Preview: Mariners take on unbeaten Melbourne City

Central Coast Mariners Women take on Ninja A-League leaders Melbourne City, kicking off a huge New Years Eve Double Header at Our Paradise.

The Mariners put in a strong performance against City in Round Three, earning a 2-2 draw in Victoria as both sides protected unbeaten starts.

Emily Husband’s have since continued a strong start, leaping back into the top six last time out with a late win in Perth, whilst City remain unbeaten after nine matches.

With both teams coming into the game full of confidence following wins last time out, another entertaining battle is expected on New Years Eve.

⏮ Last time vs Melbourne City

An entertaining game started with two goals in the first five minutes as Annalise Rasmussen opened her account for the season, cancelling out Alexia Apostolakis’ stunning strike.

City regained the lead through Lourdes Bosch but Izzy Gomez’ equaliser earned a deserved point for the Mariners.

🔎 Player to Watch: Jade Pennock

Pennock doubled her Mariners tally with the winning goal in Perth last time out and says she is keen to add more goals to her game.

🗣 Emily Husband “The group are ready and raring to go”

Husband explained the preparation for the game with another short turnaround and travel back from Perth, what is expected from their unbeaten opponents and how special our New Years Eve event will be.

🌴 Party at the Palms

Double Header tickets are available via Ticketek, with our great value, flexible six-game memberships also available for just $90, via the Official Mariners Membership Portal.

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