http://www.news.com.au/sport/football/gallery-fndm8bqv-1226625365085?page=2
Played from Allianz stadium in Sydney, the Mariners became the A League Champions after a 2-0 defeat over the Wanderers. This marked an end to the Wanderers 13 match unbeaten run.
As the match unfolded, despite the intimidation of the Western Sydney fans, the Mariners were still able to create the better of their chances in the first half. The Mariners mounting pressure eventually paid off just before half time when 38-year old Patrick Zwaanswijk rose to meet a corner and slammed the ball into the goal to score for the Mariners in front of 42,102 fans. In the second half, in the 67th minute, a handball by the Wanderers lead to a penalty which Daniel McBreen scored smoothly which leads the Mariners to be 2 up on the Wanderers. McBreen's and Zwaanswijk's decisive goals make them both the oldest players to score in an A-League grand final.
This win for the Mariners means that their nightmares are finally over after three failed attempts in the grand finals and that finally Australia's smallest A-League club are the champions.
Matthew
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