Dimitri Petratos converted a late penalty after Ryan Strain handled the ball from a deflection.

Newcastle opened the scoring early in the second through Andrew Nabbout, however the Reds hit back through George Blackwood who scored his second goal in as many games.

NEWCASTLE JETS

Glen Moss - 7

There wasn't much he could do to prevent United's equaliser, and was pretty solid whenever he was called upon.

John Koutroumbis - 6

Was beaten by Kitto a few too many times. Was replaced by Lachlan Jackson after 65 minutes.

Nigel Boogaard - 6

Made a crucial block to avoid Kitto in first half injury time, but lost Blackwood for the equaliser.

Nikolai Topor-Stanley - 7

Solid as a rock, won duels, and made vital clearances and interceptions.

Ivan Vujica - 7

Delivered some troubling crosses going forward. Defended well when he had to.

 

Ben Kantarovski - 5

Had a pretty quiet afternoon, he was better in the second half after misplacing a few passes in the first.

Wayne Brown - 6

Started in the centre of midfield. Did his job well without doing any special. Was replaced after 74 minutes.

Dimitri Petratos - 8

Successfully converted from the spot for the winner. Was more dangerous in the second half than he was in the first.

Joseph Champness - 7

Was a bit quiet in the first half but came alive in the second, running with intent at the Adelaide defence. Just lacked that final touch.

Steven Ugarkovic - 6

Looked a bit out of place on the wing. Didn't offer anything going forward but naturally defended well and finished the match in the centre of midfield.

Andrew Nabbout - 8

Led the line for the Jets, came within an inch of opening in the scoring in the first half and scored the opener with a well taken finish.

SUBS

Lachlan Jackson - N/A

Replaced Koutroumbis in the middle of the second.

Jason Hoffman - N/A

Replaced Brown with a little over a quarter of the game to go.

Kosta Petratos - N/A

Replaced Champness with less than 10 minutes on the clock.

 

ADELAIDE UNITED

Paul Izzo - 7

Wasn't forced into any first half saves and was beaten from the spot by Petratos.

Michael Marrone - 8

Defended well and got forward when he could, assisting Blackwood's equaliser and forcing Moss into a save.

Jordan Elsey - 6

Made a few wayward passes, but wasn't troubled much.

Ersan Gulum - 7

Wasn't really troubled in the first half, but it was his blocked that led to the penalty being awarded.

Ryan Strain - 7

Was unfortunate to concede the penalty of a deflection. Found plenty of space going forward, didn't have much defending to do.

 

Isaias - 7

Ran the show for the Reds, had more touches than any other player. The Spaniard was well organised and smart on the ball.

Vince Lia - 6

Dispossessed most of Newcastle's attacking raids in the first half but inadvertenly assisted their opener.

Nathan Konstandopoulos - 5

Largely ineffectual, misplaying too many passes and not creating enough. Received a booking for time wasting in the second.

Nikola Mileusnic - 7

His speed caused a couple of issues and played a role in getting his side back on level terms.

Ryan Kitto - 7

His speed caused issues for Koutroumbis and the Newcastle defence, winning a couple of fouls and delivering some dangerous crosses.

George Blackwood - 7

Once again found the back of the net for the Reds. Wasn't given much service but made it count when he was.

SUBS

Mark Ochieng - N/A

Came on late as Adelaide chased a winner.

Apostolos Stamatelopoulos - N/A

Replaced goal scorer Blackwood and almost got in a position to score his own goal as soon as he came on.

Taylor Regan - N/A

Was introduced after the side had conceded their second.