Central Coast Mariners claimed a hard-fought 2-1 win over Sydney FC on Sunday night, December 8, at Industree Group Stadium in Gosford, marking their second consecutive victory and a climb up the A-League ladder from 9th to 7th place.
The game was played in cool tropical conditions with the rain making for a slippery pitch; something the Mariners seemed to take in their stride.
The home team pushed and defended well in the first half, without scoring or conceding a goal, while Sydney looked dangerously in control up to the break.
Alou Kuol was the star of the match, opening the scoring in the 58th minute with a clinical finish.
Sydney FC responded swiftly to level the match, but Kuol struck again in the 70th minute, securing the decisive goal to seal the victory for the Mariners.
Mariners’ Manager Mark Jackson expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance, noting the importance of the win in building momentum.
The result provides a significant confidence boost for the squad as they continue their campaign, which is closely mirroring last year’s historic championship campaign.
The Mariners will look to build on the success in their next match against Adelaide United at home in Gosford on Friday night, December 13, as they push for further progress up the league standings.
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