Central Coast Mariners
3
Match Complete
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1
| K. Rowles |  | 71' | ||
| 67' |  | M. Bridge | ||
| K. Rowles | | 56' | ||
| M. Simon | | 52' | ||
| 51' |  | J. Greenwood | ||
| J. Karacan | | 42' | ||
| M. Simon | | 34' | ||
| 32' | | B. Hamill | ||
| J. Clisby | | 27' |
| 12 | Shots | 13 | ||
| 6 | On Target | 5 | ||
| 16 | Fouls | 15 | ||
| 6 | Corners | 4 | ||
| 2 | Offsides | 0 | ||
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 | ||
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
The Central Coast Mariners and Western Sydney Wanderers do battle in what is the penultimate match of the season for both clubs. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7:50pm (AEST).
Potential contracts for next season might be the greatest motivating factor when the Mariners and the Wanderers meet at Central Coast Stadium tonight.
The home side will be hunting just their third win of the season, while the Wanderers will be looking to continue what has been a much-improved end-of-season run.
Markus Babbel finally has his side playing the kind of football for which he hoped earlier in the season. An injection of youth has done the trick and the 1-1 result in the Sydney derby last weekend said a lot about just how far this side has come since its disappointing start to the season.
The visitors will be near full strength, with just seemingly out-of-favour goalkeeper Vedran Janjetovic missing with a shoulder problem.
Oliver Kalac comes in for his debut, hoping to begin a football journey that will be incredibly successful should it reach the heights of his famous father.
The Mariners welcome back Tom Hiariej, Kye Rowles and Aiden O’Neill for this match and also put a strong side on the pitch.
With Jack Clisby resigning during the week for a further two years, this match will be another opportunity for some of Alen Stajcic’s young talent to show the owners that they too deserve a spot on the Mariner’s roster for next season.
With a host of names set to depart, it loomx as another off-season of change for the Mariners, with even the overseer of the process still not decided.
Prediction
All season long the Mariners have taken early leads and competed well yet failed to put the final polish on so many matches from which they could well have taken points.
The Wanderers look comfortable favourites in this one and expect more of the same as the Central Coast look good early before the visitors dominate the second half and claim all three points.
Catch all the action on The Roar live coverage from 7:50pm (AEST).
Where: Central Coast Stadium, Gosford
When: Saturday 20th April 2019, 7:50pm (AEST)
TV: Fox Sports, MyFootball app,
Betting: Central Coast $4.20 Draw $4.33 Western Sydney $1.72
Central Coast Mariners
1.Ben Kennedy (Gk), 2.Jonathan Aspropotamitis, 3.Jack Clisby, 6. Tom Hiariej, 7. Andrew Hoole, 11.Connor Pain, 12.Adam Pearce (Gk), 13.Aiden O’Neill, 15.Kye Rowles, 18.Matt Millar, 17.Peter Kekeris, 19.Matt Simon (C), 22.Jacob Melling, 23.Mario Shabow, 25.Jordan Murray, 28.Sam Graham, 29.Stephen Mallon, 68.Jem Karacan
Western Sydney Wanderers
3.Giancarlo Gallifuoco, 5.Brendan Hamill, 9.Oriol Riera, 10.Alex Baumjohann, 11.Bruce Kamau, 12.Mitchell Duke, 13.Tass Mourdoukoutas, 14.Mathieu Cordier, 17.Keanu Baccus, 19.Mark Bridge, 21.Tarek Elrich, 22.Rashid Mahazi, 24.Raul Llorente, 27.Kwame Yeboah, 28.Roly Bonevacia, 33.Tate Russell, 50.Jack Greenwood (Gk), 60.Oliver Kalac (Gk)
Ben of Phnom Penh
Roar Guru
The ref did a decent job in the game as at a few stages there the game threatened to boil over. Mariner's were throwing in some wild challenges though; I hope that isn't a precursor for the 2019/20 season.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
The Central Coast Mariners have claimed their third win of the season, defeating the Western Sydney Wanderers 3-1 at Central Coast Stadium. It was a forgettable night for the Wanderers after a dominant first half Mariners’ performance saw them take a 1-0 lead into the break. Matt Simon produced a stunning free kick to set up that lead and the effort of the Wanderers wall in the set piece said a lot about their attitude. The game exploded soon after, with Matt Simon finding his second goal from the penalty spot before Kye Rowles set up a 3-0 lead after 56 minutes with a tidy finish. Markus Babbel made wholesale changes and Mark Bridge found the net from a penalty after Jacob Melling had fouled in the box. Kye Rowles proved to be the ultimate source of drama after an awful challenge on Alexander Baumjohann saw him dismissed from the pitch and the Wanderers set about pulling back the deficit as the Mariners sat deep. Alen Stajcic’s side defended well and held on for a 3-1 victory, despite the numerous chances that the visitors were able to create. With just a week remaining and contracts on the line, the Mariners appear keen to impress their new manager. I’m not sure who the Wanderers’ players were attempting to impress, but it appeared to be no one after a dismal performance against the team at the foot of the ladder. Final Score Central Coast Mariners…………………3 Western Sydney Wanderers…………..1
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Thanks for being on board for the game. The match report will follow in ten minutes. Central Coast Mariners………………...3 Western Sydney Wanderers…………..1
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Expert
FULL-TIME The Mariners have won and the Wanderers will have a serious debrief after this one. Central Coast Mariners………………...3 Western Sydney Wanderers…………..1
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90+6 Pearce safely collects the final thrust forward from the Wanderers and the game is done. Central Coast Mariners………………...3 Western Sydney Wanderers…………..1
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90+5 Majok has a late chance for the Wanderers and he blazes over the bar. An awful attempt on goal. Central Coast Mariners………………...3 Western Sydney Wanderers…………..1
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90+5 Final minute of action here. Central Coast Mariners………………...3 Western Sydney Wanderers…………..1
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90+4 Simon comes off the pitch and Ruiz-Diaz comes on for the home side. Central Coast Mariners………………...3 Western Sydney Wanderers…………..1
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90+3 Now the Wanderers build another attack from the back. They throw the ball into the box and the Mariners clear. Central Coast Mariners………………...3 Western Sydney Wanderers…………..1
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90+2 Hoole gets a huge reception as he leaves the pitch and Kekeris has a shot on goal that Greenwood saves well. What a start that would have been! Central Coast Mariners………………...3 Western Sydney Wanderers…………..1
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90+2 Already into the second added minute. Hoole comes off and Kekeris comes on for the Mariners. Central Coast Mariners………………...3 Western Sydney Wanderers…………..1
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90+5 Five added minutes as Hamill leaves the pitch injured. The Wanderers have no replacements left. Central Coast Mariners………………...3 Western Sydney Wanderers…………..1
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90' Llorente wastes the ball and the Mariners will clear.....for now. Central Coast Mariners………………...3 Western Sydney Wanderers…………..1
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89' They Wanderers still on the attack and looking likely late. Central Coast Mariners………………...3 Western Sydney Wanderers…………..1
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89' The recycled ball sees a corner for the visitors. Central Coast Mariners………………...3 Western Sydney Wanderers…………..1
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88' Baumjohann takes the free........Pearce saves the Kamau shot. Central Coast Mariners………………...3 Western Sydney Wanderers…………..1
Jordan Klingsporn
Roar Guru
I've probably had the worst 30 minutes of my life. Manly lose in the last minute. Tottenham concede within 5 minutes. But its nice to see the Mariners win.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
88' Hiariej fouls and the Wanderers have a free on the edge of the box. Central Coast Mariners………………...3 Western Sydney Wanderers…………..1
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88' Some serious added time coming here. Central Coast Mariners………………...3 Western Sydney Wanderers…………..1
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87' 8 or 9 behind the ball for the Mariners as Simon is fouled and in no hurry to get the game going again. Central Coast Mariners………………...3 Western Sydney Wanderers…………..1