WST vs CCM Match Preview: Western United will be taking on Central Coast Mariners for their 19th game in A-League as both teams look to get rid of their poor run of form. Mark Rudan’s Western United side is currently 8th in the league, and haven’t won a game since their last four fixtures which pushes them out of the race of making it to the final. As for Central Coast Mariners, things have been even worse, as Alen Stajcic’s side has lost six games on the bounce which puts them at the bottom of the table with just 13 points.
Match Details
Date- Sunday, March 1
Kick-Off- 10:30 AM (IST)
Venue- GMHBA
Western United
Aaron Calver’s foot injury keeps him out of contention for at least a couple of weeks, while Ivan Vujica, James Delianova, Brendan Hamill and Panagiotis Kone are also on the sidelines as a result of injuries. Having said that, Apostolos Stamatelpoulous, Thiel Iradkunda and Luke Duzel could get the nod to start.
Central Coast Mariners
Abraham Majok is the only player that’s out due to injury, while Dylan Ruiz Diaz is currently on international duty. Kye Rowles and Dylan Fox could possibly get to start for the visitors.
WST (Expected Playing 11)- F Kurto; T Imai, A Durante, O Dillon; J Risdon, S Lustica, D Jertec, C Pain; A Diamanti, P Kone; B Berisha
CCM (Expected Playing 11)- M Birighitti; Z Gordon, E Kim, R Tongyik; L Miller, J Nisbet, G Stensness, J Clisby; D De Silva, M McGlinchey, C Harold
Chris Harold has impressed in his limited appearances for Central Coast Mariners and has a goal from three appearances this season.
Besart Berisha has been the standout performer for Western United. The centre-forward has 11 goals from 17 appearances for his side.
Alessandro Diamanti can also pack a punch on the forward line for Western United. Diamanti has four goals from 17 appearances this season.
Goalkeeper- M Birighitti
Defenders- L Miller, O Dillon, J Risdon, A Durante
Midfielders- J Nisbet, D Jertec, A Diamante (VC), P Kone
Forwards- C Harold. B Berisha (C)
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