Central Coast Mariners were left cursing the woodwork as they slugged out a 1-1 A-League draw which Melbourne Victory, which left both teams still winless after four rounds.

Victory created more chances in the first half at Central Coast Stadium on Sunday and the Mariners in the second.

By George: Victory import (right) celebrates with Jason Geria after getting Melbourne back on terms against the Mariners.

Former Victory winger Connor Pain gave the Mariners a 57th minute lead when he lashed an unstoppable shot into the roof of the net.

Victory import Leroy George equalised eight minutes later with an equally impressive finish from a perfectly executed left-foot free kick from just outside the area.