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Sydney FC have maintained their excellent start to the season, recording a 2-0 win over the Newcastle Jets.
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Final score
Newcastle Jets 0
Sydney FC 2
The Newcastle Jets will host the Sydney FC at McDonald James Stadium for the fourth round of A-League. Join The Roar from 5:35 pm (AEDT) for live scores and coverage.
Both teams are still unbeaten after 3 rounds in the A-League with Sydney FC sitting at the first place with nine points in three games and the Jets in the 4th place with 5 points from one win and two draws.
Despite the great record for both teams, last week their record was in danger, especially for the Jets.
In the previous game against the Wanderers, Jets found themselves behind the score with 2-0 at halftime, however, they took advantage of two mistakes of from Wanderers goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne to equalize the game with two goals on 81’ and 88’ minute.
At the other hand, Sydney FC had an average game compared to their previous games of the season, however, managed to win with a goal by Milos Ninkovic in 91′ minute.
It could be argued that their players were probably tired from the FFA Cup game against Canberra Olympic. Of course, the game was easy but it was still 90 minutes played at an early stage of the season.
On team news, the Newcastle Jets signed the former youth international Ma Leilei as their fifth visa player on the roster. Ma Leilei previously played for Portuguese team Cova da Piedade which is competing for the second division in Portugal. According to Jets Head Coach Mark Jone, Ma would not play against Sydney FC because is too early for him.
Head-to-head
In A-League these sides have met 35 times, with Sydney FC winning 21 and the Jets just 6. Eight games finished with a draw. Also, Sydney FC won the last five games with three of them being at the McDonald James Stadium. Finally, the last win for the Jets came back in 2012 when they won by 2-1.
Prediction
This is probably the toughest game for Sydney FC for the season so far. But I think their elite offensive line will make the difference and win the game. Also, their excellent history against the Jets is a plus.
Newcastle Jets 1-3 Sydney FC
Will the Newcastle Jets be able to overcome their historical disadvantage and be the first team to stop the unbeaten record of Sydney FC ?
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