Newcastle-bound Garang Kuol climbed off the bench to inspire Central Coast Mariners to a 3-0 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers with two assists.
The Mariners failed to break Wanderers' resistance until Kuol was introduced just past the hour-mark. Kuol immediately launched himself into the action, closing down Ruon Tongyik and diverting the ball into the path of fellow substitute Michael Ruhs, who opened the scoring with an assured finish.
The pair combined once again to double the Mariners' advantage in the 72nd minute. An elegant passing move resulted in Kuol delivering a pinpoint cross to the back post for Ruhs to claim his second of the game.
