Today, October 18, 2024, dey mark de beginning of de new A-League Men‘s season, and Central Coast Mariners dey ready to face off against Melbourne Victory in what promise to be an exciting opener. Dis match go hold at Industree Group Stadium in Gosford, New South Wales, Australia, and it kick off at 7:35 PM local time (AEDT).
Last season’s Grand Final saw Central Coast Mariners emerge victorious over Melbourne Victory in a thrilling match that went into extra time. Ryan Edmondson‘s last-gasp equaliser and Miguel Di Pizio’s goals in extra time secured a 3-1 win for de Mariners. Now, Melbourne Victory dey look to exact their revenge and start de new season on a high note.
Both teams don make significant changes to their squads. Central Coast Mariners have added new signings like Adam Pavlesic, Trent Sainsbury, Lucas Mauragis, Alfie McCalmont, and Vitor Feijao, who could all feature in Mark Jackson‘s starting XI. Meanwhile, Melbourne Victory have brought in Socceroo Mitchell Langerak, Brendan Hamill, and Nishan Velupillay to strengthen their squad.
Predictions suggest that Central Coast Mariners might have de upper hand, given their strong finish in de Grand Final and de new talent in their lineup. However, Melbourne Victory’s determination to avoid late drama and build on last season’s third-place finish could make dis match a closely contested one.
Fans can watch dis match live on Paramount+ or through various streaming services. De match also available on several TV channels and live streaming platforms, making it easy for supporters to follow de action from anywhere.
