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

The Mariners completed a remarkable underdog journey, defeating Melbourne Victory 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in extra time at AAMI Park.

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Overview

  • The Mariners secured their maiden A-League Women’s championship in their second season back after a 14-year hiatus.
  • Isabel Gomez opened the scoring in the 46th minute, with Claudia Bunge equalizing for Melbourne Victory in the 80th minute.
  • The match, tied after 120 minutes, marked the first grand final in league history to be decided by a penalty shootout.
  • Captain Bianca Galic converted the decisive fifth penalty, sealing a 5-4 shootout win for the Mariners.
  • Coach Emily Husband earned her first major trophy, while Victory coach Jeff Hopkins was denied a record fifth championship.