'That was embarrassing': Mariners coach slams pitch at Allianz Stadium
Mariners coach Paul Okon says Friday night's game against Sydney FC should not have gone ahead due to the poor state of the pitch at Allianz Stadium.
Dominic Bossi is a football reporter with The Sydney Morning Herald.
Mariners coach Paul Okon says Friday night's game against Sydney FC should not have gone ahead due to the poor state of the pitch at Allianz Stadium.
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