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David Villa nets on Melbourne City debut in draw with Sydney FC

David Villa scored his first goal for Melbourne City on his debut as they drew 1-1 with Sydney FC in their first A-League match of the season on Saturday.

Villa, who is on a 10-game loan spell before joining New York City FC, scored the equaliser in the 63rd minute after Corey Gameiro had opened the scoring for Sydney in the 54th minute.

Meanwhile, Central Coast Mariners moved joint top of the fledgling table as they claimed a 1-0 win over Newcastle Jets.

Mitchell Duke scored in the 90th minute for the home side.

They are joined at the top of the table by Melbourne Victory, who beat Western Sydney Wanderers 4-1 on Friday.

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