Mariners bound for Bandung

Central Coast Mariners will travel to Bandung, Indonesia on Tuesday 17 September to take part in the 2013 Menpora Cup.

Central Coast Mariners will travel to Bandung, Indonesia on Tuesday 17 September to take part in the 2013 Menpora Cup.

Originally, the Mariners were scheduled to leave for the Indonesian city of Malang on Tuesday 10 September, however due to changes in the tournament dates the team will now depart Australia a week later.

Central Coast-s first game of the 2013 Menpora Cup will be against the Malaysian Under 23 squad on Friday 20 September in Bandung.

The defending Hyundai A-League Champions will play popular Indonesian Super League outfit Persib Bandung two days later, before rounding out their campaign against Sriwijaya FC on Tuesday 24 September.

Central Coast-s final pre-season clash is against Newcastle Jets at Scully Park, Tamworth on Sunday 29 September.

Central Coast Mariners will commence their Championship defence at Gosford-s Bluetongue Stadium against Grand Final foes Western Sydney Wanderers on Saturday 12 October, 2013. Kick-off is 5:30pm.

Updated: Central Coast Mariners Pre-Season Match Schedule:

Wednesday 4 September, 2013 - Jensen Park, Sefton Bankstown City Lions vs. Central Coast Mariners Kick-off: 7:00pm

Saturday 7 September, 2013 - Carrington Park, Bathurst Central Coast Mariners vs. Brisbane Roar Kick-off: 4:00pm (local)

Friday 20 September, 2013 - Bandung, Indonesia Malaysia U23 vs. Central Coast Mariners Kick-off: 3:30pm (local)

Sunday 22 September, 2013 - Bandung, Indonesia Persib Bandung vs. Central Coast Mariners Kick-off: 3:30pm (local)

Tuesday 24 September, 2013 - Bandung, Indonesia Sriwijaya FC vs. Central Coast Mariners Kick-off: 3:30pm (local)

Sunday 29 September, 2013 - Scully Park, Tamworth Newcastle Jets vs. Central Coast Mariners Kick-off: 2:30pm (local)