Newcastle Jets

Jack Duncan – 6.5

Saved well early from Arzani and exceptionally from Jakobsen’s header. Remained diligent in his shot stopping throughout the match but cleared poorly at times which allowed Melbourne to reshape.

Ivan Vujica – 7

Had to contend with the tricky Arzani but defended astutely and was determined in attack. Would have been happy to see the VAR work in his favour.

Nigel Boogard – 6.5

Dealt effectively with many of the shots and crosses that came in to the box.

Nikolai Topor-Stanley – 6

Despite a brilliant looping header to open the scoring he struggled to deal with the fluid movement of the Melbourne attack.

Daniel Georgievski – 4

Frustration caused him to give away a penalty in reckless fashion, additionally he pulled down Arzani to earn a yellow minutes later. Beyond that Georgievski wasted opportunities, demonstrated significantly in overplaying a ball to Nabbout in the City box.