Both the Central Coast Mariners’ men’s and women’s teams fought out thrilling draws over the weekend, showcasing resilience and determination as the A-League season heats up toward the finals.
Men’s team holds Auckland to a 2-2 draw
The Mariners’ men travelled across the Tasman to face ladder leaders Auckland FC at Go Media Stadium on Sunday, March 16, coming away with a 2-2 draw after a dramatic late equaliser from the men in yellow.
Auckland took the lead early, with Auckland striker Guillermo May slotting home a goal in the 10th minute before Callan Elliot doubled their advantage in the 78th.
However, the Mariners showed their fighting spirit, responding through Vitor Feijão’s strike in the 71st minute before Nicholas Duarte salvaged a point with a clutch 90th-minute goal.
The result keeps the Mariners just in contention as the season progresses, maintaining their push for finals football.
Mariners women in six-goal thriller with Melbourne Victory
Meanwhile, the Mariners women’s team played out an electrifying 3-3 draw against Melbourne Victory on Friday at the Industree Group Stadium in Gosford.
The high-scoring contest had everything, with both sides exchanging goals in a fast-paced encounter, with home goals from Nash, Rasmussen and Fuller.
The result sees the Mariners women sitting in sixth place on the Ninja A-League Women’s ladder, holding a record of six wins, seven draws, and six losses so far this season.
With just a handful of games left in the regular season, both squads will be looking to convert these hard earned points into momentum as they push for a strong finish.
Next up, the Mariners men will host Perth Glory at Industree Group Stadium, while the women take on Adelaide United away.
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