Newcastle Jets
1
Match Complete
Wellington Phoenix
1
| 90' |  | O. Sail | ||
| 89' | | M. Burgess | ||
| 65' | | R. Krishna | ||
| 58' |  | D. Williams | ||
| R. Vargas | | 33' | ||
| R. Vargas | | 22' | ||
| 19' | | A. Rufer | ||
| D. Georgievski | | 19' | ||
| J. Hoffman | | 17' |
| 16 | Shots | 13 | ||
| 5 | On Target | 4 | ||
| 16 | Fouls | 13 | ||
| 7 | Corners | 6 | ||
| 3 | Offsides | 4 | ||
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 | ||
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 4 |
The Newcastle Jets host the Wellington Phoenix in what looms as a season-defining match for both teams. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7:50pm (AEDT).
Finally, the Jets did some net bulging against the Wanderers last week and found the three points they so desperately needed. Tonight presents the opportunity for real momentum to be built when the Phoenix roll into town looking to rebound after a tough and comprehensive loss to the Glory last Saturday night.
Roy O’Donovan looks to be finding some match fitness and form, Dimi Petratos shook off the critics against the Wanderers and, for the first time this season, the Newcastle attack looked highly likely to score against a very disappointing Wanderers side.
With the added incentive of Jason Hoffman’s 200th appearance, the Jets will be ready to take on the Phoenix at their own game. The frequency of chances that the Jets create is only let down by innacurate finishing. Last weekend we saw signs that luck may have shifted a little in their direction and with the weapons to trouble the visitors, they could make life very tough for the men in yellow.
Mark Rudan will be looking for the instant bounce back after a humbling 3-0 loss to the Glory, albeit with some key personnel on the pine. Andrew Durante and Steven Taylor come straight back in for this game and that immediately makes the Phoenix a completely different proposition.
Filip Kurto is in rare form. Sarpreet Singh, Roy Krishna and David Williams have struck up a real friendship and with a healthy and deep squad, the Phoenix will bring a winning mindset to this match.
Prediction
This looks to be a potential ripper; sixth versus seventh on the ladder and just eight points separating the teams, with a potential 30 still on offer over the final ten weeks.
The Jets will narrow that gap to five tonight and tighten up the race for the final spot in the six. The home crowd and the ‘Hoffinator’ factor will be the difference in a low scoring and tight affair.
Newcastle Jets 1, Wellington Phoenix 0
Game information
Where: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
When: Thursday 7th February 2019, 7:50pm (AEDT)
TV: Fox Sports
Betting: Newcastle Jets $1.83, Draw $3.75, Wellington Phoenix $4.20
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Teams
Newcastle Jets
1. Glen Moss (gk), 3. Jason Hoffman, 4. Nigel Boogaard (c), 5. Ben Kantarovski, 6. Steven Ugarkovic, 7. Dimitri Petratos, 8. Jair, 9. Roy O’Donovan, 10. Ronald Vargas, 13. Ivan Vujica, 14. Kaine Sheppard, 16. Nick Cowburn, 17. Daniel Georgievski, 18. Johnny Koutroumbis, 20. Lewis Italiano (gk), 22. Lachlan Jackson, 23. Matthew Ridenton, 44. Nikolai Topor-Stanley
Wellington Phoenix squad
1. Filip Kurto (gk), 5. Ryan Lowry, 6. Dylan Fox, 7. Cillian Sheridan, 9. Nathan Burns, 11. David Williams, 12. Antony Golec, 13. Liberato Cacace, 14. Alex Rufer, 15. Michal Kopczynski, 16. Louis Fenton, 18. Sarpreet Singh, 19. Tom Doyle, 20. Oliver Sail (gk), 21. Roy Krishna, 22. Andrew Durante, 23. Max Burgess, 27. Steven Taylor
EJ
Roar Pro
i have no clue why u would keep letting a bloke who has a 50% penalty conversion rate keep taking them, he is not the most reliable from the spot
Stuart Thomas
Expert
The Wellington Phoenix have visited McDonald Jones Stadium and grappled with the Newcastle Jets; pinching a point in one of the most entertaining matches of the season. Each team's sheet could have been in excess of five, such were the chances they both created. In the end, the astonishing work of Oliver Sail and Glen Moss in their respective goals kept out a number of seemingly net bound shots and the teams were not to be split after 90 minutes. After Wellington had looked the better side early, Ronald Vargas stunned the visitors with a delightful strike in the 33rd minute to open the scoring. Vargas danced, spun and faked in the box before firing into the roof of the net. The teams went to the break knowing that the open nature of the match would demand intense concentration in the second in order to prevail and Wellington came out the stronger once things had settled. After a series of chances, David Williams found the net from a Louis Fenton cross and the scores were level and the entire contest was reset. Through the middle part of the second half the Jets came on strongly and Dimi Petratos, Roy O'Donovan and Ben Kantarovski all had chances to put the home side back in front. The Phoenix somehow survived and then began an attacking assault over the final ten minutes that led to an 83rd minute penalty in their favour. Roy Krishna was denied by the legs of Glenn Moss and the Jets held on to a point. No doubt, the Jets wanted more from this game, in their efforts to chase down the 6th and 5th placed teams. Sadly, tonight was not the night. However, they will fight another day and with the football they played tonight, have a real chance of putting some pressure on the teams above them on the ladder. Wellington will also rue their missed chances but take a point on the road and that is never a bad thing. Final Score Newcastle Jets…………….1 Wellington Phoenix……….1
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Match report to follow in five minutes. Newcastle Jets…………….1 Wellington Phoenix……….1
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Thanks for being on board for the game and be sure to stay with the Roar over the course of the weekend for the four remaining matches. Newcastle Jets…………….1 Wellington Phoenix……….1
Stuart Thomas
Expert
What a match that was! It ends level despite chances galore. Newcastle Jets…………….1 Wellington Phoenix……….1
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Expert
It's over......FULL-TIME Newcastle Jets…………….1 Wellington Phoenix……….1
Stuart Thomas
Expert
90+5 Jets throw and they win a corner. Last play of the game. Newcastle Jets…………….1 Wellington Phoenix……….1
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Expert
90+4 O'Donovan has a late chance at the other end and Sail saves again. Newcastle Jets…………….1 Wellington Phoenix……….1
Stuart Thomas
Expert
90+4 Rufer takes and the header at the back post is wide. Newcastle Jets…………….1 Wellington Phoenix……….1
Stuart Thomas
Expert
90+3 They tuen it over and Wellington break before conceding a corner. Newcastle Jets…………….1 Wellington Phoenix……….1
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Expert
90+3 Williams plays a long hopeful ball into the box and Moss cleans it up. Now the jets go into attack. Newcastle Jets…………….1 Wellington Phoenix……….1
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Expert
90+1 Four minutes of added time as the jets attack but the ball from Koutroumbis' ball is too long and the visitors have a goal kick. Newcastle Jets…………….1 Wellington Phoenix……….1
Stuart Thomas
Expert
90' Final minute of normal time as the Phoenix earn a goal kick after Hoffman makes space down the right. Newcastle Jets…………….1 Wellington Phoenix……….1
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Expert
90' Krishna struck that right up the middle. Moss' legs were in the way. Newcastle Jets…………….1 Wellington Phoenix……….1
Stuart Thomas
Expert
89' The Phoenix have a corner after the save. Now a free to the Jets. Newcastle Jets…………….1 Wellington Phoenix……….1
Stevo
Roar Rookie
Roy! Mossy!!!!!!
Stuart Thomas
Expert
88' SAVED!!!!!! Moss saves the penalty!!!!! Newcastle Jets…………….1 Wellington Phoenix……….1
Stuart Thomas
Expert
88' Krishna will take the kick. Newcastle Jets…………….1 Wellington Phoenix……….1