The Jets were not without their chances against the Central Coast Mariners but ultimately it wasn’t to be, as the Jets were defeated 2-0 to end this year’s campaign.
Goals in each half would be enough for the home side to claim all three points, as the Jets will rue missed opportunities especially in the second half when the match was in the balance.
It has been the beginning of a new era at the Jets since the start of this season. It was a season that provided many highlights and now the team will enjoy the off-season before preparing to go again next season.
Relive all the action down below.
90′ Beka goes incredibly close to pegging one back with a fantastic shot outside the box, but it swings just wide of the post.
84′ Both sides have looked likely in the second-half but Mariners seem the more dangerous when pushing forward.
77′ Silvera tries his luck from outside the box but it’s just wide of the mark.
70′ Silvera enters the match and immediately forces a save from the Mariners keeper, his quick feet will be sure to keep defenders guessing.
67′ Jets almost caught out at the back by the Mariners but Weier was able to simmer the situation.
58′ CCM 2 – 0 NEW Goal scored by the Mariners.
56′ Jets with another fantastic chance, but Mariners are able to scramble the ball away from the goal mouth with Beka unable to knock it in.
49′ Substitution: Lucas Mauragis enters for Riley Warland.
47′ Mikeltadze squanders a golden opportunity for the Jets to find an equaliser, with his shot at an empty goal going over the bar.
35′ Thurgate almost found an immediate reply but he isn’t able to squeeze his shot past the keeper.
30′ CCM 1 – 0 NEW Goal scored by Jason Cummings.
25′ Mariners try their luck off the back of a set piece but are still unable to really test Weier
19′ Jets are trying to find a foothold in the early exchanges in this game but the Mariners have been holding the majority of possession.
14′ Mariners have another chance through a lofted ball that is headed back into the box, but the ball is seen away for a goal kick.
10′ Mariners have their first shot on target, a little dink that Weier is able to sort out easily.
7′ Taylor Regan is shown an early yellow card for a challenge. The game has been end to end so far.
4′ Mariners launch their first attacking raid, but keeper Michael Weier is equal to it
1′ Beka immediately rattles a shot off and is only denied by the crossbar, away for a Mariners goal kick.
SATURDAY 7:45PM: It’s kick off!
SATURDAY 6:45PM: Our final team list of the season is locked in for the F3 Derby!
CENTRAL COAST MARINERS STARTING XI : 1. Mark Birighitti (gk), 3. Lewis Miller, 7. Cy Goddard, 9. Jason Cummings, 11. Beni Nkololo, 12. Marcos Urena, 14. Kye Rowles, 15. Storm Roux, 16. Maximilien Balard, 34. Harrison Steele, 35. Cameron Windust, SUBS: 10. Matheus Rodrigues, 21. Ruon Tongyik, 25. Matthew Hatch, 27. Nicolai Muller, 36. Garang Kuol, 46. Atem Dor Jok, 24. Yaren Sozer (gk)
SATURDAY 9:00AM: The final Derby Day of the season!
