LUIS Garcia scored his first A-League goal before assisting Storm Roux and Mitch Austin to give the Central Coast Mariners a 3-1 win over Wellington Phoenix.

The new Mariner opened the scoring on the 50th minute with a cheeky backheel into Glen Moss’ net and then turned provider to set up Roux three minutes later to give the Mariners a 2-0 lead.

Mitch Austin slotted the Mariners’ third goal from an offside position after Garcia played him a through ball in the 85th minute.

Fabio Ferreira had been in a clear offside position, but stopped in his tracks to allow Austin to run through and take the ball towards goal.

Phoenix stole one goal back through Blake Powell in the 92nd minute, but the Mariners ran out victors with a 3-1 win.

WATCH Garcia’s first A-League goal in the video at the top and his first assist below!

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