Sydney FC have beaten the Newcastle Jets at Allianz Stadium to claim top position on the ladder, on what was a wet and wild night in Sydney.
With Newcastle suffering the problematic loss of Roy O’Donovan prior to the game, things looked grim for the visitors considering the undoubted enthusiasm Sydney would show after their poor performance against the Mariners last week.
Sydney started well and in the fifth minute, Bobo was able to thread a pass through to Milos Ninkovic who slotted the opening goal of the game.
Some may have thought the floodgates would have opened, yet the Jets showed their spirit and toughness in matching the sky blues for the remainder of the half and going into the break just a goal behind.
The Sydney dominance in possession did eventually pay dividends, even though their second goal came from a poor error from goalkeeper Jack Newman, who had been a star to that point.
Bobo slotted home the dropped ball and the sky blues looked home. Newcastle showed great character and Dimi Petratos hammered home from distance after a helping hand from the slippery surface and the final twenty was destined to be thrilling with top spot on the line.
There was to be no more scoring, despite numerous chances and both teams will rue some moments. In the end, Sydney were probably the better team overall and the win sees them return to the top of the ladder after a disappointing performance last week.
Final score
Sydney FC 2
Newcastle Jets 1
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