Matt Simon believes the Central Coast Mariners will continue to hold their own against the « big teams » as the veteran striker prepares to wear the Yellow and Navy jersey for the 200th A-League against Melbourne City .
Simon lifted the premiers plate in his second season as a senior at Gosford in 2007/08, and the 35-year-old has played 199 competitive games in three spells, both sides moving to K-League club Jeonnam Dragons and Sydney FC, ahead of their milestone game at Central Coast Stadium on Wednesday.
Alen Stajcic’s team have shocked the A-League this season. She moved from wooden spoons to front runners in 2019/20 after winning three of her first five games, including away wins against newcomer Macarthur FC and defending Premiers and Champions, Sydney FC.
The Mariners slipped after a 1-2 Home loss to Wellington Phoenix on Sunday from the top of the rankings. After three games within 12 days, Mariners captain Simon barely had a moment to think about his career at the Central Coast before celebrating his final performance.
« It feels good. I didn’t have much time to think about it, » said the club’s all-time high scorer.
« Of course I’m looking forward to playing my 200th game in front of family and friends. »
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Wednesday’s opponent Melbourne City has two games this season won and lost two and fell 3-1 to Perth Glory on Sunday after creating a wealth of chances without punishing the Western Australians.
Simon admits that City is one of the « big clubs » of the A- League is, but the former East Gosford junior believes the Mariners will continue to improve their game against the strongest teams in the competition.
« Melbourne City is a big club, but I think we’ll thrive then. We’re in At its best when we play against the big team s play, « added Simon.
» The guys are really looking forward to the game and we want to get the three points, considering that we lost those points in the last game. «
Central Coast Mariners versus Melbourne City
Wednesday February 3, 2021
Kick-off: 7:05 p.m. AEDT
Venue: Central Coast Stadium
Broadcast: FOX Sports 505
Stream: MyFootball Live App, Kayo Sports
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Ref: https://www.a-league.com.au
