The Central Coast Mariners women’s team opened their Ninja A-league season with a convincing 3-1 win against Sydney FC on Saturday afternoon November 1.
Meanwhile, the men’s team recorded another draw, their third in a row, this time nil-all against Perth Glory on Saturday evening, November 1.
The women kicked off their Ninja A-League season with a resounding 3-1 victory over reigning champions Sydney FC at Central Coast Stadium.
This home win set the tone for what could be a thrilling season for coach Emily Husband’s squad, who came out firing to secure three crucial points.
New signing Jade Pennock made a stellar debut, opening her Mariners account with a clinical penalty in the 41st minute.
Pennock wasn’t done there; her playmaking skills shone as she set up second-half goals for teammates Izzy Gomez and Bianca Galic, securing a dream start to the season for the Mariners women.
On the men’s side, however, it was another story.
The Mariners’ Isuzu UTE A-League campaign saw their third consecutive draw as they were held to a 0-0 stalemate by Perth Glory later that day.
Despite dominating possession and dictating the pace from start to finish, the Mariners couldn’t find the back of the net.
The key moment came in the second half when they were awarded a penalty, only to have the decision overturned.
The Mariners men remain unbeaten but are still searching for their first win of the season, eager to break their drawing streak.
The Mariners now shift gears to the AFC Champions League, where they’ll face Chinese Super League leaders Shanghai Shenhua at home on Tuesday evening, November 5.
Following that, national A-League action resumes with a home clash against Wellington Phoenix at Central Coast Stadium next weekend.
With one team celebrating a triumphant start and the other looking to convert control into goals, it’s shaping up to be an action-packed summer season for Mariners fans.