Wellington Phoenix vs Central Coast Mariners

2022 - 10 - 16

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A-League live: Phoenix v Mariners (New Zealand Herald)

It was a false start last week for the Mariners, as heavy downpours in Gosford saw their match with the Newcastle Jets called off before a ball was kicked.

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Phoenix score late equaliser to share points with Mariners (1 News)

Wellington Phoenix scored a late equaliser to deny Socceroo Jason Cummings and Central Coast a winning start to their A-League Men's campaign.

The Mariners response was swift and stunning: Silvera racing through the heart of the Nix defence and lashing home within two minutes. Halftime tweaks set both sides up to attack after the break, and the match was all the better for it. The Mariners started physically and had Kelechi John and Paul Ayongo in the book within 20 minutes, the Ghanaian cautioned for a cynical bump on Lucas Mauragis.

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Match Report: Late Wellington goal denies Mariners three points ... (Central Coast Mariners)

The Central Coast Mariners have had to settle for a single point in Wellington on Sunday afternoon, after a late Phoenix goal snatched a draw.

The winger collected the ball 30 metres out from goal, dribbling past multiple Wellington defenders before unleashing an effort. Wellington got their first shortly after through forward Ben Waine in the 57th minute. A late free kick on the edge of the area from Tulio sailed high in the dying seconds of the match, proving to be the last chance of the game with the score ending 2-2. It took just two minutes for the Central Coast to get back on level terms, with Sammy Silvera producing a wonderful run and strike to get the Mariners back in the game. Central Coast appeared to be in line for a penalty in the opening minutes of the second half, when a Brian Kaltak header appeared to strike the arm of a Phoenix player in the 51st minute. The Central Coast Mariners had to settle for a point in Wellington on Sunday afternoon, after a late Phoenix goal secured a draw for the home side.

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