In a tightly-contested showdown at Industree Group Stadium the current title holders, Sydney FC were held to a goalless draw by the tenacious Central Coast Mariners in a Sunday evening spectacle on January 7.
The result marks Sydney’s fourth draw in their last five away encounters, continuing a trend of stalemates for the champions.
Sydney’s goalkeeper, Jada Whyman, emerged as a pivotal figure, denying Mariners’ midfielder Bianca Galic with a stellar save in the first half.
This crucial save kept the match evenly poised, as neither team managed to break the deadlock, culminating in a 0-0 finish.
Despite their recent struggles in front of goal, with a mere four goals in their past six matches, Sydney FC can find some comfort in extending their undefeated streak to six games.
The Mariners, for their part, showed resilience, securing a valuable point against the reigning champions.
This follows their narrow 2-1 loss to Perth Glory, with Emily Husband’s squad demonstrating their capability to rebound against top-tier opposition.
The Mariners Women travel to New Zealand for their match against Wellington Pheonix on Friday evening, January 12.