Central Coast Mariners FC 3, Macarthur FC 1

Mariners Defy Odds, Rout Macarthur in A-League Season Opener LEUMEAH, New South Wales (Interstat) — The Central Coast Mariners opened their A-League title defense with a commanding and chaotic 3-1 road victory over Macarthur FC on Wednesday night, defying heavy statistical projections in a match that saw two red cards and a quick-fire pair of goals that decided the contest. Playing before a home crowd at Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Macarthur entered as overwhelming favorites. Pre-game analytics from Interstat gave the Bulls a 72.7 percent probability of victory, with a simulated scoreline of 2-1 in their favor. The Mariners, however, dismantled… Read more...