Central Coast Mariners 0-0 Newcastle Jets: Hosts end hopeless losing run
Ben Spratt
July 24, 2020 12:07 MYT
July 24, 2020 12:07 MYT
Central Coast Mariners ended their record-equalling run of A-League defeats with a goalless draw that did damage to opponents Newcastle Jets' Finals hopes.
The Mariners had lost 11 games in succession - matching New Zealand Knights' 2005 slump - to sit bottom of the ladder, yet they kept rivals Newcastle at bay at home on Friday.
After wins either side of the league's lockdown boosted hopes of a top-six finish, the Jets flattered to deceive in a poor game of few chances.
Not until the 81st minute was Central Coast goalkeeper and captain Mark Birighitti seriously tested, but he was equal to Kosta Petratos' close-range finish with a fine save.
No goals in this edition of the #F3Derby. #CCMFC pic.twitter.com/sXkwoRg5pS — Central Coast Mariners (@CCMariners) July 24, 2020
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The stalemate leaves Newcastle two points shy of sixth-placed Adelaide United having played two matches more.