Two huge games of football await the Central Coast Mariners this weekend, with both the men’s and women’s sides in action at ‘Our Paradise’ polytec Stadium in the Isuzu UTE A-League and Ninja A-League.
Isuzu UTE A-League Men Mariners v Macarthur FC
Saturday 17 January – Kick off: 6:00pm
The action gets underway on Saturday evening as the Mariners men return home to face Macarthur FC. Coming off a frustrating away loss to Perth Glory, the Mariners will be eager to respond in front of their home fans and secure a vital three points.
It will be the first meeting between the two sides this season, with Macarthur currently sitting third on the A-League ladder. The visitors arrive in strong form, but the Mariners will be confident of bouncing back at home as they look to climb back up the table and re-establish momentum in the second half of the campaign.
With plenty on the line, Saturday night promises a high intensity contest under the lights at polytec Stadium.
SQUAD
2. James DONACHIE, 5. Lucas MAURAGIS, 7. Christian THEOHAROUS, 6. Haine EAMES, 8. Alfie McCALMONT, 10. Miguel DI PIZIO, 11. Sabit NGOR, 14. Nico DUARTE, 15. Storm ROUX, 16. Harrison STEELE, 20. Will KENNEDY, 22. Arthur DE LIMA, 23. Oliver LAVALE, 24. Diesel HERRINGTON, 26. Bradley TAPP, 30. Andrew REDMAYNE, 37. Bailey BRANDTMAN, 50. Jai AJANOVIC, 72. Ali AUGLAH,
(One to be omitted)
IN: 23. Oliver LAVALE (new signing), 72. Ali AUGLAH (new signing)
OUT: 9. Ryan EDMONDSON (not selected), 41. Shumba MUTOKOYI (not selected), 42. Laurence TAYLOR (not selected)
UNAVAILABLE: 3. Nathan PAULL (international duty), 4. Trent SAINSBURY (injured), 40. Dylan PERAIC-CULLEN (international duty)
Ninja A-League Women Mariners v Perth Glory
Sunday 18 January – Kick off: 5:00pm
Attention then turns to Sunday afternoon as the Mariners women take on Perth Glory in what shapes as a crucial clash in the Ninja A-League.
The Mariners head into the match full of confidence following an impressive F3 Derby victory away to Newcastle Jets last weekend. Currently sitting third on the ladder, a win could see the Mariners push further toward the top of the table.
Standing in their way is a Perth side in form, sitting just two points behind the Mariners and chasing a third consecutive victory. With both teams firmly in the finals race, fans can expect a competitive and entertaining encounter to round out the weekend.
Two home matches, two massive opportunities – it’s set to be a big weekend of football at ‘Our Paradise’.
