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Western Sydney Wanderers 0-0 Central Coast Mariners: Goalless at Wanderland
Western Sydney Wanderers were finally able to greet their fans on home turf for the first time since that historic night against Al-Hilal for the first-leg of their Asian Champions League final. This time however there was to be no Cinderella story as a resolute and impressive Central Coast Mariners outfit were able to battle to a 0-0 draw in front of 14,691 supporters. In a match that had its fair share of chances for both sides perhaps the Mariners will be feeling all the more pleased with their efforts. Tony Popovic rang the changes yet again for this first home game of the 2014/15 season, this time making nine alterations to the team that went 2-1 down to the Glory last weekend. Phil Moss on the other hand, considerably buoyed by his side’s exertions from the dramatic 2-2 draw against Melbourne City named an unchanged line-up. In all honesty the majority of the first half saw chances come few and far between for both sides. The attacking intent seemed to be locked in a constant midfield battle for the ball that at times rarely featured anything of importance. An excellent counter-attack by the Mariners allowing Mitch Duke to fire [...]
Jonathan Bernard