Sydney FC survived an early scare to progress into the FFA Cup last 16 while Adelaide United thumped an ordinary Central Coast in Wednesday night's action.
Adelaide United 3 (Elsey 12', Boland 19', Goodwin 53') Central Coast Mariners 0, Marden Sports Complex
Jordan Elsey and Boland put the Reds in a commanding position after 20 minutes before Goodwin settled the contest after half-time with an exquisite free-kick.
Isaías’ set-piece was initially flicked on by Apostolos Stamatelopoulos but Elsey was alert at the back post to volley home. Seven minutes later, Goodwin swung in a deep cross from the right wing but Jake McGing’s header back across the face of goal fell to Boland who instinctively executed an overhead kick on 19 minutes.
The second-half saw Adelaide again quickly get on the front foot and Goodwin capped off the win with a perfectly executed free-kick involving Isaías in the 53rd minute.
.@jarrodwalsh stalks Craig Goodwin so he can have a little post match chat on the pitch. 😃 #AUFC #FFACup pic.twitter.com/JNfdVdrL3U
— Adelaide United (@AdelaideUnited) August 1, 2018
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Cairns FC 4 (Carroll 51', Taylor 68', Koppen 79', O'Hare 90') Armadale 0, Barlow Park
The Far North Queensland club raced away with this contest after a goalless first half. The Perth club's hopes were severely hampered by a tough 19th minute red card to defender Beau Rahim who was adjudged to be the last man upon a foul.
Jamie Carroll put Cairns ahead and set up the second, before a sweet late volley from Crios O'Hare put the icing on the cake.
Thanks to all the wonderful supporters coming so far from Perth to Cairns. Great commitment to your club and the sport 🙌🏼🙌🏼⚽️💙�
— Cairns FC (@Cairns_FC) August 1, 2018
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