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Central Coast Mariners Clinch First A-League Women’s Title in Penalty Shootout

The Mariners triumphed 5-4 on penalties against Melbourne Victory in a dramatic grand final, marking their maiden championship win in just their second season back in the league.

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Overview

  • The Mariners defeated Melbourne Victory 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in extra time at AAMI Park on May 18, 2025.
  • This marked the first A-League Women grand final in history to be decided by a penalty shootout.
  • Isabel Gomez opened the scoring in the 46th minute for the Mariners, with Claudia Bunge equalizing for Victory in the 80th minute.
  • Victory’s Alana Jancevski missed the opening penalty, while Bianca Galic converted the decisive spot-kick for the Mariners’ victory.
  • Second-year coach Emily Husband led the Mariners to their first title, denying Victory coach Jeff Hopkins a record fifth championship.