In a stunning turn of events, Melbourne Cityâs unbeaten season ended abruptly in the A-League Women semifinal against the Central Coast Mariners. With hopes set on a historic treble, City faced immense challenges, including an early injury to Holly McNamara. The match came to an unexpected conclusion when Isabel Gomez scored a controversial offside goal in the 121st minute, securing a 3-2 aggregate win for the Mariners. Without VAR and no flag raised, the goal stood, leading to mixed emotions, especially for Cityâs players and fans, and securing Mariners' place in the Grand Final.
I'm gonna be honest with you, I knew it was offside. But the flag didn't go up, and that's football. Unfortunately, these things happen in football.
Melbourne City entered the second leg of their A-League Women semifinal on Sunday unbeaten all season, eyeing off a spot in this week's Grand Final.
With just seconds remaining, Mariners keeper Sarah Langman blasted an underhit backpass long, causing a collision as defenders were trying to clear.
The 22-year-old Isabel Gomez lobbed Malena Mieres and secured the Central Coast Mariners a 3-2 aggregate win.
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