Newcastle Jets still retain a scant hope of finals football as a Kaine Sheppard winner in a 1-0 victory over Central Coast Mariners brings them to seven points off Adelaide United.
Tom Hiariej - 6
Withdrawn at halftime after the Mariners struggled and replaced with Joshua Nisbet.
Andrew Hoole - 7
Played his heart out in front of a hostile crowd but, and not for the first time this season, couldn’t offer enough quality in creativity.
Jordan Murray - 6
He’s not Matt Simon, but Mike Mulvey expected him to play a similar role. He can head the ball well, but he doesn’t haven’t that nous to influence a match without touching the ball.
Missed a few sitters late in the match, and while you can point to the determination of Jackson and Vujica, Murray's complacency cost his team three points.
Michael McGlinchey - 6
Fairly disappointing first half and while he had chances in the second, couldn't convert.
Subs
Joshua Nisbet - 7
A very fine showing from the youngster, didn't try to do anything too complicated but recycled possession excellently, showed some excellent decision making and restraint.
Connor Pain - 6
Unable to impose himself on the match in the manner we're becoming accustomed to.
Peter Kekeris - N/A
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