did move above Baylor in Jerry Palm’s estimation. If they win the Big Ten Tournament, by my book, they oughta be the number one overall seed. It’s not like Gonzaga Bulldogs will be exhausted from this grueling two-game conference tournament:
That’s right,
has finally dropped off the 1-seed line the
Illinois Fighting Illini have once again conquered the Kohl Center, y’all, and that means a sweet, sweet potential date with Gonzaga in the Final Four.
The win over the Buckeyes has, as well, all but ensured that
Iowa Hawkeyes won’t have to see the Zags until the Elite Eight.and maybe not at all, if the Hawks up to #5 in today’s AP Poll can pass Ohio State and slide into Baylor’s bracket.
Football: Wellington Phoenix slump to A-League defeat to Central Coast Mariners
14 Feb, 2021 07:20 AM
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Central Coast Mariners 2
Wellington Phoenix 0
The Wellington Phoenix s stuttering start to the A-League season has continued, losing 2-0 to the Central Coast Mariners in Wollongong, a fourth defeat in six matches to begin their new campaign.
Wellington were forced to play over an hour of the game with ten men after striker David Ball was sent off for a reckless studs-up challenge on Mariners veteran Matt Simon in the 27th minute. The collision left Simon writhing on the turf and there can be little argument with the decision which will see the English striker serve at least a one-game ban and possibly more, given its rash nature.
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Eight fixtures, 27 goals and a plethora of talking points came from Matchweek 7 of the 2020/21 A-League campaign.
The dramatic action was relentless as game after game of high-octane football passed. Perth Glory lit the fuse with a gritty win over Adelaide United before Brisbane Roar pumped Melbourne Victory 5-2 at Dolphin Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Macarthur FC and Western Sydney Wanderers proceeded to engage in one of the most entertaining draws you re likely to see this season, while Newcastle Jets held steadfast to defeat Melbourne City 1-0.
Central Coast Mariners sensation Alous Kuol stole the show with a two-goal cameo off the bench to sink Western United, Sydney FC forward Kosta Barbarouses regained his form with a brace of his own in a 2-1 win over Wellington Phoenix, before 2-0 wins to both Macarthur FC and Western Sydney against the Roar and Victory respectively rounded out the engaging Matchweek.
Bulls and Wanderers play out memorable draw in Campbelltown
Macarthur FC led Western Sydney Wanderers 1-0 at half-time on Saturday evening, before insanity prevailed in the second stanza to turn this A-League fixture into one for the ages.
The Wanderers equalised - not once but twice - throughout the half to earn a point in a 2-2 draw which will live long in the memory due to the simply magnificent style in which the Red and Black converted their two goals.
Add to the action a goal-mouth scramble which erupted online, and you ve got yourself an instant classic.
Here s how you reacted.
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There s an aura of positivity around Gosford as the Mariners roll into Matchweek 7 high on confidence, but their next opponents Western United have shown time and again they are both willing and capable to crash the party.
The Mariners ended Matchweek 6 on top of the A-League table after an outstanding comeback win over Melbourne City, and play host to United at Central Coast Stadium on Sunday evening.
Alen Stajcic s side come up against a United outfit with a mixed bag of results under their belt to start the 2020/21 A-League campaign. Two draws, one loss and one manic win secured in a nine-goal thriller against Perth put the Green and Black ninth on the table leading into Matchweek 7.