Adelaide United are now third on the A-League standings after a 3-2 win over the Central Coast Mariners earlier tonight.
The hosts had their best moments in the early stages and took the lead when ex-Red Fabio Ferreira broke down the right wing and slotted the ball through the legs of Eugene Galekovic in the 32nd minute.
Tony Walmsley’s side held onto the lead until the second-half, but began to fall into a defensive shell which gave Adelaide far too much possession. A low Cirio free-kick went unchecked and inside the far post, providing the platform for Adelaide to go on and claim the points.
Bruce Djite put the visitors ahead with a looping finish over Paul Izzio in the 66th minute, although criticism will be thrown onto the referee after replays showed the striker was offisde. Stephan Mauk thundered home a close-range third and although a rare error from Galekovic saw Bingham bring one back, the Reds extended their unbeaten run to 11-games.
Here are the best reactions to come from Twitter after the result:
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⚽️5️⃣ thriller‼️ #CCMvADL 👏👍 @ALeague @AdelaideUnited 🆙3️⃣
— Jugador Apuestas (@JugadorSydney) February 14, 2016
Great stuff @AdelaideUnited 11 games unbeaten, 3rd place with a rocket 👏👍#CCMvADL
— Steve Mikić (@SMikic13) February 14, 2016
Another #Manofthematch @isaias_sc8 – fantastic #birthdayweek #CCMvADL #loveyourwork
— Allison Miller (@theother66) February 14, 2016
STEFAAAAN MAAAAUK THANK YOU #CCMvADL #AUFC @StefanMauk
— Nikolas (@NSghirripa) February 14, 2016
Unbeaten run by @AdelaideUnited! Wow, 11 matches! Third! What a comeback since bad start of the season! @ALeague #CCMvADL
— Tin Žaja (@tinzaja) February 14, 2016
Hard to believe Adelaide United are now 3rd! What a streak #AUFC #CCMvADL
— Andy (@Andy__Munro) February 14, 2016
Bloody hell it's a good thing we got that last one in then hey?
Cheers Mauk! 11 in a row in the @ALeague and 3rd!!! Love it! #CCMvADL #AUFC— JΛY BUCKS 🇦🇺 (@TheMasterBucks) February 14, 2016
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I'd be pissed if I were Montgomery as well, his team were shafted of a point #aleague #CCMvADL
— Dale Stevens (@Sui1977) February 14, 2016
https://twitter.com/ZarkGm/status/698808781983985664
The referee should have seen the offside and over-ruled the AR. Very disappointing officiating. At least it was played in the cool. #CCMvADL
— Edmund Esterbauer (@eesterbauer) February 14, 2016
Goals change games. That 2nd goal is chalked off for offside and #ADL are still chasing the game, leaving them open to the counter. #CCMvADL
— Footy Analysis (@footyanalysis) February 14, 2016
I'm interested. What are Tony Walmsley's KPI's? Because if he's meeting them, he has the worlds easiest job. #CCMvADL
— Jack Mitchell (@JackAttack_19) February 14, 2016
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