A-League Review: Sydney FC extended lead to seven points

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Bobo scored his 16th goal of the season for Sydney FC. Goal

Sydney FC extended their advantage to seven points in the A'league after Newcastle Jets suffered a shock 3-2 defeat at home to Wellington Phoenix on Saturday.

Bobo headed his 16th goal of the season to salvage a 1-1 draw for Sydney FC against Central Coast Mariners – a result that increased their advantage at the top of the A-League.

Graham Arnold's men went behind in the seventh minute after goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne clumsily brought down Kwabena Appiah-Kubi and he was unable to keep out Blake Powell's spot kick.

Sydney's leveller arrived from a familiar source after the hour when Adrian Mierzejewski stood up a cross from the right corner and Bobo nodded past Ben Kennedy.

The reigning champions and premiers are seven points clear at the summit after nearest challengers Newcastle Jets suffered a surprise 3-2 defeat at home to bottom club Wellington Phoenix.

20 January 2018

The visitors scored twice in eight minutes either side of the half hour through Matija Ljujic and Daniel Mullen.

Andrew Nabbout pulled a goal back but Roy Krishna steered home a fine third for the Phoenix before Dimitri Petratos' penalty set up a grandstand finish.