Own goal denies Central Coast perfect start in F3 derby

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 12:32 · Archive

Central Coast drew 2-2 with defending champions Newcastle in their A-League Men season opener on Saturday night at Polytec Stadium, in manager John Hutchinson's first match since returning to the club. Oli Lavale put Central Coast ahead with a penalty in the 60th minute, but the 21-year-old striker scored an own goal eight minutes later when he failed to clear a corner kick. Newcastle had taken the lead through Ali Auglah's penalty in the 11th minute before Jets recruit Patrick Wood equalised in the 49th.

Hutchinson avoided opening his account with a defeat as he attempts to guide the Mariners back to the top of the table. Central Coast finished ninth last season amid financial turmoil, but their future was secured in June when the owners of English Championship club Queens Park Rangers took over. Newcastle began their premiership defence after 13 players left in the off-season, including striker Lachie Rose, who moved to Dundee United.

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• Own goal splits ALM points between fierce F3 rivalsCentral Coast have fumbled the perfect start to their A-League Men season, scoring a late own goal in an F3 derby draw with defending premiers Newcastle.Perth Now · 17 Oct, 12:04
• Own goal splits ALM points between fierce F3 rivalsCentral Coast have fumbled the perfect start to their A-League Men season, scoring a late own goal in an F3 derby draw with defending premiers Newcastle.The West Australian · 17 Oct, 12:04

In this story: Central Coast Mariners · Newcastle Jets · John Hutchinson · Oli Lavale · Ali Auglah · Patrick Wood · Queens Park Rangers

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