City Dash Mariners’ Finals Hopes; Keep Their Own Alive

Mariners men fall short against Melbourne City

The Central Coast Mariners have suffered a blow, going down 2-1 to Melbourne City overnight. The result leaves the men ninth on the A-league ladder, as they drift further away from the top six.

Playoff Race Not Over Despite Loss in Melbourne

The ninth-placed Mariners looked to land themselves back in the top six as they took on Melbourne City, with the home side also looking to move into a playoff spot with a win. A wet surface saw both sides struggle to control the game in the opening 15 minutes at AAMI Park.  The Mariners had the better of the early chances with Arthur De Lima latching on to a deflected pass from Bailey Brandtman, but his effort was smothered by Melbourne City sho…

City dash Mariners’ finals hopes; keep their own alive

Melbourne City has kept its A-League Men finals’ hopes alive with a 2-1 win over Central Coast and, in the process, all but dashed the Mariners’ unlikely playoff dreams. Coming into Tuesday night’s clash at AAMI Park outside the top six and with just four games remaining in their seasons, both sides desperately needed three points. Thanks to Andreas Kuen and Andrew Nabbout’s goals, it was City who secured them.  Andreas Kuen takes it himself Th…

Melbourne City beat Central Coast in shoot-out for sixth place

Melbourne City beat Central Coast Mariners 2-1 at AAMI Park and break into the playoff places of the Isuzu UTE A-League. Andreas Kuen opened the scoring after the turf played tricks on Nathan Paull and Andrew Nabbout slammed home the second before a late consolation from Ali Auglah. The win lifts Melbourne City from eighth to sixth, pushing Macarthur out of the playoff places. Central Coast are left in ninth, four points off the top six. Daniel …

ALM PREVIEW: City v Central Coast

Melbourne City is back in action at AAMI Park on Tuesday night, with another quick turnaround presenting a high-stakes clash against Central Coast Mariners. Riding high on confidence after a strong win over Western Sydney Wanderers at the weekend, City returns home looking to build momentum in what shapes as a defining match in the race for Finals football. Don’t miss midweek football at AAMI Park – secure your seat and be there to support the b…