……………………..2
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90+6 Chapman with the header that slips past the right post of Vukovic. Central Coast………………..…………………..2 Melbourne Victory……....……………………..2
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90+5 Now a free-kick for Victory in attack and perhaps their final chance of the contest. Central Coast………………..…………………..2 Melbourne Victory……....……………………..2
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90+4 Docker drives the cross in but his hands are secure and there is no rebound. Central Coast………………..…………………..2 Melbourne Victory……....……………………..2
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90+3 Izzo saves the shot from distance as he was caught off his line. Farrell with the crafty shot. Central Coast………………..…………………..2 Melbourne Victory……....……………………..2
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90+2 Doka is fouled on the far side and the fresh legs have made all the difference for the Mariners. Central Coast………………..…………………..2 Melbourne Victory……....……………………..2
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90+2 Di Pizio with another chance at the top of the box. The ball is deflected and Central Coast have the throw in on the near side. Central Coast………………..…………………..2 Melbourne Victory……....……………………..2
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90+1 There will be six minutes added. Doka on the right for the Mariners. Reec loses the handle and the goal kick will follow for Victory. Central Coast………………..…………………..2 Melbourne Victory……....……………………..2
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90' Into the final minute of normal time. Central Coast………………..…………………..2 Melbourne Victory……....……………………..2
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89' Victory win it in the midfield but Vukovic is on the job again and securing the ball. Central Coast………………..…………………..2 Melbourne Victory……....……………………..2
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89' Izzo back with after a failed foray forward from the Mariners. Central Coast………………..…………………..2 Melbourne Victory……....……………………..2