Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Joey Lynch at CommBank Stadium

Central Coast Mariners shock Melbourne City to become A-League Men champions

Central Coast Mariners celebrate their 6-1 demolition of Melbourne City in the A-League Men's Grand Final.
Central Coast Mariners celebrate their 6-1 demolition of Melbourne City in the A-League Men's Grand Final. Photograph: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images

It was an incredible night in Parramatta, something that was never expected and surely will never be repeated: a 6-1 victory to the Central Coast Mariners in the A-League Men grand final.

There was perhaps one moment where it could have turned. Samuel Silvera looked comfortable as he received the ball from Jason Cummings in the 34th minute at CommBank Stadium, his side ahead 1-0, almost as if the world was slowing down for him. He had started the game on the right and not looked comfortable, nervous even, with loose touches, errors and turnovers uncharacteristic of his season.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.