The 27-year-old defender went down in the 34th minute and was stretchered after a seven-minute delay.

Central Coast are yet to confirm the extent of the injury, but Fox Sports reported that the club doctor indicated it was a fractured tibia.

Golec was rushed to hospital by ambulance during the match and is likely to be ruled out of the remainder of the season.

The defender has been a regular for the Mariners this term, making 22 appearances this campaign.