Mabil and Marcondes lead Melbourne City past Sydney FC

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 08:20 · Archive

Melbourne City came from behind to beat Sydney FC 2-1, with goals from new signings Emiliano Marcondes and Awer Mabil.

Melbourne City came from behind to beat Sydney FC 2-1 at AAMI Park. Sydney went ahead in the 36th minute when Al Hassan Toure curled a shot into the top corner after latching onto a pass from Oriola Sunday. Marcondes equalised in the 46th minute after coming on at halftime, and Mabil scored the winning goal 16 minutes later.

Mabil, who plays for the Socceroos, had distributed 100 tickets to members of the South Sudanese community for the match, with a bus called the 'Awer Mobile' organised to help those fans attend. City were without goalkeeper Macklin Freke due to a groin injury, with James Nieuwenhuizen starting in his place. Sydney coach Patrick Kisnorbo started teen sensation Akol Akon.

City created several chances early in the match, with Andrew Nabbout, Medin Memeti and Quinn MacNicol all having opportunities. In the second half, Marcondes and Mabil created problems for Sydney's defence, with Marcondes having a header saved and Nabbout heading onto the post.

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• Mabil and Marcondes magic steer City past SydneyRecruits Awer Mabil and Emiliano Marcondes have steered Melbourne City to a 2-1 comeback win over Sydney FC.The West Australian · 31 Oct, 08:10
• Mabil and Marcondes magic steer City past SydneyRecruits Awer Mabil and Emiliano Marcondes have steered Melbourne City to a 2-1 comeback win over Sydney FC.Perth Now · 31 Oct, 08:10

In this story: Awer Mabil · Emiliano Marcondes · Melbourne City · Sydney FC · Al Hassan Toure · AAMI Park

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