A stoppage-time strike from Brazilian right-back Mikael Doka has secured Central Coast a 2-1 win over Wellington Phoenix to keep the Mariners well and truly in the hunt for the A-League premiership.
Just as the Phoenix seemed certain to maintain their three-point lead at the top of the table after fighting back from a goal down to equalise through Ben Old on Saturday night in Gosford, the impressive Doka unleashed a left-footed shot from distance that nestled in the bottom corner of the net.
“We really want to win the title. I know we won the grand final last year, but we really want to finish first .” However, the Phoenix hit back through Old, who scored from close range 17 minutes later after being found unmarked by a cross from substitute Oskar van Hattum. Jackson praised Doka for his “fantastic” goal but preferred to focus on his whole team’s performance.
“We have full belief in our team. We have a real collective spirit within the dressing-room and within the club.”However, Nisbet was foiled by Phoenix goalkeeper Alex Paulsen.
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