Ben Kantarovski – 5.5

Grew into the game after a poor start but didn’t provide much creativity – something his side were sorely lacking. The team improved after he was substituted.

Steven Ugarkovic – 6

Severely off his game in the first half, but as the Jets slowly kicked into gear in the second, so did he.

Dimi Petratos – 5.5

The birthday boy was virtually anonymous for large parts of the game. However, he came up with a terrific near post delivery from a free kick to set up Nick Cowburn’s goal.  

Ronald Vargas – 6

The Jets’ best opportunity of the first half fell to the Venezuelan, but he scuffed his effort straight at Redmayne. Many of his ideas didn’t come off, but he showed a willingness to show for the ball time and again and at least try to create something.

Jair - 4

Poor delivery from wide. Caught offside unnecessarily on a few occasions. Substituted midway through the second half after offering very little.

Jason Hoffman – 5.5

Toiled upfront to little effect. Struggled to influence the game. Had a decent opportunity in the 75th minute but skied his shot under pressure from Grant.

SUBS:

Kaine Sheppard – 7

Provided some of the movement and physicality upfront that Newcastle have been lacking in the absence of Roy O’Donovan.

Nick Cowburn – 8

Proved to be the unlikely hero as he scored his first A-League goal with a thumping header from a set piece.

Angus Thurgate – N/A

Unceremoniously thrown to the turf by Alex Wilkinson. Didn’t have enough time to be given a rating.