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Central Coast Mariners Defeat Sydney FC in Thrilling Encounter
Central Coast Mariners secured a 2-1 victory over Sydney FC at the Industree Group Stadium in Gosford on December 8th, 2024, in a thrilling A-League match. The game, refereed by Adam Kersey, was characterized by tension and disciplinary issues.
Sydney FC dominated possession (60%), registered more shots (16 to 13), and earned more corners (9 to 2). However, the Mariners proved more clinical in front of goal. Despite having less possession and receiving three yellow cards, the Mariners’ efficiency in attack made the difference.
The goals came in the second half. Alou Kuol opened the scoring for the Mariners in the 58th minute, assisted by S. Roux. Sydney pulled one back in the 65th minute through P. Klimala, with the assist going to J. Lolley. Kuol then sealed the victory for Central Coast Mariners with his second goal in the 70th minute, assisted by Mikael Doka.
The match was punctuated by disciplinary incidents. Sydney received one yellow card at 45′ (R. Grant) and a red card to H. Devenish-Meares at 43′. Central Coast Mariners received yellow cards at 28′ (L. Mauragis), 32′ (H. Steele), and 80′ (A. McCalmont). The Mariners’ numerical advantage in the second half played a significant role in their win.
Substitutions sydney: at minute 45 A. Redmayne came in and A. Ouahim went out., at minute 52 A. Gurd came in and Leo Sena went out., at minute 52 A. Segecic came in and Douglas Costa went out., at minute 78 J. Kucharski came in and J. Courtney-Perkins went out., at minute 78 J. King came in and H. Matthews went out.
Substitutions central coast mariners: at minute 62 Vitor Feijao came in and C. Theoharous went out., at minute 74 H. Eames came in and S. Kuzevski went out., at minute 90 S. James Ngor came in and A. Kuol went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Central Coast Mariners
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