Victory, Mariners draw 1‑1 after early red card
MELBOURNE (Interstat) — Melbourne Victory and Central Coast Mariners (Aus) played to a 1-1 draw Sunday at AAMI Park in Melbourne, Australia, in a match shaped by an early red card. Victory’s Shillington was sent off in the 13th minute, and Victory made a substitution in the 14th. Central Coast took the lead in the 63rd when Oli Lavale scored, with Ali Auglah providing the assist. Victory equalized in the 69th through Jordi Valadon, assisted by Charles Nduka. Lavale was booked in the 72nd, along with Victory’s Ziereis, after Central Coast’s Donnell was cautioned in the 70th. Central Coast made substitutions in the 64th, 78th and 87th minutes, while Victory also made changes in the 62nd and 82nd. Central Coast’s competition record is now 0 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, while Victory’s is also 0 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws. Across all competitions, Central Coast is 0-2-2 and Victory is 1-3-2. Lavale played 87 minutes before being substituted.