Sydney FC vs Newcastle Jets: A-League live scores, blog
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Alessandro Del Piero sparkeld, but Sydney FC struggled against Wellington. (AAP Image/SNPA, Ross Setford)
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Sydney V Newcastle ALLIANZ STADIUM, MOORE PARK, NSW, 13 OCTOBER 2012 |
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| Sydney | Match Completed | Newcastle |
| 2 | FINAL SCORE | 3 |
| 1 | HALF TIME SCORE | 2 |
| 7 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 5 | SHOTS ON GOAL | 9 |
| 17 | FOULS | 22 |
| 6 | CORNERS | 7 |
| 3 | OFFSIDES | 1 |
| 52 | POSSESSION | 48 |
Alessandro Del Piero will make his home debut for Sydney FC when they host the Newcastle Jets in front of an expected crowd of 40,000 at the Sydney Football Stadium this afternoon. We’ll have live scores and updates from 5.30pm AEDT.
Due to their high-profile off season marquee signings, Sydney FC and the Jets have both enjoyed the media spotlight in the lead-in to the season and as a result, expectations were high coming into last weekend.
Both teams managed to flop miserably. Sydney were never in it in their 2-0 loss at Wellington and the same can be said for the Jets after they conceded within the first minute against Adelaide, eventually going down 2-0 also.
Suffice to say, both teams have undergone somewhat harsher media scrutiny this weekend and for the losing coach, things could become uncomfortable if his team again fails to fire.
One major positive for the Sky Blues was the touch of the former Juventus starlet Del Piero.
In icy Wellington conditions and in spite of his teammates’ awful efforts to keep possession, Del Piero was able to show his class, which augurs well for this afternoon in what is expected to be perfect conditions for football.
With allocated tickets all but sold out as of Friday afternoon the crowd could very well nudge the 40,000 mark here. It’s been a long, long time since Sydney – or the A-League in general – has had such phenomenal interest in a regular-season match.
From Tony Pignata to David Traktovenko to Ian Crook to the boot strapper, everybody involved at Sydney FC will be praying for a successful afternoon that will see the majority return for the rest of the season.
They may very well get the chance if the Jets turn up like they did last Sunday. Against a side feeling the effects of a 33-hour sojourn back from Uzbekistan, the Jets were pensive, insipid and lethargic and gave barely a yelp in front of their own fans.
Gary van Egmond’s comments seemed to indicate he was satisfied with his team’s performance but if they continue to get results like last weekend he won’t enjoy them for too much longer.
Based upon last weekend it is difficult to get a read either way for this match. Neither side indicated that they were capable of winning a football match and now we have the intangible of the crowd.
Will Sydney FC rise to the occasion or will they get stage fright in front of a full house? It’s one of a host of questions going into this afternoons match and all in all it promises to be a belter. We’ll have live scores and commentary from 5.30pm AEDT.
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12' GOAL - Ryan Griffiths (Newcastle)
20' YELLOW CARD - Dimitri Petratos (Sydney)
25' YELLOW CARD - Tiago Coelho Branco Calvano (Newcastle)
27' GOAL - Alessandro Del Piero (Sydney)
31' YELLOW CARD - Krnoslav Lovrek (Sydney)
41' GOAL - Emile Heskey (Newcastle)
52' YELLOW CARD - Ryan Griffiths (Newcastle)
59' YELLOW CARD - Sebastian Ryall (Sydney)
62' GOAL - Craig Goodwin (Newcastle)
66' YELLOW CARD - Ali Abbas Mshehed Al-Hilfi (Sydney)
74' GOAL - Blake Powell (Sydney)
90 + 5' YELLOW CARD - Ben Kantarovski (Newcastle)
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10:18pm
Nathan of Perth said | 10:18pm | Report comment
That was quite the day of football!
7:49pm
jamesb said | 7:49pm | Report comment
crowd was roughly 35,400
Sydney FC need bosschaart, antonis and culina back asap.
If those three contribute, ISydney FC wil start to find some shape.
Emmo, is past his best although he did deliver a nice cross to set up the goal for Powell
Del Piero is brilliant. I hope that Sydney Fc can use the last half hour of play as a postive in going into the next match. That was their best period in the first two games so far.
7:50pm
Nathan of Perth said | 7:50pm | Report comment
Emmo still has it, just need to put him in the mix.
11:07pm
philk said | 11:07pm | Report comment
Emerton is certainly not past it, he just has to be used correctly, del Piero is a class above,obviously, McFlynn does not belong in this team set up. I hope Crook is up to the challenge….if he is then Sydney will do ok this season.
7:39pm
MV Dave said | 7:39pm | Report comment
SFC need to keep Reid in the team with Emerton further up the park…perhaps another defender is required.
Terrific effort from ADP, Hesky and Goodwin in particular…enjoyed the game and occasion with 35,000 plus to see it. Great advert for HAL and next week the Derby with the 2 Sydenee teams at or near the bottom.
Now for the important game MV vs BR…
7:43pm
Nathan of Perth said | 7:43pm | Report comment
Emerton in the attack gives them an important second prong to the attack and creativity to complement Del Piero.
7:36pm
Elisha Pearce said | 7:36pm | Report comment
Del Piero says there were improvements tonight but there needs to be an ability to switch on from the first minute instead of waiting to fall behind.
7:35pm
Elisha Pearce said | 7:35pm | Report comment
Andy Griffith put in a lovely sales pitch to the Sydney crowd imploring them to keep coming out.
7:36pm
Nathan of Perth said | 7:36pm | Report comment
Awfully community minded of him
7:38pm
Elisha Pearce said | 7:38pm | Report comment
It was a good honest assessment, even of his teams and own performance too. Sounds like a good bloke and a great leader.
10:56pm
philk said | 10:56pm | Report comment
Who is Andy Griffiths?
7:34pm
Nathan of Perth said | 7:34pm | Report comment
Top efforts from Neville, Zadkovic, Heskey and Kennedy.
Del Piero, Emerton, maybe Ryall, for Sydney. Need more players and fewer passengers. McFlynn, McClernahan awful.
7:37pm
Elisha Pearce said | 7:37pm | Report comment
I think Fabio shows good flashes going forward, on defense hes a bit of a liability though.
7:38pm
Nathan of Perth said | 7:38pm | Report comment
Zis is true.
7:37pm
Nathan of Perth said | 7:37pm | Report comment
Oh yeah, Ryan Griffiths, how did I forget him?
7:38pm
Elisha Pearce said | 7:38pm | Report comment
I’d have had Goodwin above Griffiths, but fair call.
7:41pm
Nathan of Perth said | 7:41pm | Report comment
Yes, Goodwin terrorised on the wing. Many stood up for Newcastle after last week’s performance.
That said, Newcastle’s play last week was underrated by many.
7:43pm
Titus said | 7:43pm | Report comment
I thought Ryall was poor……………. ADP, Emerton, Fabio, Abbas, Reid stood out for me.
I watched on a crappy stream though so it was hard to tell who was doing what sometimes.
Goodwin is class and sounds like Heskey went alright in the first.
7:45pm
Nathan of Perth said | 7:45pm | Report comment
My opinion of Ryall might be coloured by the fact he replaced McFlynn, haha.
Did help create some attacks though.
Still refamiliarising myself with everyone’s squads.
7:33pm
Elisha Pearce said | 7:33pm | Report comment
Sydney improved a lot in the second half (need to start with those players next week?) but really were undone by some colossal mistakes at the back especially in the first half.
Realistically Newcastle could have put 4 or 5 in the net and no one would have wondered how, they had that many good chances.
Goodwin is now a prospect to continue watching. He showed some real speed and ability to get after the game.
Heskey scored a great strikers goal. Del Piero put in a lovely free kick that ruffled the back of the net too. Even for a home crowd they couldn’t be too unhappy with that match on the pitch in front of them.
7:37pm
Titus said | 7:37pm | Report comment
I missed the first half, but how much of that improvement in the second half do you think was from Reid replacing McFlynn?
7:31pm
Nathan of Perth said | 7:31pm | Report comment
Welp, Sydney LL.
But improving. Hopefully their casuals and bandwagoners were entertained by good play and excitement.
7:31pm
Elisha Pearce said | 7:31pm | Report comment
Newcastle 3 have defeated Sydney 2 in a back and forth encounter that was as fun to watch as a game can be!
7:30pm
Elisha Pearce said | 7:30pm | Report comment
Final whistle goes!!!
7:30pm
Elisha Pearce said | 7:30pm | Report comment
Sydney had a free kick and a chance to attack but Goodwin won the ball and was awarded his own free kick.
They are playing it around now and a shot is saved by Necevski!
7:30pm
Nathan of Perth said | 7:30pm | Report comment
Lol, giant Juventus flag.
7:28pm
Elisha Pearce said | 7:28pm | Report comment
93min
Bridges holds it up nicely in the attacking end before earning a throw.
Sydney trying their version of a fast break against a deep lying defence now.
They turn it over and Goodwin runs it away down to the attacking half and keeps possession.
Corner won.
Newcastle 3 – Sydney 1
7:26pm
Elisha Pearce said | 7:26pm | Report comment
Ryall crossed really early instead of giving it to Emerton.
Newcastle break and Griffiths ignores the shot to cross and Sydney bring it out. Could have finished it.
Official signals an extra 5min.
Newcastle 3 – Sydney 2.
7:25pm
Elisha Pearce said | 7:25pm | Report comment
Jets stop the long ball. Goodwin broke down the left and played for the corner but gave a goal kick away.
Sydney have it in midfield and Newcastle are trying to keep a higher shape.
1 min left! Long back from Sydney is repelled.
Newcastle 3 – Sydney 2
7:24pm
Nathan of Perth said | 7:24pm | Report comment
Long balls from Sydney now
7:26pm
Elisha Pearce said | 7:26pm | Report comment
Need to try and get the flanks working again. Del Piero has been putting Emerton and Fabio down them all second half. Why stop now?
7:29pm
Nathan of Perth said | 7:29pm | Report comment
Desperation impeding their good sense.
7:23pm
Elisha Pearce said | 7:23pm | Report comment
87min
Jets finally clear the ball and keep it themselves. They earn a corner at the other end, fairly easily actually.
Newcastle are keeping it in the corner and earn another one.
Then a free kick is awarded to Sydney. Necevski comes out to take it.
Newcastle 3 – Sydney 2
7:22pm
Elisha Pearce said | 7:22pm | Report comment
86min
Sydney win another corner but can’t put this in either. Ball bounces out twice and then another corner earned.
Pressure is getting tough now.
Newcastle is playing very very deep trying to hold on. Possession 75% to Sydney in the last 5mins’
Newcastle 3 – Sydney 2
7:21pm
Nathan of Perth said | 7:21pm | Report comment
Sydney making them earn it – serious pressure on!
7:20pm
Elisha Pearce said | 7:20pm | Report comment
84min
A free kick for Sydney is whipped in by Del Piero. Cleared by Tiago. Then Del Pier gets it in again and the ball is cleared quicky.
Ball comes out to Fabio and Del Piero who earns a corner.
The short corner is then curled in but cleared on the back post. Abbas doesn’t get his pass right and it’s a goal kick.
Newcastle 3 – Sydney 2
7:18pm
Elisha Pearce said | 7:18pm | Report comment
82min
Newcastle defend Del Piero cautiously and hold off the shot. Emerton tries to keep possession but they can’t Ribero was on the counter but his long pass went straight to Necevski. Not good.
Heskey is coming off for Bridges.
Changes drained for both sides.
Newcastle 3 – Sydney 1
7:16pm
Elisha Pearce said | 7:16pm | Report comment
80min
Newcastle put a man down. He waits to get stretchered off. Walks back to half way immediately. No, jogs.
McClenahan is hammered by Ribeiro. Long free kick goes nowhere.
Newcastle 3 – Sydney 2
7:20pm
Nathan of Perth said | 7:20pm | Report comment
Some surprisingly cynical stuff from Newcastle.
7:22pm
Elisha Pearce said | 7:22pm | Report comment
I haven’t been a fan of their shenanigans either.
7:27pm
Nathan of Perth said | 7:27pm | Report comment
No…
I hate Sydney and Melbourne as much as any loyal son of the West but it sticks in my craw to see them on the receiving end of that kind of gamesmanship.
C’mon Newcastle, don’t cheapen yourself – win, lose or draw on your feet, not your stretchers!
7:14pm
Elisha Pearce said | 7:14pm | Report comment
OFF THE LINE by Jets. Wow. Corner was put on a head and it’s cleared out. Well done both teams!
7:13pm
Elisha Pearce said | 7:13pm | Report comment
Del Piero puts Fabio away down the left and he’s earned a corner. Great run.
7:12pm
Elisha Pearce said | 7:12pm | Report comment
77min
Newcastle get an angled ball in to Goodwin who trails open at the back of the box. He skies his shot a long way though…
Back the other way Jets give the ball away like a good Sydney impersonation, Emerton on the ball but he couldn’t find the right pass.
Newcastle 3 – Sydney 2
7:11pm
Elisha Pearce said | 7:11pm | Report comment
Slater points out correctly that Emerton has been very good down the right since he’s been pushing up further. He’s involved in a lot of the good things this half for FC.
7:09pm
Elisha Pearce said | 7:09pm | Report comment
Wheelhouse puts in a nice hard curving corner.
Cleared by Sydney.
Counter fast…
GOAL SYDNEY!!!
7:10pm
Elisha Pearce said | 7:10pm | Report comment
Emerton was away down the right. Blake Powell met his cross on the back post and heads into the ground back past the keeper, in off the post!
Newcastle 3 – Sydney 2
7:10pm
Elisha Pearce said | 7:10pm | Report comment
That’s a goal on debut for Powell too!
7:08pm
Elisha Pearce said | 7:08pm | Report comment
71min
Jets push down the right side and earn a throw. Fabio is cramping but he can’t come off because all three changes have been made.
He’s caught in possession while limping around. Newcastle get a shot on goal and its blocked away for a corner.
Newcastle 3 – Sydney 1
7:06pm
Elisha Pearce said | 7:06pm | Report comment
71min
Del Piero plays the corner short and gets the return ball. He curls it to the back post and Emerton heads it back across goal. Cleared by Newcastle though.
Sydney pouring home fast here. Trying earnestly to get a point for their big home crowd. I wouldn’t be surprised if they got at least one more.
Another chippy foul. It’s bubbling now…
Newcastle 3 – Sydney 1
7:10pm
Chris said | 7:10pm | Report comment
Good call…
7:13pm
Marc said | 7:13pm | Report comment
“I wouldn’t be surprised if they got at least one more” … You are an absolute genius Elisha ..
7:05pm
Elisha Pearce said | 7:05pm | Report comment
Sydney earn a corner after a cross is lobbed torwards goal. There is a scuffle in the box between about 60% of the players. Scott Neville is part of whatever it is.
He went down and wouldn’t go off the park but he was sitting about 1m from the end of the field. Pretty poor.
7:03pm
Elisha Pearce said | 7:03pm | Report comment
68min
Jets had a man on goal but Fabio recovered to clear it.
Sydney counter. Earn a free kick. Emerton crossed and Lovrek shoots the rebound. Kennedy saves!!
Wow. Great chance there.
Newcastle 3 – Sydney 1
7:03pm
Chris said | 7:03pm | Report comment
and this is what happens when you spend your entire budget on one player…
All the publicity from Del Piero is great, but if Sydney miss the finals it won’t help the club much in the long term.
7:07pm
Elisha Pearce said | 7:07pm | Report comment
If you hadn’t heard, Sydney have just signed Jason Culina. Due to his injuries the last 2 years you’d think he was cheap enough. He’d be an absolute gem if he can get healthy again. I thought he was the heart of our socceroos team for a while. He has the ability to retain possession for his team.
7:02pm
Nathan of Perth said | 7:02pm | Report comment
Great work from Neville
7:02pm
Elisha Pearce said | 7:02pm | Report comment
66min
Long ball to Emerton running an angle behind the line. He’s earned a corner. The result from the corner is harmless. Newcastle try to counter but Abbas cuts someone down and earns a yellow card.
Newcastle 2 – Sydney 1
7:00pm
jamesb said | 7:00pm | Report comment
Goodwin is a gooden
7:00pm
Elisha Pearce said | 7:00pm | Report comment
Apparently Andy Griffiths has come off because of a pulled hammy. He’s had a horror game at the back today as well. Injury on top of that and he’s really in the wars.
Biberio on for Virgili for Newcastle.
6:59pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:59pm | Report comment
63min
Del Piero almost scores at the other end! Long ball, he turned but couldn’t slide it into the goal on the outside of his foot!
Newcastle 3 – Sydney 1
6:58pm
Nathan of Perth said | 6:58pm | Report comment
You called it Elisha – Goodwin to make his bones today.
6:57pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:57pm | Report comment
CRAIG GOODWIN GOAL!
6:58pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:58pm | Report comment
He makes my earlier prediction come true and scores his first A-League goal. He’s been looking so likely all night.
Mistake at the back again from Sydney, Ryan Griffiths put Goodwin on goal who chipped Nevceski when he dropped.
7:01pm
Marc said | 7:01pm | Report comment
Cool finish by the 20-year old. Or should I say kool finish.
6:57pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:57pm | Report comment
I think Abbas, although he floats in and out of the game, is a fairly good player for Sydney. Hes got a good pass and is tenacious over the ball. Lets hope we beat his home country this weekend though.. hehe.
6:56pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:56pm | Report comment
Abbas put Ryall away and he doesn’t put it on target!!!
6:56pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:56pm | Report comment
61min
Abbas puts in another cross field long ball and Ryall chests it forward into the box. He slid the ball across the face of goal, but there was no one there. He should have shot probably.
Newcastle 2 – Sydney 1
6:55pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:55pm | Report comment
Free kick comes in long for Jets but Heskey is penalised for holding back Andy Griffiths.
6:54pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:54pm | Report comment
59min
Ryall gets a yellow card for chopping at Heskey illegally. Probably was a foul but maybe not a yellow. Not a great tackle though.
Newcastle 2 – Sydney 1
6:54pm
Nathan of Perth said | 6:54pm | Report comment
Jesus Ryall, that didn’t take long.
6:53pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:53pm | Report comment
57min
Missed chance from Sydney!!
Fabio was put away by Del Piero and crossed when the keeper rushed him. 3 men to choose from but missed them all on a 5m cross. Poor poor work.
Reid on for McFlynn now.
Newcastle 2 – Sydney 1
6:52pm
Nathan of Perth said | 6:52pm | Report comment
Great FK from Zadkovic.
Ryall for Petratos a good call. I don’t think he even wanted to be out there
6:53pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:53pm | Report comment
Petratos wasn’t running onto anything. Very weird.
6:54pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:54pm | Report comment
Good call to bring McFlynn off too. He’s giving it away everywhere.
7:01pm
Nathan of Perth said | 7:01pm | Report comment
McFlynn is like someone took Burns, took all of his footballing talent and converted it into raw thuggishness.
6:52pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:52pm | Report comment
The resulting free kick is punched clear by Necevski. The ball comes straight back in 2 more times as Sydney clear by not to their own team. The last cross was out for a goalkick.
More changes coming from Sydney…
6:51pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:51pm | Report comment
55in
Zadcovich saved by Necevski!
Great save fully stretched. The ball was up and down but wasn’t fast enough.
Newcastle 2 – Sydney 1
6:49pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:49pm | Report comment
53min
Jets take the ball from Mallia and Heskey earns a foul on the end of the outlet pass. He rolls around into a turn and McFlynn is clattered nicely when Griffiths trips Heskey.
Griffiths on goal!
Newcastle 2 – Sydney 1.
6:50pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:50pm | Report comment
newcastle kick the free long, Sydney don’t get to it. The ball is headed back to the middle and Griffiths volleys but straight at the goalie!
Free kick for newcastle straight after…
6:48pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:48pm | Report comment
52min
Ryall is on the field now.
Emerton makes a very bustling run and beats two round the corner to the side of the box. He puts in a flat ball but it doesn’t beat the first man. Great build up, poor final ball. Jets clear it quickly.
Ryan Griffiths gets a yellow for a poor tackle.
Newcastle 2 – Sydney 1
6:46pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:46pm | Report comment
50min
Sydney play long through Necevski, Lovrek heads it on but no one is there to run on to it. Jets take the ball straight away.
Heskey is then pinged for a poor tackle on Abbas. Probably should be yellow… it is.
Newcastle 2 – Sydney 1
6:44pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:44pm | Report comment
Looks like Sebastian Ryall is warming up for FC. Early to make a change that wasn’t made at half time…
6:43pm
Nathan of Perth said | 6:43pm | Report comment
Sydney riding their luck in defence, such as it is.
6:44pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:44pm | Report comment
Defence is an interesting word for what they do at the back.
6:49pm
Nathan of Perth said | 6:49pm | Report comment
I always try to take the generous view of others.
6:43pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:43pm | Report comment
47min
Goodwin puts in a lovely run. He crosses flat and unfortunately Griffiths couldn’t get the touch on it. Open goal for him there. Right across goal. Strong work.
Newcastle 2 – Sydney 1
6:42pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:42pm | Report comment
46min
Second half underway! Newcastle try a low percentage through ball that Necevski is all over. Long ball back down the other way sees Kennedy on the ball too. A string of long passes are exchanged before Del Piero flicks through to Lovrek, but he’s too slow.
Newcastle 2 – Sydney 1
6:40pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:40pm | Report comment
Del Piero’s goal was Sydney’s single shot on target all half.
6:40pm
jamesb said | 6:40pm | Report comment
i reckon the crowd will be 33,333.
And maybe a 3-3 scoreline.
Will see what happens
6:38pm
jamesb said | 6:38pm | Report comment
you gotta wonder. If Del Piero wasn’t there, what does Sydney Fc have to offer?
I know…….Terry McFlynn
6:45pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:45pm | Report comment
Sydney have nothing to offer without him. Emerton doesn’t have great touch anymore, he works hard. Thats about it.
6:36pm
Nathan of Perth said | 6:36pm | Report comment
Haha, I’d been about to criticise McFlynn for not staying on his feet to protect against the cross for the Heskey goal but the commentators beat me to it.
6:34pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:34pm | Report comment
Fox reporting that Postecoglou is going to give a player a start for Victory that hasn’t even played a game for the youth team yet. Interesting…
6:37pm
Nathan of Perth said | 6:37pm | Report comment
Brave, brave…
6:29pm
MV Dave said | 6:29pm | Report comment
Del Piero, Hesky and Goodwin a class above at this stage. Great free kick by the Marquee man…just what SFC needed as their defence and midfield is horrible. They will cop plenty going on that half.
Fabulous crowd…
6:40pm
Nathan of Perth said | 6:40pm | Report comment
Sydney slowly developing their game play, back third then front third to develop.
This is of course the problem with late late marquee acquisitions.
6:27pm
p.Tah said | 6:27pm | Report comment
The crowd has to be more than the 30k. It looks packed and it holds 45k
6:34pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:34pm | Report comment
I always think that about Tahs games too. I thought 40k against the Crusaders this year, but it was only 36. So probably 30k tonight.
6:26pm
Nathan of Perth said | 6:26pm | Report comment
Thrills, spills and chills from that half, living up to its billing!
6:26pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:26pm | Report comment
First half is highlighted by goals from the marquee players, Del Piero and Heskey. But the tale of the tape is definitely the shakiness from both backlines, in particular Sydney.
Between Sydney’s back four and holding midfield they fail to get good first touches over and over so can’t clear pressure even when given possession. That directly lead to the second goal and could have been a third on a few occasions.
6:25pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:25pm | Report comment
HALFTIME.
6:24pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:24pm | Report comment
46min
Sydney break fast! Del Piero runs it 35m and holds it on a string looking for a man. He looked for the through ball but it was picked out. Almost put a man on goal.
Oh straight away down at the Sydney goal Newcastle have it pinging around the box and almost get a 3rd. Wow. Fast moving game now.
Corner to Newcastle through Ryan Griffiths.
Newcastle 2 – Sydney 1
6:23pm
Nathan of Perth said | 6:23pm | Report comment
Was a good chain of possession from Newcastle-
WHOA, lucky break for Sydney, avoiding a goal there!
6:22pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:22pm | Report comment
43min
Del Piero hooks it round and Emerton rises but puts it waaay over the bar.
Newcastle 2 – Sydney 1
6:21pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:21pm | Report comment
Sydney earn a free kick in a fairly attacking spot again now. Not to shoot, but to put it on a head…
6:20pm
Nathan of Perth said | 6:20pm | Report comment
Goddammit was looking down at the phone!
Both marquees make their A-League bones!
Could be a goal feast today. Rather a difference to the ironclad defending. Up till now only 1 1/3rd goals per game. But 3 already today!!
6:19pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:19pm | Report comment
GOAL HESKEY!!!!
6:19pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:19pm | Report comment
Sydney just can’t get the ball out of their end. Repeatedly Jets jump on loose passes and this time get the ball in to Heskey who volleys it home on the turn as he monsters Andy Griffiths. Great stuff.
Newcastle 2 – Sydney 1
6:21pm
Nathan of Perth said | 6:21pm | Report comment
Good attacking or bad defending… Clean, skilful work from Heskey, good poaching.
6:24pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:24pm | Report comment
Bad defending for never clearing the ball over about 3mins there when they had possession but gave it back. Then bad defending to allow the open cross, and a good finish.
6:33pm
Nathan of Perth said | 6:33pm | Report comment
Yep, big problems getting the ball out of the back third. Just not interrupting Newcastle possession.
6:18pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:18pm | Report comment
40min
Heskey knocks it out of play. He hassles and almost earns it back after the throw but it bounces out off him again. Sydney with a throw right down next to their corner.
Jets win it again and get a throw in. Wheelhouse got on the end of it put it out for a goalkick.
Newcastle 1 – Sydney 1
6:15pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:15pm | Report comment
37min
Fabio won a ball deep in Sydney end and chipped it straight to a Jet. The cross comes in and Griffith heads it straight to Nevceski. Lucky it wasn’t another goal. Sydney look ok in the front half, but very, very shaky under pressure when trying to bring it out.
Newcastle 1 – Sydney 1
6:15pm
Nathan of Perth said | 6:15pm | Report comment
Sydney more active off the ball; no more outnumbering in the midfield as per last week.
6:16pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:16pm | Report comment
They are certainly moving a lot more. Hopefully there are a few who turn to receive it earlier though because the backs are struggling to move it out.
6:12pm
Nathan of Perth said | 6:12pm | Report comment
Bad Lino! Flag below waist, THEN change hands!
6:12pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:12pm | Report comment
33min
Goodwin on goal again! Misses as the defense closes in. But he’s proving tough to keep tabs on. He’s looking likely today.
Newcastle 1 – Sydney 1
6:11pm
Nathan of Perth said | 6:11pm | Report comment
How O how has Goodwin not scored in the A-League so far? Mystifying!
6:13pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:13pm | Report comment
He’ll probably tack one on today I think. It doesn’t look like the Sydney defense is done with letting people through yet.
6:17pm
Nathan of Perth said | 6:17pm | Report comment
He’s a kamikaze player but so threatening. Is it bad luck or bad finishing? Perhaps the first goal will open some flood gates?
6:10pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:10pm | Report comment
32min
Yellow card is given out to a Sydney player and then they win the ball straight back and get on attack. Emerton gives it away with the really early curling cross but can’t swerve it in. Kennedy fields it on the full.
Newcastle 1 – Sydney 1
6:08pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:08pm | Report comment
30min
Sydney looking more active, if not more accurate and get another shot through on goal, Kennedy bobbles, but it’s cleared up by the back men.
Newcastle 1 – Sydney 1
6:06pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:06pm | Report comment
28min
The ground sounded pretty explosive when he scored that goal. 30,000 pleased customers will probably return now.
Newcastle 1 – Sydney 1
6:05pm
Nathan of Perth said | 6:05pm | Report comment
Well, I’ve discharged my domestic chores, gotten my Kilkenny, my spot on the couch and looking forward to this and BRvMV!
6:07pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:07pm | Report comment
Good decision!
6:10pm
Nathan of Perth said | 6:10pm | Report comment
Wonderful way to spend a day
6:04pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:04pm | Report comment
GOAL DEL PIERO!!!!!!!!
6:05pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:05pm | Report comment
That looked far, far too easy. WOW. Clips it over the 5 man wall and the keeper wasn’t even able to get a hand on it.
Slater points to the keeper being off his line as a mistake, which it probably was according to how I was taught, but I doubt he saves that anyway. Beautiful dip.
6:07pm
Nathan of Perth said | 6:07pm | Report comment
Magic, magic, magic! What else can you say!?
6:04pm
Nathan of Perth said | 6:04pm | Report comment
Holy balls del Piero!!!
6:06pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:06pm | Report comment
That is class. He’s single handedly keeping Sydney in this. No one else but him looks like they know what to do with the ball. Especially Andy Griffiths and McFlynn – horrible passing.
6:09pm
Nathan of Perth said | 6:09pm | Report comment
Agreed – bar Emerton.
Petratos has been utterly dreary and uninspired and uninspiring.
6:11pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:11pm | Report comment
Emerton is industrious, you’re right.
6:03pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:03pm | Report comment
25min
The Jets are sloppy on the ball and again it pops to Del Piero. He’s brought down by Tiago who gets a yellow card. He touched the ball, but the challenge was very sloppy with legs wrapping everywhere. Shootable range now.
Newcastle 1 – Sydney 0
6:02pm
gurudoright said | 6:02pm | Report comment
what is the crowd like? 30,000+?
6:03pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:03pm | Report comment
It has to be. Lots of people there.
6:02pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:02pm | Report comment
23min
Ali Abbas puts in a great long ball that drops in front of Petratos, but he didn’t chase. Almost like he didn’t believe it was accurate enough…
6:00pm
Elisha Pearce said | 6:00pm | Report comment
22min
Del Piero then earns a free kick inside the Newcastle half. He’s getting the ball a bit deep there to be a threat, but the Jets were still all over him.
The free comes to not much and then the Jets earn their own.
Newcastle 1 – Sydney 0
5:59pm
Elisha Pearce said | 5:59pm | Report comment
20min
Newcastle get a free kick when Petratos falls on the ball with his arm and gets a yellow. Could have been a foul FOR him, not against. Not a great call.
Sydney counter straight after that 2 swift passes from Del Piero almost puts Petratos through into the attacking area. Good to see the talented Italian getting involved. He’s got some nice touch today, his team mates need to keep reading him.
Newcastle 1 – Sydney 0
5:57pm
Elisha Pearce said | 5:57pm | Report comment
19min
Jets are sloppy clearing and it falls to Del Piero. He drops a shoulder, runs a foot over the ball and finds space for the long shot. It blasts way over, but brings a nice roar from the home supporters.
Newcastle 1 – Sydney 0
5:56pm
Elisha Pearce said | 5:56pm | Report comment
18min
There is a midfield scrap or two and finally Sydney bring it away. Emerton was free down the right, puts in a flat ball early but Jets stop it going anywhere. Del Piero was in there but is a small target for that ball.
Newcastle 1 – Sydney 0
5:54pm
Elisha Pearce said | 5:54pm | Report comment
16min
Sydney leap forward again and Del Piero skips a ball through but it’s pulled back for an offside. Replays suggest he was on by about 1.5metres though.
Newcastle 1 – Sydney 0
5:52pm
Elisha Pearce said | 5:52pm | Report comment
14min
A free kick given to Newcastle out next to the right corner post.
Goodwin takes that and Heskey almost got it on target after hanging in the air a long time for a ball behind him. That was a good effort.
Sydney almost break at the other end through Mallia, but it’s cut off.
Newcastle 1 – Sydney 0
5:51pm
Elisha Pearce said | 5:51pm | Report comment
Goodwin hits the post!! Wow! Sydney gave the ball away again simply and Griffiths slid it to Goodwin. He smashed it past the keeper from just inside the box and it cannoned off the upright. Great shot.
5:49pm
Elisha Pearce said | 5:49pm | Report comment
GOAL NEWCASTLE!
5:50pm
Elisha Pearce said | 5:50pm | Report comment
12min
The corner was shot in well, McClenahan tried to clear it diving low to head it. The ball hit his team mate and Ryan Griffiths smashed it home.
Newcastle 1 – Sydney 0
5:49pm
Elisha Pearce said | 5:49pm | Report comment
Sydney spill the ball in midfield and Heskey puts in a ball to Virgili who didn’t take the shot. He hesitated and the ball was sent out for a corner. Good chance though.
5:47pm
Elisha Pearce said | 5:47pm | Report comment
9min
Apparently you’re able to jump on fox sports and see a live continuous feed of a camera trained on Del Piero. Wow. You’d have to be a nutcase to ignore the game and just watch him alone.
The Jets move forward but put in an ill-advised early cross and Sydney have a goal kick.
Sydney 0 – Newcastle 0
5:45pm
Elisha Pearce said | 5:45pm | Report comment
Sydney manage to pressure the Jets backline and spend a bit of time on the ball in the attacking third. They don’t look likely and Jets eventually clear. A bit timid from both sides here.
5:44pm
Elisha Pearce said | 5:44pm | Report comment
Jets put pressure on and Necevski has to clear to touch. Sydney struggling to keep the ball. Jets not keeping it for long either but playing it into better areas of the pitch.
5:42pm
Elisha Pearce said | 5:42pm | Report comment
5min
Sydney finally get on the ball. Fabio is the one trying to find space on a long switch but his man ran infield, so Newcastle get the throw easy.
A few clearances are traded and not much football is played for a minute…
Sydney 0 – Newcastle 0
5:41pm
Elisha Pearce said | 5:41pm | Report comment
Abbas fouls early and Newcastle go on to attack. They win a throw but lose it and Del Piero clears. Quick counter from Newcastle though.
They’ve started better already. The ball is camped in the Sydney end of the pitch at the moment…
5:39pm
Elisha Pearce said | 5:39pm | Report comment
1min
Newcastle start things!
They run forward and earn a couple of throws almost even with the 18y box.
Eventually Sydney win it back.
Sydney 0 – Newcastle 0
5:36pm
Elisha Pearce said | 5:36pm | Report comment
A moment’s silence to commemorate the Bali bombing victims 10 years ago. Now not long til kick off.
5:33pm
Elisha Pearce said | 5:33pm | Report comment
Teams are on the field now.
Massive banner down on the Cove fence to welcome Del Piero.
5:24pm
Elisha Pearce said | 5:24pm | Report comment
Both sides are playing a 4-3-3 according to the fox sports graphic but the sideline comments indicate that the Jets are likely to play a 3 man backline and wing backs instead.
It’ll be interesting to see the Sky Blue in 4-3-3 again, what I saw of last week didn’t flatter.
5:18pm
Elisha Pearce said | 5:18pm | Report comment
Hi everyone! Exciting match for Sydney FC here! There seems to be a lot of people at the ground. The sideline pregame guys are saying that it’s looking like a possible 30k crowd!
Del Piero is in Sydney and Heskey here to meet him, should be exciting!