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Latest news results and what happened on the field this week
Central Coast clubs recorded decisive scores across multiple codes during the past seven days.
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Central Coast FC beat North Shore United 3-1 at Central Coast Stadium on July 10.
The result arrived during the opening round of the regional premier league season. Central Coast FC moved into second place on the table after three matches. Fans filled the stands along Pacific Highway in the Harbourview neighbourhood to watch the home side convert two second-half penalties.
Key local matches this week
Central Coast Rugby Club hosted the Gosford Warriors on July 11 at the Beach Road Oval. The home team won 28-19 after scoring four tries inside the first 50 minutes. The Central Coast Youth Development Program supplied six players to the match-day squad, continuing a partnership that began in 2022.
Attendance reached 4,750 at Beach Road Oval. Entry tickets sold for 22 dollars each. The figure marked the highest midweek crowd for the club since the 2024 season opener.
World Cup viewing and next fixtures
Supporters gathered at venues near Ocean Parade to follow England’s quarter-final win over Norway. Local screenings at the Harbourview Community Centre started at 3 a.m. on July 12 and drew 320 people. The centre charged five dollars per entry, with proceeds directed to the Central Coast Junior Soccer Fund.
Central Coast FC travels to Newcastle next Saturday for a 2 p.m. kick-off. The club has scheduled an open training session at the Central Coast Sports Complex on July 15 for season-ticket holders only. Tickets for that session remain available through the club office on Main Street until Friday afternoon.