The F3 Derby in the Hunter saw the soaring Jets defeat the Mariners 2-0 in A-League Round 15. It was a great spectacle, with end-to-end entertainment as both sides attacked relentlessly.
As the rain stormed in, it poured for the visitors as Wout Brama and Connor Pain suffered hamstring injuries, compounded by a red card to Josh Rose.
Dimitri Petratos connected after some lovely build-up play by Daniel Georgievski and Steven Ugarkovic, with new signing Patricio Rodriguez making the perfect debut - sealing the three points with aplomb.
Central Coast’s inability to finish let them down in the end.
NEWCASTLE JETS
Glen Moss (GK) - 8.5
Made some great saves on Appiah and Powell, one especially that was late in the match. Kept his side in it until the end.
Daniel Georgievski - 6
Poor delivery into the penalty area, couldn’t find the right final ball. Fantastic work on the edge of the box to spark the build-up for the goal.
Nigel Boogaard - 7
Great recovery and got goal-side to deny a potential goal from Hoole’s cross.
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