The Central Coast Mariners have lost a sixth consecutive game, going down 4-1 to Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium in their Boxing Day clash.
An action-packed first half saw the Sky Blues take the lead in the opening two minutes through Alex Brosque, before two penalties – one which saw Central Coast Mariners goalkeeper Paul Izzo sent off for a second bookable offence – converted by Brosque and Mickael Tavares respectively, put the home side up 3-0.
Harry Ascroft was able to get one back for the visitors only minutes before half-time; his free header finding its way into the back of the net.
The second half was a much more even contest, the Sky Blues unable to exploit their numerical advantage. Sydney did to their performance off with a fourth goal in the 84th minute with the Mariners’ Jake McGing credited as the goalscorer.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to the game.
Stat: Alex Brosque has never lost a bonbon duel in his @Aleague career (1 win, 0 losses) #SYDvCCM
— Nathan Brookes (@nathan_brookes) December 26, 2015
Graham Arnold is already preparing to blame the Christmas Bonbon if they lose #SYDvCCM
— A Very Bungard Xmas (@TheMattBungard) December 26, 2015
5, yes 5, Mariners players around the ball and all caught ball watching for Sydney goal. Schoolboy stuff. #SYDvCCM
— Daniel McBreen (@djmcbreen) December 26, 2015
My goodness CCM #SYDvCCM
— TheMoscowSlip (@TheMoscowSlip) December 26, 2015
Someone wanna ask Arnold if that was “criminal”? #SYDvCCM
— Tim (@TimothyJ_23) December 26, 2015
Australian Horror Story: Central Coast Mariners. #SYDvCCM #sounhappy
— Anna Smith (@annalissee) December 26, 2015
#SYDvCCM pic.twitter.com/l7MaN9aUQE
— 4burner (@4burner) December 26, 2015
Central Coast Mariners. #Speechless #SYDvCCM
— Ned Zelic (@NedZelic) December 26, 2015
Definitely buying a CCM palm tree kit. That’s going to be a collectors item one day on par w/my GCU ‘Freedom of Speech’ shirt #SYDvCCM
— Vince Rugari (@VinceRugari) December 26, 2015
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