Melbourne City have found form again, coming off two important wins, albeit against teams they should have beaten. Ross McCormack and Daniel Arzani have been the spark.

For the Central Coast Mariners, a promising draw against Melbourne Victory was followed by an M1 derby loss, but their performance in that game had them holding on to hope of a positive result.

Harrison Delbridge marked the occasion with a streetfighter-esque challenge and saw Red half way through the first half.

It was a hurricane in the form of Lachlan Wales’ set-piece delivery that separated the two sides for most of the contest. He has now assisted the last three Mariners goals.

But a blistering shot from Marcin Budzinski levelled the scores and City came away with a hard-fought point from Gosford.

So who blew like Twister and who had a masterpiece like The Wizard of Oz? Read below to find out!

Ben Kennedy – 7.5 - Very good reactions to deny Ross McCormack on a few occasions. Was beaten twice by two very good shots but otherwise had another great game.

Jake McGing – 7 - Stayed high for most of the afternoon and Scott Jamieson kept him honest. Clever header over Dean Bouzanis to give the Mariners a 2-1 lead.

Alan Baro – 7.5 - Strong headed finish from a set-piece for the centre half! His first A-League goal. Did okay defensively but was over-shadowed by Antony Golec's work.

Antony Golec – 8 - Dealt with the conditions expertly in a really strong showing. Would be disappointed to concede two goals but definitely one of the Mariners' best.

Storm Roux – 6.5 - Had the pleasure of linking up with Lachlan Wales and made a few forays forward.

Tom Hiariej – 7 - Took a while to settle but won the midfield battle early. Picked up a bit of an injury and struggled through until the 65th minute when Liam Rose came on to replace him.

Blake Powell – 6.5 - On the receiving end of a bone-breaking challenge from Harrison Delbridge but he recovered well. Playing in a deeper role, he ran out of legs late on but a positive showing.

Jacob Melling – 7 - First start for his new club and didn’t disappoint as he filled the hole in midfield well alongside Tom Hiariej. Some signature hard-nosed challenges before he faded late.

Kwabena Appiah – 6.5 - A different game from him as he seemed to hold up the ball and look for runners more than take on the defence. Subbed in the 65th minute

Lachlan Wales – 8 - Bit of quality from a set-piece to assist the opener for Alan Baro. Had a great battle with Nathaniel Atkinson throughout. Got his third assist in three games after a wicked corner was sent in for Jake McGing to head home. Young talent on the rise.

Asdrubal – 4 - He chased the ball all afternoon, mostly as it was passed between defenders and goalkeeper. Had a one on one with the keeper to kill the game off but fluffed his lines again. May be the slowest player in the A-League.

Liam Rose – 5.5 - Had to replace Hiariej and unfortunately couldn’t match his quality on this occasion as Melbourne City took control of the midfield.

Josh Bingham – 6.5 - Sat on the right and copped Paul Okon’s commentary and encouragement throughout his time on the pitch. Couldn’t spark anything but put in a good shift.

Kye Rowles – 6 - Gave Lachlan Wales an early rest on 75 minutes to sit deep on the left and had to deal with a City side that was pressing further and further forward. 

Dean Bouzanis – 6 - Couldn’t do much for the first Mariners' goal but poor judgement for their second as Jake McGing dinked a header over him as he approached.

Harrison Delbridge – 3 - Looked like a champion thoroughbred until he had an absolute brain-fade and saw red for a studs up challenge on Blake Powell. The wind obviously made him restless.

Bart Schenkeveld – 7 - Looks much calmer with Jakobsen alongside him and played faultless football as both goals came from set-pieces.

Michael Jakobsen – 7.5 - Another game in the centre of defence for the Great Dane and he had Asdrubal in his pocket all afternoon.

Scott Jamieson – 7.5 - Incisive cut inside to set-up Ross McCormack’s equalizer. Got forward really well and delivery was good without being able to provide the killer ball.

Osama Malik – 6.5 - Won back the midfield the longer the game went on and allowed Luke Brattan more time on the ball to do his thing.

Dario Vidosic – 4 - Was almost anonymous throughout the evening. Had a late chance to tap in a Nick Fitzgerald shot but didn’t. Subbed after 71 minutes.

Luke Brattan – 7 - He was his usual busy self as he contributed to play going forward, but more impressive was his ball-winning ability as he picked the pocket of opposition players time and time again.

Nathaniel Atkinson – 6.5 - Combined well with Delbridge and Arzani before the former was dismissed. Had a chance after 32 minutes from a corner but blazed over the top of Ben Kennedy’s goal. Ran out of gas and was subbed towards the close of play.

Daniel Arzani – 6.5 - City’s winning streak has coincided with his introduction and it’s no coincidence. Perfect curling ball for McCormack who couldn’t finish. Nice touches but Warren Joyce felt he had enough football of late and was subbed for Nick Fitzgerald on 51 minutes.

Ross McCormack – 7 - Had a few great chances in and around the six yard box, but Ben Kennedy was equal to the shots until the 42nd minute when he turned and finished exquisitely. Fastest player to 13 goals in a debut A-League season.

Nick Fitzgerald – 7 - Almost an immediate impact off the bench with a darting run between defenders. Looked lively throughout and should be back in the starting side soon.

Marcin Budzinski – 7.5 - 71st minute sub and finally had the impact Melbourne City have been waiting for when he belted one into the bottom corner from well outside the box.

Connor Metcalfe – N/A - Replaced Nathaniel Atkinson for five minutes off the bench.