Central Coast Mariners take A-League lead with one strike

In Australia, the regular A-League championship continues.

In the first match of this game day, Western United hosted Perth Glory and, with 24 shots on target, seven of which found the mark, Noah Botic managed to secure a victory for his team in the 53rd minute.

Western United vs Perth Glory 1:0
Goal: Noah Botich 53’

In the second match, one of the leaders of the current season, Central Coast Mariners, played away against one of the underdogs, Newcastle Jets. For a long time, neither team could break the deadlock, but Joshua Nisbet managed to do so in the 75th minute, thus securing victory for his team and the top spot in the championship.

Newcastle Jets vs Central Coast Mariners 0:1
Goal: Joshua Nisbet 75’

Following this match, there was a change in the league table, with Central Coast Mariners rising to the top spot, displacing Wellington Phoenix down. However, Wellington Phoenix still have a game in hand, which they will play tomorrow.

The defending champions, Melbourne City, currently occupy the seventh position and are not contenders for the playoff stage in the current situation.

Another match of the A-League regular season will take place today, featuring a battle between two Sydney-based teams – Sydney FC will visit Sydney United.