It was a rough few days for Mariners both on land and at sea.
While Cyclone Alfred battered real-life seafarers along the state’s north coast, Central Coast’s footballing Mariners found themselves caught in their own storm, suffering defeats in both the A-League Men’s and Women’s competitions.
On Saturday night, March 8, the Mariners’ Men side looked more like a crew lost at sea than the reigning champions as they were blown away 3-0 by Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park.
The team struggled to keep afloat, registering just one shot which missed the mark, with only two corners, 12 fouls, and a performance that left fans feeling seasick.
Despite their best efforts to weather the storm, the Mariners couldn’t hold back the Victory tide, conceding three goals in a frustrating outing.
To make matters worse, two players picked up yellow cards, possibly for excessive flailing as they tried to stay afloat in the relentless Melbourne attack.
At the same time in Adelaide, the Central Coast Mariners Women’s team faced their own tempest in South Australia, going down 1-0 to Adelaide United.
Unlike their male counterparts, they managed to stay competitive, but a second-half goal from the hosts proved enough to send the Mariners home empty-handed.
Despite showing moments of promise, the women’s team couldn’t find the net, leaving them marooned in another tough loss.
With the league heating up, they will need to steady the ship quickly to stay on course for a strong finish.
With both squads rocked by the weekend’s rough waters, Mariners fans will be hoping for smoother sailing ahead.
The men will look to rediscover their championship form while the women’s side will aim to bounce back stronger in their next outing.
If nothing else, at least they can take comfort in the fact that unlike their nautical namesakes, their biggest concern isn’t 100 km/h winds, it’s just finding the back of the net.
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