Melbourne Victory face another major test this weekend in the Ninja A-League, as they take on Central Coast Mariners in the Unite Round clash.
Victory will be aiming to secure consecutive wins when travelling to Sydney to take on the Mariners this weekend.
Jeff Hopkins’ team were impressive as they dispatched Western United last weekend, with Emily Gielnik’s hat-trick the most notable highlight from the 4-1 win.
As a result, Victory head into the weekend of Unite Round fixtures sitting second on the Ninja A-League ladder, just a point off top spot.
Saturday’s meeting with Central Coast offers Victory the chance to avenge last season’s Elimination Final defeat, which required a penalty shoot-out to separate the teams.
Victory will not be underestimating the Mariners, who have endured an incredibly difficult start to their campaign, already facing off against last season’s top three teams.
Central Coast have nonetheless remained unbeaten after three games, with Victory aiming to be the first to topple the team from Gosford.
Tight battles are expected across the pitch, although the one in the centre of the park is likely to be decisive, pitting two of the league’s best midfields against one another.
A cracking contest is in store for Saturday afternoon, with both teams hoping to head into the international break on a high.
ROUND FOUR SQUAD:
2.Ellie WILSON, 3.Claudia BUNGE, 5.Sofia SAKALIS, 6.Bettie GOAD, 7.Ella O’GRADY, 8.Alana MURPHY, 10.Alex CHIDIAC, 11.Nicki FLANNERY, 13.Sara D’APPOLONIA, 15.Emily GIELNIK, 18.Kayla MORRISON, 22.Ava BRIEDIS, 23.Rachel LOWE, 24.Laura PICKETT, 27.Rosie CURTIS, 50.Courtney NEWBON, 62.Geo CANDY, 66.Alana JANCEVSKI
Ins: 2.Ellie WILSON (promoted), 6.Beattie GOAD (promoted)
Unavailable: 1.Lydia WILLIAMS (wrist)
Outs: nil
Recent meetings
2023/24 EF, Victory 0(2)-0(4) Mariners
2023/24 Round 16, Mariners 1-1 Victory
2023/24 Round 6, Victory 2-1 Mariners
Match Details
Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne Victory
Saturday 23 November, 2:15pm AEDT
Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Sydney
Ticketing: Free Entry
Broadcast: Paramount+, 10Play, 10Bold: How To Watch
