Newcastle Jets
1
Match Complete
Perth Glory
1
| 87' |  | A. Grant | ||
| 86' |  | D. Castro | ||
| 38' |  | A. Grant | ||
| M. Ridenton | | 38' | ||
| J. Hoffman | | 31' | ||
| 29' | | J. D. D. P. LA3pez |
| 13 | Shots | 12 | ||
| 3 | On Target | 4 | ||
| 6 | Fouls | 5 | ||
| 6 | Corners | 9 | ||
| 2 | Offsides | 2 | ||
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 | ||
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
Match result:
The Newcastle Jets will be frustrated after they let go of a one-goal lead against a 10-man Perth Glory as they shared the spoils at the McDonald Jones Stadium.
Ernie Merrick’s Jets are still chasing their first win of the season, though this was by far their best performance as they were tight defensively and looked threatening on the counter.
Newcastle took the lead in the first half after Steven Ugarkovic put an incisive ball through for Jason Hoffman, who was able to fire it into the back of the net.
The goal came against the run of play as Glory controlled the ball, but lacked that same creativity to find a chance early on.
Jets continued to show potential on the counter-attack, but they spurned several chances which they came to regret as Diego Castro equalised for Perth with five minutes to go after the ball ping-pong’d around the box.
The momentum was with Glory, but Alex Grant, already on a yellow from the first half after some pushing and shoving between the two teams, was given a harsh second yellow after throwing an arm out in an aerial duel.
Jets chased the winner after Glory were put down to 10 men but they failed to score and earn their first win of the season.
Final score
Newcastle Jets 1
Perth Glory 1
Match preview:
Newcastle Jets have it all to do against Perth Glory on Saturday afternoon as they look to claim their first victory for the A-League season at the McDonald Jones Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 5pm (AEDT).
The Jets have struggled so far in the league as they struggle to replace the injured Wes Hoolahan, with Jason Hoffman, usually a defender, being used as a striker and failing to make anything out of his chances.
Jets coach Ernie Merrick will have to figure out a way to make the most out of his limited forwards, although Costa Rican striker Abdiel Arroyo has shown glimpses of his quality.
Following a largely successful season, Glory have been slow to get out of the blocks this time around, with only one win from their first four matches.
This match against Jets provides Tony Popovic’s men the perfect opportunity to get into some form if they can despatch their opponents like they so often did last season.
Although the Perth attacking trio of Bruno Fornaroli, Diego Castro and Chris Ikonomidis are creating chances, it’s on the other end where Glory are unusually faulty, with individual mistakes and disorganisation giving opponents a way in – not something you would usually associate with a Tony Popovic side.
Following the upset loss to Central Coast Mariners last week, Popovic will be keen to get onto winning ways and will make sure his team don’t make the same mistakes.
Prediction
Newcastle have started the season in poor form, and without any real quality in their side, I can’t see them toppling Perth Glory.
Additionally, Glory will be out for blood after last week and they could come out firing against the Jets.
Expecting a 4-0 statement victory from Perth.
Where: McDonald Jones Stadium
When: 9 November 2019, 5pm AEDT
Betting odds: Newcastle Jets $3.10, Draw $3.40, Perth Glory $2.30
Shabab Hossain
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Thanks for joining me for The Roar's A-League coverage between Newcastle Jets and Perth Glory. Doesn't end here as Western United goes up against Western Sydney Wanderers next time. Until next time!
Stuart Thomas
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Thanks for that late goal Shabab. Good for the tipping!
Shabab Hossain
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Newcastle Jets will be frustrated as they let go of a one goal lead against a 10 man Perth Glory as they shared the spoils at the McDonald Jones Stadium. Ernie Merrick's Jets are still chasing their first win of the season, though this was by far their best performance as they were tight defensively and looked threatening on the counter. Newcastle took the lead in the first half after Steven Ugarkovic put an incisive ball through for Jason Hoffman, who was able to fire it into the back of the net. The goal came against the run of play as Glory controlled the ball, but lacked that same creativity to find a chance early on. Jets continued to show potential on the counter-attack, but they spurned several chances which they came to regret as Diego Castro equalised for Perth with five minutes to go after a the ball ping-pong'd around the box. The momentum was with Glory, but Alex Grant, already on a yellow from the first half after some pushing and shoving between the two teams, was given a harsh second yellow after throwing an arm out in an aerial duel. Jets chased the winner after Glory were put down to 10 men but they failed to score and earn their first win of the season.
Shabab Hossain
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FULL TIME Newcastle Jets - 1 Perth Glory - 1
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90 + 4' - Petratos delivers it and the ball is headed away to Bobby Burns who tries to volley it but can't get a good connection. You imagine that'll be it. Newcastle Jets - 1 Perth Glory - 1
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90 + 3' - Koutroumbis takes a shot from distance and it's deflected out for a Jets corner. Newcastle Jets - 1 Perth Glory - 1
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90 + 3' - Angus Thurgate gets Matt Millar through, who puts in a low cross from Hoffman but Reddy gets to it first. Newcastle Jets - 1 Perth Glory - 1
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90 + 1' - Ernie probably regretting taking off his only striker for a left-back now. Newcastle Jets - 1 Perth Glory - 1
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90' - 5 minutes of added time. Newcastle Jets - 1 Perth Glory - 1
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89' - All of a sudden the momentum has shifted back to Newcastle who will be chasing a winner now. Newcastle Jets - 1 Perth Glory - 1
87'
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88' - Petratos puts in the free kick which is put in the danger area and Hoffman wins the header. But goes hopelessly wide. Newcastle Jets - 1 Perth Glory - 1
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Perth Glory now down to 10 men. Newcastle Jets - 1 Perth Glory - 1
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87' - RED CARD ALEX GRANT It's all happening here now! Perth Glory's grant receives a second yellow card and is sent off after challenging for an aerial duel with his elbow clashing into Thurgate. Newcastle Jets - 1 Perth Glory - 1
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85' - PERTH GLORY GOAL -- Diego Castro Ivan Franjic receives an aerial through ball and he takes a shot which is saved by Moss. The ball is rebounded to Fornaroli who hits the cross bar. The rebound is won by Castro who takes a couple of touch and finds the gap in the Jets defence to thread it through on goal. Newcastle Jets - 1 Perth Glory - 1
86'
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84' - Newcastle Jets SUB Abdiel Arroyo (OFF) Bobby Burns (ON) Burns,a left-back by trade, comes on for Arroyo the Jets sole striker. Arnie just looking to hold the one goal advantage. Newcastle Jets - 1 Perth Glory - 0
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84' - Just not happening for Glory at the moment. Jets barely troubled in this second half. Newcastle Jets - 1 Perth Glory - 0
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82' - Jets sitting very deep with even Arroyo back to help out. Newcastle Jets - 1 Perth Glory - 0
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81' - Glory probing in Jets' final third as they search for an equaliser. Newcastle Jets - 1 Perth Glory - 0