Melbourne City returns to AAMI Park this Saturday, set to host Central Coast Mariners in a crucial clash in the race for Finals.
With four of our final five matches to be played at home, we have a prime opportunity to push for a top-two finish—securing a direct path to the Semi Finals and a potential AFC Champions League Elite spot.
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Aurelio Vidmar’s men will take plenty of confidence into this fixture after what the City Head Coach described as the ‘grittiest win in his time at the Club.’
Medin Memeti and Max Caputo both found the back of the net in the first half against Sydney FC, but the hosts responded quickly on both occasions.
It took a moment of brilliance from Ale Lopane on his return to action, firing home a stunning long-range strike in the second half to secure all three points.
Now turning our attention to the Mariners, Vidmar has locked in his extended squad as we look to continue our momentum on Saturday.
Steven Ugarkovic returns from suspension and is straight back into the squad, while 19-year-old defender Harry Shillington has also been promoted.
Round 25 ALM Squad
2. Callum TALBOT, 6. Steven UGARKOVIC, 10. Yonatan COHEN, 13. Nathaniel ATKINSON, 16. Aziz BEHICH (C), 17. Max CAPUTO, 19. Zane SCHREIBER, 21. Alessandro LOPANE, 22. Germán FERREYRA, 23. Marco TILIO, 26. Samuel SOUPRAYEN, 27. Kai TREWIN, 30. Andreas KUEN, 33. Patrick BEACH (GK), 35. Medin MEMETI, 36. Harry SHILLINGTON, 38. Harry POLITIDIS, 41. Lawrence WONG, 47. Kavian RAHMANI, 60. Lachie CHARLES (GK).
In: 6. Steven UGARKOVIC (returns from suspension), 36. Harry SHILLINGTON (promoted).
Out: Nil.
Unavailable: 7. Mathew LECKIE (calf), 8. Jimmy JEGGO (achilles), 15. Andrew NABBOUT (knee), 34. Jayden NECOVSKI (knee), 40. James NIEUWENHUIZEN (knee).
