Central Coast Mariners
1
Match Complete
Perth Glory
4
| 92' |  | A. Keogh | ||
| M. Simon |  | 88' | ||
| J. Murray | | 77' | ||
| 41' | | F. M. L. Ferreira | ||
| 34' | | A. Grant | ||
| 23' | | F. M. L. Ferreira | ||
| 3' | | A. Keogh |
| 9 | Shots | 17 | ||
| 2 | On Target | 7 | ||
| 10 | Fouls | 8 | ||
| 5 | Corners | 2 | ||
| 2 | Offsides | 4 | ||
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 | ||
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
The Central Coast Mariners and Perth Glory fill the festive time slot in a New Year’s Eve clash at Central Coast Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7pm (AEDT).
After the promise of an early lead against the Jets in Round 9, the Mariners once again let points slip and succumbed 2-1.
Back on the horse once again, they will continue to search for their first full complement of points for the season, against the Glory.
Tommy Oar makes his return for the Mariners yet Ross McCormack, Ben Kennedy and Tom Hiariej remain on the pine.
Mike Mulvey still looks to have a committed and determined squad and a win must surely be just around the corner.
In saying that, Perth will not be an easy opponent even with some disruption to the visitor’s squad.
Chris Ikonomidis is on international duty with the Socceroos and Shane Lowry misses through suspension.
Alternatively, Matthew Spiranovic and Diego Castro return to strengthen the troops.
Neil Kilkenny and Andy Keogh will once again be vital for Perth and Jason Davidson will work the left threateningly.
After something of a stumble against Sydney FC in Round 9, Tony Popovic will demand an instant reaction from his team and certainly has the in-form personnel to make that happen.
In something of a symbolic, end of year game, the result may point towards the New Year fortunes of both clubs.
Prediction
I am picking the Mariners in this one, on what can sometimes prove a wild and unpredictable evening of football.
It would be a wonderful and turning point-like victory for the men in yellow yet the Glory will also be switched on; knowing they need a win to reclaim top spot on the ladder.
Central Coast 3, Perth Glory 2
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Where: Central Coast Stadium, Gosford
When: Monday 31st December 2018, 7pm (AEDT)
TV: Fox Sports
Betting: Central Coast Mariners $4.50 Draw $4.00 Perth Glory $1.67
Central Coast Mariners
3.Jack Clisby, 4.Jake McGing, 5.Antony Golec, 7.Andrew Hoole, 8.Michael Mcglinchey, 10.Tommy Oar, 11.Connor Pain, 12.Adam Pearce (Gk), 13.Aiden O’Neill, 15.Kye Rowles, 16.Josh Macdonald,18.Matt Millar, 19.Matt Simon (C), 20.Kalifa Cisse, 22.Jacob Melling, 23.Mario Shabow, 24.Joe Gauci, 25.Jordan Murray.
Perth Glory Squad
1.Tando Velaphi (Gk), 2. Alex Grant, 3.Jason Davidson, 5.Ivan Franjic, 6.Dino Djulbic, 7.Joel Chianese, 9.Andy Keogh, 11.Brendon Santalab, 13.Matthew Spiranovic, 15.Brandon Wilson, 16.Tomislav Mrcela, 17.Diego Castro, 20.Jake Brimmer, 22.Fabio Ferreira, 23.Scott Neville, 27.Juande, 33.Liam Reddy (Gk), 88.Neil Kilkenny.
kahlmy_ishmael_xxiii
Roar Rookie
Great work, Stuart in your coverage of this match!. Thanks!
Stuart Thomas
Expert
You too mate and hopefully better times ahead for the Roar.
Lionheart
Roar Rookie
Thanks Stu. BBQ'ing and all, you kept me abreast of the game. Thanks, and have a good 2019.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Yep, let's rip in!
Stuart Thomas
Expert
The Perth Glory have defeated the Central Coast Mariners to the New Year's tune of 4-1 at Gosford's Central Coast Stadium. Frankly, it was a thrashing, with the visitors starting the match better, withstanding a first half challenge by the home side and finishing off the match with ease. It took just three minutes for Perth to open the scoring through Andy Keogh and the silence in the home stands said a lot about the state of mind on the Central Coast right now. Soon after, Tomislav Mrcela ran into an open goal and scored before having the goal disallowed for offside. In the process, he managed to break the goal. Despite my suggestion to use the sauce bottles as posts, the officials thought it better to wait for a replacement and the match was paused for around 40 minutes whilst the repairs were done. Mike Mulvey had his team fired up from the restart and they started well before the Glory took control once again. Fabio Ferreira scored a double before the official break and the visitors took a three goal lead into the sheds. Perth controlled the second half well despite Jordan Murray pouncing on a Matt Simon header and scoring for the home side with just 13 minutes remaining. That goal gave the home side something of a hope yet Perth found the net again when Keogh scored his second late in the game. In the end it was a comfortable win for the Glory and one that saw them reclaim top spot. For the Mariners it ended 2018 in the worst fashion possible. They have two points from a possible 30 and the club is in crisis. Final Score Central Coast Mariners 1 Perth Glory 4
Stevo
Roar Rookie
Happy New Year to all and let’s win this AFC Asian Cup thing!
Jordan Klingsporn
Roar Guru
Happy New Year! Glory 3 points ahead, WOOOOO HOOOOO.
Melange
Guest
That was a mercy whistle! Thanks for the call Stu. Happy New Year all!
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Match report to follow in five minutes. Central Coast Mariners 1 Perth Glory 4
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Thanks for being on board for the game, especially after 'post-gate' and be sure to catch the Wanderers and City match on the Roar tomorrow night. Central Coast Mariners 1 Perth Glory 4
Stuart Thomas
Expert
FULL-TIME Central Coast Mariners 1 Perth Glory 4
Stuart Thomas
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95' Late free to the visitors! Central Coast Mariners 1 Perth Glory 4
Stuart Thomas
Expert
95' Final seconds here. Central Coast Mariners 1 Perth Glory 4
92'
Stuart Thomas
Expert
94' Now Perth look to run the clock down. Central Coast Mariners 1 Perth Glory 4
Stuart Thomas
Expert
94' Disappointing for the home fans....that was weak defence. Central Coast Mariners 1 Perth Glory 4
Stuart Thomas
Expert
92' Franjic runs at will and finds Keogh in the box and the Irishman flicks it home. That was far too easy. Central Coast Mariners 1 Perth Glory 4
Jordan Klingsporn
Roar Guru
Come on Glory! 4-1
Stuart Thomas
Expert
92' GOAL PERTH!!! Central Coast Mariners 1 Perth Glory 4
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Expert
92' Blow the siren ref! Central Coast Mariners 1 Perth Glory 3