A considerably weakened Mariners, due to overseas transfers, have performed as expected in the Asian Champions League Elite.
Australian teams now know the strength of opposition they face when competing in this top competition.
However, a number of young, up-and-coming players in the Mariners squad have enjoyed a terrific learning experience.
Competing in Asia is unique to The World Game.
Winning either of the two top competitions comes with generous financial rewards.
We must remember that the Mighty Mariners won one of the Asian competitions last season.
This was a terrific coup for ‘The Little Club That Can!’
From my perspective to be able to watch our club compete against powerful teams from Japan in the East to Jordan in the West is a real privilege.
Also to be able to meet and greet supporters of these elite teams is a real pleasure.
It should be noted that there are an equal number of female fans amongst these travellers.
Despite being reduced to 10 men, with the goalie being sent off, the Mariners gave Johor a tough game.
The visitors had many players from Spain and South America, whereas the Mariners were mostly Australian.
The Malaysian State of Johor has a ruling elite who fully finance this Club.
The fans of the Mariners who attended these Asian games in Gosford enjoyed extra games supporting their favourites.
Go! The Mighty! Mighty! Mariners!
Email, Feb 12
Bob Brooks, Doyalson North
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