Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne City couldn’t be split on Saturday afternoon as the pair played out a hard-fought 0-0 draw at polytec Stadium.
Andrew Redmayne pulled off a sharp save in the 24th minute to deny Takeshi Kanamori, as the Japanese forward’s shot deflected off two Mariners defenders before being tipped round the post by an already diving Redmayne.
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The Mariners thought they’d taken the lead on the approach to half-time when Sabit Ngor converted Lucas Mauragis’ cross, however the winger had mis-timed his run and was correctly flagged offside.
Redmayne was called upon plenty more in the second half but while City were dominating possession of the ball it was City keeper Patrick Beach who had to be on his guard late in the game; Mariners substitute Nico Duarte turning his header from close range towards goal which was tipped round the post.
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City thought they’d found a dramatic late winner in the 90th minute but Andrew Nabbout and his teammate’s celebrations were cut short as the offside flag was correctly raised.
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WHAT THEY SAID
Mariners boss Warren Moon spoke to reporters after the game.
Melbourne City head coach Aurelio Vidmar spoke to Paramount+ after his side’s goalless draw with the Mariners.
