Melbourne City FC vs Central Coast Mariners, 2020-21 Australian A League, Regular Season
· Australian A-League MenVAR drama as Craig Noone seals Melbourne City's first-ever Premier's Plate
A-League
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Attempt missed. Jamie Maclaren (Melbourne City FC) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Craig Noone with a cross.
- 2': Craig Noone (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 2': Foul by Stefan Nigro (Central Coast Mariners).
- 4': Offside, Central Coast Mariners. Mark Birighitti tries a through ball, but Matt Simon is caught offside.
- 5': Attempt missed. Jamie Maclaren (Melbourne City FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Craig Noone with a cross.
- 7': Attempt missed. Connor Metcalfe (Melbourne City FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Aiden O'Neill with a cross.
- 8': Offside, Melbourne City FC. Nuno Reis tries a through ball, but Craig Noone is caught offside.
- 10': Craig Noone (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 10': Foul by Matt Simon (Central Coast Mariners).
- 10': Matt Simon (Central Coast Mariners) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 12': Corner, Melbourne City FC. Conceded by Matt Simon.
- 14': Foul by Nuno Reis (Melbourne City FC).
- 14': Matt Simon (Central Coast Mariners) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 14': Offside, Central Coast Mariners. Jack Clisby tries a through ball, but Marco Ureña is caught offside.
- 16': Offside, Melbourne City FC. Scott Galloway tries a through ball, but Craig Noone is caught offside.
- 21': Foul by Nuno Reis (Melbourne City FC).
- 21': Matt Simon (Central Coast Mariners) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 24': Foul by Nuno Reis (Melbourne City FC).
- 24': Marco Ureña (Central Coast Mariners) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 25': Foul by Craig Noone (Melbourne City FC).
- 25': Stefan Nigro (Central Coast Mariners) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 25': Aiden O'Neill (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 25': Foul by Ruon Tongyik (Central Coast Mariners).
- 30': Corner, Melbourne City FC. Conceded by Kye Rowles.
- 32': Daniel De Silva (Central Coast Mariners) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 32': Foul by Scott Jamieson (Melbourne City FC).
- 32': Craig Noone (Melbourne City FC) is shown the yellow card.
- 33': Attempt missed. Craig Noone (Melbourne City FC) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Connor Metcalfe.
- 36': Foul by Connor Metcalfe (Melbourne City FC).
- 36': Joshua Nisbet (Central Coast Mariners) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 37': Foul by Curtis Good (Melbourne City FC).
- 37': Matt Simon (Central Coast Mariners) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 40': Foul by Jack Clisby (Central Coast Mariners).
- 40': Marco Tilio (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 41': Attempt missed. Connor Metcalfe (Melbourne City FC) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Adrián Luna with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 42': Corner, Central Coast Mariners. Conceded by Nuno Reis.
- 42': Attempt blocked. Gianni Stensness (Central Coast Mariners) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Daniel De Silva with a cross.
- 45': Corner, Melbourne City FC. Conceded by Stefan Nigro.
- 45'+1': Foul by Connor Metcalfe (Melbourne City FC).
- 45'+1': Joshua Nisbet (Central Coast Mariners) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Melbourne City FC 0, Central Coast Mariners 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Melbourne City FC 0, Central Coast Mariners 0.
- 47': Corner, Melbourne City FC. Conceded by Jack Clisby.
- 47': Attempt missed. Aiden O'Neill (Melbourne City FC) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Craig Noone with a cross following a corner.
- 49': Foul by Oliver Bozanic (Central Coast Mariners).
- 49': Scott Jamieson (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 50': Foul by Kye Rowles (Central Coast Mariners).
- 50': Jamie Maclaren (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 51': Corner, Melbourne City FC. Conceded by Mark Birighitti.
- 52': Attempt missed. Craig Noone (Melbourne City FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Connor Metcalfe.
- 54': Foul by Nuno Reis (Melbourne City FC).
- 54': Matt Simon (Central Coast Mariners) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 55': Corner, Melbourne City FC. Conceded by Stefan Nigro.
- 56': Substitution, Central Coast Mariners. Alou Kuol replaces Matt Simon.
- 56': Substitution, Central Coast Mariners. Lewis Miller replaces Stefan Nigro.
- 57': Attempt missed. Gianni Stensness (Central Coast Mariners) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Joshua Nisbet.
- 58': Attempt missed. Scott Jamieson (Melbourne City FC) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Craig Noone.
- 59': Goal! Melbourne City FC 1, Central Coast Mariners 0. Craig Noone (Melbourne City FC) with an attempt from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Adrián Luna with a cross.
- 63': Foul by Marco Tilio (Melbourne City FC).
- 63': Jack Clisby (Central Coast Mariners) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 63': Marco Tilio (Melbourne City FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 63': Foul by Aiden O'Neill (Melbourne City FC).
- 63': Lewis Miller (Central Coast Mariners) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 65': Foul by Craig Noone (Melbourne City FC).
- 65': Lewis Miller (Central Coast Mariners) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 66': Foul by Aiden O'Neill (Melbourne City FC).
- 66': Oliver Bozanic (Central Coast Mariners) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 66': Aiden O'Neill (Melbourne City FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 67': Attempt saved. Oliver Bozanic (Central Coast Mariners) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
- 68': Attempt missed. Marco Ureña (Central Coast Mariners) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Daniel De Silva.
- 70': Foul by Scott Jamieson (Melbourne City FC).
- 70': Lewis Miller (Central Coast Mariners) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 71': Offside, Melbourne City FC. Craig Noone tries a through ball, but Jamie Maclaren is caught offside.
- 72': Connor Metcalfe (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 72': Foul by Joshua Nisbet (Central Coast Mariners).
- 73': Attempt missed. Daniel De Silva (Central Coast Mariners) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Marco Ureña.
- 77': Corner, Central Coast Mariners. Conceded by Scott Galloway.
- 79': Substitution, Central Coast Mariners. Daniel Bouman replaces Marco Ureña.
- 79': Substitution, Central Coast Mariners. Jaden Casella replaces Joshua Nisbet.
- 80': Substitution, Melbourne City FC. Stefan Colakovski replaces Marco Tilio.
- 82': Daniel Bouman (Central Coast Mariners) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 82': Foul by Adrián Luna (Melbourne City FC).
- 84': Attempt missed. Oliver Bozanic (Central Coast Mariners) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jaden Casella.
- 84': Hand ball by Jamie Maclaren (Melbourne City FC).
- 87': VAR Decision: No Goal Melbourne City FC 1-0 Central Coast Mariners.
- 88': Foul by Daniel De Silva (Central Coast Mariners).
- 88': Stefan Colakovski (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 90'+1': Adrián Luna (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+1': Foul by Kye Rowles (Central Coast Mariners).
- 90'+2': Substitution, Melbourne City FC. Florin Berenguer replaces Connor Metcalfe.
- 90'+4': Corner, Central Coast Mariners. Conceded by Craig Noone.
- 90'+4': Aiden O'Neill (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+4': Foul by Mark Birighitti (Central Coast Mariners).
- 90'+6': VAR Decision: No Penalty Central Coast Mariners.
- 90'+9': Foul by Jamie Maclaren (Melbourne City FC).
- 90'+9': Jack Clisby (Central Coast Mariners) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+10': Foul by Lewis Miller (Central Coast Mariners).
- 90'+10': Scott Jamieson (Melbourne City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+10': Second Half ends, Melbourne City FC 1, Central Coast Mariners 0.
- 0': Match ends, Melbourne City FC 1, Central Coast Mariners 0.
- 0': Match ends, Melbourne City FC 1, Central Coast Mariners 0.
Statistics
 CCM |
MCY |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 17 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 3 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 0 | Saves | 1 |
| 52.5 | Possession | 47.5 |
| 6 | SHOTS | 9 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 1 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.1 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 393 | Accurate Passes | 327 |
| 507 | Passes | 452 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 6 |
| 14 | Crosses | 19 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 65 | Long Balls | 93 |
| 29 | Accurate Long Balls | 33 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 3 | Effective Tackles | 10 |
| 10 | Tackles | 16 |
| 0.3 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 22 | Interceptions | 12 |
| 18 | Effective Clearances | 16 |
| 18 | Clearances | 16 |
Game Information
Competition: Australian A-League Men
Venue: AAMI Park
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Attendance: 8,124
Venue: AAMI Park
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Attendance: 8,124
A-League Men Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adelaide United | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Auckland FC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Brisbane Roar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Central Coast Mariners | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Line-Ups
Melbourne City FC (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Glover (GK) |
| 22 | Curtis Good |
| 4 | Nuno Reis |
| 3 | Scott Jamieson |
| 2 | Scott Galloway |
| 8 | Aiden O'Neill  |
| 18 | Connor Metcalfe |
| 20 | Adrián Luna |
| 9 | Jamie Maclaren |
| 11 | Craig Noone |
| 23 | Marco Tilio |
Central Coast Mariners (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Birighitti (GK) |
| 15 | Kye Rowles |
| 21 | Ruon Tongyik |
| 11 | Jack Clisby |
| 5 | Stefan Nigro |
| 8 | Oliver Bozanic |
| 6 | Gianni Stensness |
| 10 | Danny De Silva |
| 4 | Joshua Nisbet |
| 19 | Matt Simon |
| 12 | Marco Ureña |
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