Central Coast Mariners v Western United – Match Highlights | Liberty A-League 2023-24 | Round 22

Kiara De Domizio’s impactful first Liberty A-League goal salvaged a 1-1 draw for Western United against Central Coast Mariners. The Mariners needed a win to secure a top-four finish, but their lead courtesy of Annalise Rasmussen was nullified by De Domizio’s late strike.

Western United remained in third place with 36 points, closely followed by the Mariners at 35. The battle for the top four intensified, with Western Sydney Wanderers and Melbourne Victory trailing just three points behind.

Despite the draw, both Sydney FC and Melbourne City secured top-two finishes and progression to the Semi Finals. An early chance for the Mariners was thwarted by Alyssa Dall’Oste’s save, followed by Faye Bryson’s near own goal that hit the crossbar.

Kyah Simon missed several opportunities for the Mariners in the first half, while Rola Badawiya’s long-distance effort was saved. The game remained tight until Rasmussen capitalized on a defensive error to put the Mariners ahead.

De Domizio equalized for Western United shortly after with a clinical finish. A late chance to secure the win narrowly missed as both teams settled for a point. De Domizio’s goal marked a special moment, celebrated by her family in attendance.

With the table standings fluctuating, attention now turns to the final games of the regular season before the finals. As De Domizio continues to make her mark in the league, Western United’s top-four finish remains secure as they look ahead to the next challenges.