GOLD Coast United’s youngsters produced a result few would have predicted by holding ladder leaders Central Coast Mariners to a 3-3 draw at Skilled Park.
NYL: Table toppers take the points from Gold Coast
DESPITE fighting back from two goals down to draw level at 2-2, Gold Coast United Youth went down to Central Coast Mariners Youth in a nine-goal thriller at Owen Park.
MELBOURNE Heart took the points but Gold Coast United’s young troops will surely take the plaudits after a determined and gritty performance at AAMI Park that belied their tender years.
GOLD Coast United’s dedication to promoting young Australian players will continue this Friday night with two more youngsters set to make their senior debuts against Melbourne Heart at AAMI Park.
MICHAEL Thwaite has been rewarded for another season of consistently high standards with a call-up to the Qantas Socceroos squad for the upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia at AAMI Park on 29 February.
MIKE Mulvey takes charge of his first match since officially being announced as the new Head Coach of Gold Coast United when his side take on table-toppers Central Coast Mariners at Skilled Park on Wednesday night.