Mariners Magic

Were you watching Perth and Wellington?

Canberra Ref Ben Williams sent-off Carlos Hernandez last week.....for what I'm still unsure, but last night it got worse...that said the Mariners proved why they are the biggest little team in the league....once more.

Ben Williams gifted Adelaide a penalty in the 6th minute. Pedj Bojic won the ball and his follow through felled Cristiano..and that's a penalty!

Williams is a FIFA Referee and with Mark Shields retiring we are desperately in need of better from our best.

Adelaide were cruising at 2-0 but ran out of puff and the wonderful Mariners showed Perth and Wellington what can be done when you are behind.

It's all about effort and self-belief at 2-0 down never mind 3-0 as they were 10 minutes into the second-half.

In truth they were never that bad. A shocking Referee decision plus a dreadful keeper error from Andrew Redmayne gifted a 2-0 lead and only the brilliance of Eugene Galekovic stopped it being 2-2 at the break. Adrian Caceres fluffing opportunities in front of goal.

Adelaide tired, the Mariners showed their quality and depth.

Brad Porter is improving, Mile Jedinak scored two, and the wonderful all-action Matt Simon has quickly replaced the loss, I'm told it's a loss, of John Aloisi:)

Adelaide at 3-0 up had the game won, so they thought but fight and determination matched to a team who have players dying to improve their individual performances and that of their team show what can be achieved.

The greatest fightback in A-League history?

Perth Glory and Wellington Phoenix, learn from this...and Adelaide need a quick re-think before Wednesday's Asian Champions League semi.