Central Coast Mariners fans were treated to a thrilling Sunday of football at Industree Group Stadium on March 30, with both the men’s and women’s teams claiming impressive wins in a high-energy double header.
The afternoon kicked off with the men’s side breaking a long winless streak, defeating bottom-placed Perth Glory 3-1.
The victory marked their first win since early February, offering a much-needed morale boost to players and supporters alike.
Striker Alou Kuol got the home side off to a flying start, heading in the opener in just the fifth minute.
Perth quickly responded through Nicholas Pennington, who levelled the score with a composed finish in the 10th minute.
But the Mariners regained control before the break, with Mikael Doka calmly converting a penalty in the 21st minute to restore the lead.
Christian Theoharous put the result beyond doubt in the second half, firing home from the edge of the box in the 58th minute.
The momentum carried into the second match of the day, where the Mariners women edged out Brisbane Roar 2-1 in a tight contest.
Brisbane stunned the home crowd early, with Laini Freier scoring just 21 seconds into the game – one of the fastest goals in A-League Women’s history.
However, the Mariners didn’t let the early blow rattle them.
Isabel Gomez brought the sides level with a well-placed strike, and in the 71st minute, Annalise Rasmussen found the back of the net to complete the comeback and secure the win.
The back-to-back victories couldn’t have come at a better time for the club.
With the men’s team eager to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season, and the women’s team continuing to impress in their return campaign, the double win injected energy into a packed Gosford crowd.
It was a strong reminder of what the Mariners are capable of, on both sides of the pitch.
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