Newcastle Jets
2
Match Complete
Central Coast Mariners
3
| N. Boogaard |  | 97' | ||
| 83' | | B. Kennedy | ||
| R. Vargas |  | 81' | ||
| R. O'Donovan | | 74' | ||
| 67' | | C. Pain | ||
| 64' | | J. Karacan | ||
| 51' | | J. Murray | ||
| N. Cowburn | | 43' | ||
| R. O'Donovan | | 35' |
| 24 | Shots | 5 | ||
| 7 | On Target | 4 | ||
| 12 | Fouls | 6 | ||
| 3 | Corners | 2 | ||
| 2 | Offsides | 0 | ||
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 | ||
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
Match result:
The Central Coast Mariners have won their second match of the 2018/19 A-League season in a dramatic win over their geographical rivals Newcastle Jets.
What a stunning, dramatic and thrilling second half the traditional F3 derby produced, after the sides went to the half-time break at 0-0. The Mariners took control early in the second half with a goal to Jordan Murray in the 51st minute.
Further goals to Jem Karacan and Connor Pain saw the visitors stun the Jets and well on their way to victory. It awoke the home side and goals to Roy O’Donovan and Ronald Vargas had them within a goal with around nine minutes still on the clock.
What followed was chaotic, as the Jets hammered the Mariners goal, they were eventually rewarded with a penalty when O’Donovan was brought down in the box.
The Irishman failed to convert from the spot yet Daniel Georgievski knocked home the rebound and the Jets thought they were level.
The referee was made aware of the goal scorers’ offside positioning from the kick and the Jets were required to retake it with the goal disallowed.
Ben Kennedy saved for a second time and the Mariners held on in a tense final few minutes to stun the Australian footballing community with a gutsy victory.
New manager Alen Stajcic has had an immediate impact and the Mariners fans will be buoyed by the result. Jets manager Ernie Merrick will kick a few stones on the way home, knowing full well that the three points dropped tonight might just be the difference between semi-final play and an early end of season trip away.
Final score
Newcastle Jets 2
Central Coast Mariners 3
Match preview:
The Newcastle Jets and Central Coast Mariners meet in a traditional derby at McDonald Jones Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 5:35pm (AEDT).
The Jets’ madcapped chase for a semi-final spot could become a tangible reality with a win today.
Alternatively, a loss could see them playing cutthroat, sudden death football for the remainder of the competition.
Coming off wins against both Melbourne franchises and a draw with the Reds, Ernie Merrick’s men are one of the form teams in the competition at the present time.
What looms this evening is a potentially awkward clash with their closest geographical rival in the form of the Mariners.
At this point, I would normally mention the visitor’s recent form, however it really hasn’t changed for so long there appears little point.
The Mariners are one of, if not the worst ever team in the 14-year history of the new domestic competition and have conceded 13 goals in their previous two matches against the Roar and the Phoenix.
Those results reeked of a team with its mind on other things; whether that be playing contracts, greener pastures or just a general disinterest in elite performance after what has been an appalling season I am not sure.
Interestingly, former Matildas boss Alen Stajcic steps in to guide the Central Coast for the final six matches of the season.
Frankly, I’m not sure what he can, will or should achieve.
Whatever does happen, the manager’s reputation will remain intact, with any bad losses merely reflective of a very poor team suffering through a miserable season.
The Jets welcome back Ronald Vargas from injury yet lose Johnny Koutroumbus and Joey Champness to international duty.
Andrew Hoole, Tom Hiariej and Connor Pain all come back in for the Mariners yet they lose Aiden O’Neill and Kye Rowles and Stajcic will be forced to reshuffle at the back.
Prediction
It is near impossible to go past the Jets in this one. With so much at stake and the drifting Mariners showing nothing of substance recently, they should dismiss their local rival with a waft of their hand.
Newcastle Jets 3, Central Coast Mariners 1
Catch all the action on The Roar live coverage from 5:35pm (AEDT).
Where: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
When: Saturday 16th March 2019, 5:35pm (AEDT)
TV: Fox Sports, MyFootball live app
Betting: Newcastle Jets $1.33 Draw $5.50 Central Coast Mariners $9.00
Newcastle Jets
1.Glen Moss (Gk), 4.Nigel Boogaard (C), 6.Steven Ugarkovic, 7.Dimi Petratos, 8.Jair, 9.Roy O’donovan, 10.Ronald Vargas, 11.Kwabena Appiah, 14.Kaine Sheppard, 16.Nick Cowburn, 17.Daniel Georgievski, 19.Kosta Petratos, 20.Lewis Italiano (Gk), 22.Lachlan Jackson, 23.Matt Ridenton, 28.Pat Langlois, 32.Angus Thurgate, 44.Nikolai Topor-Stanley
Central Coast Mariners
1.Ben Kennedy (Gk), 2.Jonathan Aspropotamits, 3.Jack Clisby, 6. Tom Hiariej, 7. Andrew Hoole, 8.Michael Mcglinchey,11.Connor Pain, 17.Peter Kekeris, 18.Matt Millar, 22.Jacob Melling, 23.Mario Shabow, 24.Joe Gauci (Gk), 25.Jordan Murray, 26.Josh Nisbet, 28.Sam Graham, 29.Stephen Mallon, 33.Lewis Miller,68.Jem Karacan
keep it realz
Guest
Sulkboy - interested in your view of the awarding of the penalty when O'Donovan went down "in" the box. Did you notice in the lead up play the first illegal contact was O'Donovan appearing to strike Aspropotamitis in the back of the head? That if a foul was to be awarded against Aspropotamitis there is strong argument it happened outside the box? Upset that O'Donovan couldn't cheat his way to another goal? Karma me thinks. Did you notice Cowburn escaped a clear red card? Did you notice Boogaard escaped a second yellow? Did you realise if a foul was given to Mariners for O'Donovan striking Asporpotamitis in the back of the head then O'Donovan could have got a second yellow? Maybe Jets supporters should go on strike to highlight these critical errors! Did you notice Newcastle fouled twice as much as Mariners? Who turned up to play football? Just interested on your views on all that?
Nemesis
Guest
VAR can only be used when a goal is scored. So, it was used in the first instance because Georgievski scored the goal. It was not used in the 2nd instance because no goal was scored. VAR is not used to review all offences. It is only used in 4 specific cases: Goals, Penalties, Off-side, Mistaken identity.
skullboy
Guest
The Jets were robbed by VAR yet again. If the first penalty needed to be re-taken then the second one should have been re-taken as well. Two Mariners defenders were inside the penalty area and Ben Kennedy was a metre off his line.
Jordan Klingsporn
Roar Guru
Finally! Some criticism about crowd numbers aimed at someone other than Perth.
The Ball Bobbled
Roar Rookie
Stajcic Magic - Would the fairweather fans on the Central coast please return.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
The Central Coast Mariners have won their second match of the 2018/19 A-League season in a dramatic win over their geographical rivals Newcastle Jets. What a stunning, dramatic and thrilling second half the traditional F3 derby produced, after the sides went to the half-time break at 0-0. The Mariners took control early in the second half with a goal to Jordan Murray in the 51st minute. Further goals to Jem Karacan and Connor Pain saw the visitors stun the Jets and well on their way to victory. It awoke the home side and goals to to Roy O'Donovan and Ronald Vargas had them within a goal with around nine minutes still on the clock. What followed was chaotic, as the Jets hammered the Mariners goal, they were eventually rewarded with a penalty when O'Donovan was brought down in the box. The Irishman failed to convert from the spot yet Daniel Georgievski knocked home the rebound and the Jets thought they were level. The referee was made aware of the goal scorers' offside positioning from the kick and the Jets were required to retake it with the goal disallowed. Ben Kennedy saved for a second time and the Mariners held on in a tense final few minutes to stun the Australian footballing community with a gutsy victory. New manager Alen Stajcic has had an immediate impact and the Mariners fans will be buoyed by the result. Jets manager Ernie Merrick will kick a few stones on the way home, knowing full well that the three points dropped tonight might just be the difference between semi-final play and an early end of season trip away. Final Score Newcastle Jets……….............2 Central Coast Mariners……....3
Jordan Klingsporn
Roar Guru
Mariners fans rejoice! Hopefully they can get a good crowd against Adelaide on Sunday.
Stevo
Roar Rookie
Look forward to your match report Stuart!
Nick Symonds
Guest
Good start to the the Stajcic era.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
FULL-TIME The Mariners have won the F3 derby. Try and explain that to someone! Newcastle Jets……….............2 Central Coast Mariners……....3
Stuart Thomas
Expert
90+10 Now the Mariners win a free in the midfield after the restart. Newcastle Jets……….............2 Central Coast Mariners……....3
Stevo
Roar Rookie
You couldn't have written the script for this game. That's football!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stuart Thomas
Expert
90+10 Blow the whistle please. I'm exhausted. Newcastle Jets……….............2 Central Coast Mariners……....3
Stuart Thomas
Expert
90+9 This is unbelievable. The Mariners survive two penalty attempts. Newcastle Jets……….............2 Central Coast Mariners……....3
Jordan Klingsporn
Roar Guru
Hang on what’s going on? Why am I watching AFLW??????? I missed out so bad.
Stevo
Roar Rookie
Just blow the whistle ref.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
90+9 SAVED by Kennedy again!!!!! Newcastle Jets……….............2 Central Coast Mariners……....3
Stuart Thomas
Expert
90+9 O'Donovan again. Newcastle Jets……….............2 Central Coast Mariners……....3
Stevo
Roar Rookie
SAVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Stuart Thomas
Expert
90+7 The VAR has decided that the kick will be taken again, Newcastle Jets……….............2 Central Coast Mariners……....3