Luke Vickery, a product of the Western United academy, enjoyed a momentous occasion as he netted his first goal in the Isuzu UTE A-League, propelling the Green and Black past the two-time champions, Central Coast Mariners.
Coming off the bench, Vickery re-established Western’s lead, aiding the visitors in breaking their winless streak in Gosford with a 3-1 triumph over the Mariners on Friday night.
It was a night to remember for the 19-year-old, who celebrated his inaugural A-Leagues goal while helping his team secure their first away victory against Central Coast, climbing to second in the league standings.
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“The feeling is incredible,” Vickery expressed in a post-match interview with Paramount+.
“As a child, you put in so much effort to realise your dreams. Scoring in such a crucial match, it feels surreal.”
“Watching Central Coast play on TV with my parents was always a cherished experience. We would dream of attending a match here due to its stunning scenery.
“To finally score my first goal here is just magnificent.”
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