Central Coast Mariners have defeated Melbourne Victory 2-0 in a pre-season friendly at AAMI Park.
Goals in each half for the Mariners sealed the win on Tuesday as both side's ramp up preparations for the upcoming A-League season.
Both teams fielded very strong line-ups, but it was the Mariners who controlled the majority of the match.
Daniel De Silva attempted an ambitious chip from distance over Lawrence Thomas but saw his effort go just over the crossbar.
James Troisi then went close for the home side but his strike was saved by Mariners goalkeeper Tom Glover.
A few more chances came for each side before Mariners' Spanish striker Asdrubal opened the scoring on 40 minutes with a stunning goal.
The No.9 received a pass from Antony Golec before lobbing Thomas from outside the area.
Besart Berisha and Jai Ingham came close to equalising, but Ben Kennedy - who replaced Glover - produced some good saves to keep them scoreless.
Another new foreign signing, Wout Brama, scored with a header in the 72nd minute to seal the win for the Mariners.
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