Central Coast Mariners FC vs Western United FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Central Coast Mariners FC vs Western United FC — A League at Central Coast Stadium.
- Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2025/26)
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Ben Abraham
- Referee Joanna Charaktis (Australia)
Standings
# Team P Pts 1 Newcastle United Jets FC 26 48 2 Adelaide United FC 26 43 3 Auckland FC 26 42 4 Melbourne Victory FC 26 40 5 Sydney FC 26 39 6 Melbourne City FC 26 38 7 Macarthur FC 26 34 8 Wellington Phoenix FC 26 33 9 Central Coast Mariners FC 26 32 10 Perth Glory FC 26 31 11 Brisbane Roar FC 26 26 12 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 26 21 Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetingsRecent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 28 Feb Western United FC H 1–3 L 22 Feb Western Sydney Wanderers FC H 0–4 L 07 Feb Perth Glory FC A 1–1 D 01 Feb Newcastle United Jets FC H 2–2 D 29 Jan Western United FC A 2–2 D 25 Jan Wellington Phoenix FC A 0–0 D Date Opponent H/A Score Result 28 Feb Central Coast Mariners FC A 3–1 W 23 Feb Adelaide United FC H 3–0 W 15 Feb Auckland FC H 0–2 L 09 Feb Macarthur FC A 2–2 D 29 Jan Central Coast Mariners FC H 2–2 D 17 Jan Newcastle United Jets FC H 3–1 W Key Stats
43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)64% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history23% Clean Sheets
Central Coast Mariners FC this season -
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Central Coast Stadium that hosts another battle between Central Coast Mariners FC and Western United FC.
- 5' The travelling Western United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 15' Central Coast Mariners FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 20' It looks surprising Central Coast Mariners FC does not make any changes. Noah Botic has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' The whistle greets Abel Walatee as he departs to be replaced by Riku Danzaki.
- 30' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Charbel Shamoon suffering a number of foals already.
- 35' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Western United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 40' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Western United FC that had 150 games and scored 248 goals.
- 45' Supporters expect more eagerness from Dylan Leonard, as he is very good at scoring at Central Coast Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 46' Time for substitution for Central Coast Mariners FC. Alou Kuol is replaced by Nicolas Duarte.
- 47' Sasha Kuzevski was booked on 47.
- 52' Western United FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Noah Botic on 52.
- 57' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 59' It is a substitution in Central Coast Mariners FC team. Harrison Steele is replaced by Alfie McCalmont on 59 minute.
- 64' Michael Ruhs has so much to prove this time. He replaces Hiroshi Ibusuki on 64 minute.
- 69' Abel Walatee has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 74' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 76' Goal! Tomoki Imai scores his 2 goal in 34 matches.
- 78' Another change for Western United FC made on 78 minute. Matthew Grimaldi leaves to be changed by Luke Vickery.
- 79' Jordan Lauton is having his name booked by the referee on 79.
- 80' Another substitution for Central Coast Mariners FC to replace Nathan Paull by Diesel Herrington on 80 minute.
- 81' Goal! Luke Vickery scores his 2 goal in 150 matches.
- 85' Central Coast Mariners FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 85.
- 85' Another substitution for Central Coast Mariners FC to replace Miguel Di Pizio by Bailey Brandtman on 85 minute.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Luke Vickery on 90.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Central Coast Mariners FC.
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Central Coast Mariners FC
Starting XI- 7
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Alou Kuol ↓ Nicolas Duarte 46'
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Bench- 15
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Alfie McCalmont ↑ 59'
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24
Diesel Herrington ↑ 80'
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Nicolas Duarte ↑ 46'
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Bailey Brandtman ↑ 85'
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Abdelelah Faisal ↑ 59'
Coach Mark JacksonWestern United FC
Starting XI- 33
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Hiroshi Ibusuki ↓ Michael Ruhs 64'
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Rhys Bozinovski ↓ Jordan Lauton 78'
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Noah Botic ↓ Ramy Najjarine 78'
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Matthew Grimaldi ↓ Luke Vickery 78'
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Abel Walatee ↓ Riku Danzaki 25'
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Bench-
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Ramy Najjarine ↑ 78'
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77
Riku Danzaki ↑ 25'
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24
Michael Ruhs ↑ 64'
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Jordan Lauton ↑ 78'
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Luke Vickery ↑ 78'
Coach John Aloisi -
Head to Head
Central Coast Mariners FC Form
2025-02-28 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–3 Western United FC L 2025-02-22 Central Coast Mariners FC 0–4 Western Sydney Wanderers FC L 2025-02-07 Perth Glory FC 1–1 Central Coast Mariners FC D 2025-02-01 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–2 Newcastle United Jets FC D 2025-01-29 Western United FC 2–2 Central Coast Mariners FC D 2025-01-25 Wellington Phoenix FC 0–0 Central Coast Mariners FC DWestern United FC Form
2025-02-28 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–3 Western United FC W 2025-02-23 Western United FC 3–0 Adelaide United FC W 2025-02-15 Western United FC 0–2 Auckland FC L 2025-02-09 Macarthur FC 2–2 Western United FC D 2025-01-29 Western United FC 2–2 Central Coast Mariners FC D 2025-01-17 Western United FC 3–1 Newcastle United Jets FC W