Mariners Pre-season

[A.Haak]

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from all reports totally dominated the match

just your typical game against wellington/new zealand i guess

Like the last 3 in which you smashed us in, right?

And sorry for guessing that there would be at least one mariners supporter who had a phone with them in Dubbo. Guess no one wants to go to Dubbo though

 

[marinermick]

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from all reports totally dominated the match

just your typical game against wellington/new zealand i guess

Like the last 3 in which you smashed us in, right?

And sorry for guessing that there would be at least one mariners supporter who had a phone with them in Dubbo. Guess no one wants to go to Dubbo though

i was alluding to those last three games in which we totally dominated and did not win

seems to be our history against your lot

dubbo is a good five hours drive away and with most people having their own football games the only person i could get a score from was the media manager

 

[A.Haak]

Yeah, fair enough. Guess i'm just used to always having people update on YF (even if it's in China!). Wasn't trying to be a wanker.

 

[marinermick]

Yeah, fair enough. Guess i'm just used to always having people update on YF (even if it's in China!). Wasn't trying to be a wanker.

No worries.

We had people in China and Japan for ACL but Dubbo is asking for way too much.

 

[marinermick]

Central Coast Mariners
Media Release
Saturday, 25 July

Mariners complete undefeated pre-season

The Central Coast Mariners will go into the opening match of the Hyundai A-League 2009/10 season with plenty of confidence, after finishing their pre-season undefeated, with a scoreless draw against Wellington Phoenix at Apex Oval in Dubbo.

Adam Kwasnik had the chance to secure what would have been a deserved victory against his former club with almost the last kick of the game, but regardless, Dubbo was treated to a football spectacle.

Tim Brown had the first chance of the match as the Phoenix went looking for an early goal, but after he headed over, the momentum swung quickly in the Mariners favour.

Brad Porter made a good run down the right wing before seeing his dangerous delivery cleared, while Pedj Bojic had a chance to repeat his free-kick heroics, which have dominated his pre-season.

But, after stepping up 30 yards out, Bojic sent his dead ball effort wide of the far post.

Trialist Michael McGlinchey was the next to create an opening, feeding Dean Heffernan in the left channel, Heffernan taking the ball to the byline, before having his cross cut out.

The Mariners best chance of the opening 45 minutes came just before the half hour mark, Adam Kwasnik playing a great ball through to Dylan Macallister, who showed plenty of strength to turn his marker, but was unlucky to see his volley shave the crossbar.

Porter also went close to giving the yellow and navy a deserved lead, but a low effort was brilliantly saved by a diving Mark Paston.

Porter was causing plenty of headaches for the Phoenix, Paston punching clear under heavy pressure, before the Kanwal junior forced a corner soon after.

And, with the half drawing to a close, Central Coast had one last chance to head into the sheds with the ascendency, Kwasnik again putting Macallister through, Andrew Durante blocking the former Lyn Oslo and SC Brann strikers run to ensure honours remained even.

Macallister was just millimetres from finding the back of the net soon after the restart, but his outstretched boot just couldnt connect with a Kwasnik through ball.

Vince Lia shot straight at Danny Vukovic in a rare Wellington attack, while Andrew Durante headed a Leo Bertos free kick over the bar.

Chris Doig had a goalbound header well saved by Paston down low, and it appeared it was only a matter of time before the Mariners were on the scoresheet.

Tim Brown headed wide after finding himself free on the penalty spot, and twice late on the Mariners were denied in one-on-one situations.

First Michael McGlinchey forced Paston well out of his box, amid calls for handball, while Kwasnik perhaps should have finished the game off deep into injury time, but the Phoenix custodian was once again brilliant in denying the yellow and navy, a scoreless draw confirmed.

The Mariners Hyundai A-League 2009/10 campaign kicks off on Thursday, 6 August when they take on Melbourne Victory at Etihad Stadium. Kick-off is at 8pm.

The Mariners first home match of the Hyundai A-League season is against local rival Newcastle Jets on Friday, August 14. Tickets are available online at www.ticketek.com.au <http://www.ticketek.com.au> or by phoning 132 849.

Mariners Memberships for the Hyundai A-League 2009/10 season are now available online at www.ccmariners.com.au <http://www.ccmariners.com.au>  or by phoning 1300 767 442.

Match Details

Central Coast Mariners 20. Danny Vukovic (gk), 4. Pedj Bojic, 5. Brad Porter, 7. John Hutchinson, 8. Dean Heffernan, 11. Dylan Macallister (22. Nicky Travis 80), 16. Nigel Boogaard, 17. Chris Doig, 18. Alex Wilkinson (c), 23. Adam Kwasnik, 25. Michael McGlinchey.

Unused Subs 1. Nathan Kenyon (gk), 6. David DApuzzo, 21. Ahmad Elrich.

Yellow Cards None
Red Cards None
Goals None

Wellington Phoenix 1. Mark Paston (gk), 2. Manny Muscat, 3. Tony Lochhead, 4. Jon McKain, 6. Tim Brown, 7. Leo Bertos, 9. Chris Greenacre, 10. Michael Ferrante, 16. Vince Lia, 22. Andrew Durante, 23. Costa Barbarouses.

Unused Subs 20. Reece Crowther (gk), 13. Troy Hearfield, 15. David Mulligan, 17. Ben Sigmund.

Yellow Cards Brown 67
Red Cards None
Goals None

Referee Stuart Wolfe
Crowd Approx 2,500

Ends

 

[Bex]

Thanks for the update MM. I hope we get on top of the goal finishing pretty soon. Very frustrating when we dominate games but don't get on the score board.

 

[scottmac]

We have scored quite a few this pre season and have Simon to come back yet. All is good.

 

[FFC Mariner]

Yeah, fair enough. Guess i'm just used to always having people update on YF (even if it's in China!). Wasn't trying to be a wanker.

Managed it though didnt you

 

[Bex]

We have scored quite a few this pre season and have Simon to come back yet. All is good.

Yeh, okay fair comment. Lets have a look at the results:

Mariners 1-0 Spirit
Mariners 2-1 Logan City
Mariners 0-0 Sydney FC
Mariners 3-0 Belconnen United
Mariners 3-3 Capital Football select XI
Mariners 2-2 Gold Coast United
Mariners 0-0 Wellington Pheonix

We've put away plenty of goals against inferior teams, but when you narrow it down to the A-League sides:

Mariners 0-0 Sydney FC
Mariners 2-2 Gold Coast United
Mariners 0-0 Wellington Pheonix

So you're right, we've probably scored enough goals especially considering Mat Simon will be back soon. I guess what I'm getting at is that, if we play better than the other team, its got to be reflected on the score board. Too many times in seasons gone by we've been dominant but failed to get the three points. Its not only a negative affect on our position on the ladder, but its also a phsycological negative for the team.

Anyway, its only pre-season so I'm not worried about the results above. However the season starts in 2 weeks........

 

[FFC Mariner]

We will be fine I reckon

As Jack Charlton said once, you start at 0-0 with a point. At the very least you need to walk off the pitch with it.

Becoming hard to beat is the start of rebuilding your side

 

[Bex]

We will be fine I reckon

As Jack Charlton said once, you start at 0-0 with a point. At the very least you need to walk off the pitch with it.

Becoming hard to beat is the start of rebuilding your side

Yeh, but 1 win is worth 3 draws. Not to mention you've also taken a point off your opponent, making the win even more valuable.

 

[promdi442]

The experimenting with the team formation must be over. A pre-season game and there is only ONE substitution throughout the game and that was with only ten minutes remaining. Could this line up be the starting 11 for the opening game against Melbourne.

 

[Roy Law]

Get the feeling that when Lawrie is pissed with players he lets them know - Elrich on bench, didn't play and Caceres not in team? Anyway, looks like we'll end the season with 27 points which is a better ratio than the ACL. Seriously, with nine away games in our first 15, plus two in Canberra, I hope we are very, very difficult to beat

 

[dru]

Yeah, fair enough. Guess i'm just used to always having people update on YF (even if it's in China!). Wasn't trying to be a wanker.

So why weren't phoenix supporters in Dubbo?

 

[Jesus]

Yeah, fair enough. Guess i'm just used to always having people update on YF (even if it's in China!). Wasn't trying to be a wanker.

No worries.

We had people in China and Japan for ACL but Dubbo is asking for way too much.

Was at the match, have just got back this afternoon. We controlled possesion for long periods, but when the nix had the ball they were probably looking more dangerous. That said not many issues at the back. Doig again looking solid.

Kwas had a great game but probably should have had at least 1 goal to his name, macca was very solid up front and looked good with the new macca running off him, who looked reasonable.

All in all we had a pretty decent game, new mc running off dmac gave alot of options, I would still prefer kwassie coming from deeper as he is not as good at getting to headers as dmac/simon, but looked better than nik in leichardt.

At the end of the game no one else really popped into head as playing particularly great, but no one popped into the head as having a shocker. We looked much more confident for nix corners than we did in ACL.

Boogs is solid defensively for RB, but turns the ball over alot whether in short passes, or more likely medium to long balls. Seems to mainly only keep possesion when playing it across to wilko etc. If he can work on this side of his game we will be very solid at the back, but without the numerous dangerous turnovers on half way, or further back into our half that was shown last night.

 

[shipwreck]

Who is the new Dmac?

 

[pjennings]

Michael McGlinchey (triallist) is the new macca 

 

[Jesus]

Who is the new Dmac?

Michael McGlinchey (triallist) is the new macca  

What he said.

 

[marinermick]

Michael McGlinchey (triallist) is the new macca  

jamie macmaster?

 

[Marquee]

Ian McAndrew?