Newcastle Jets, coming off an F3 derby win, welcomed Adelaide United to McDonald Jones Stadium, who themselves were desperate to get back to winning ways, as the Reds hadn’t won in their last three matches.
Steven Ugarkovic – 6
Fine effort on goal midway through the first half. Faded a little and subbed.
Ronald Vargas – 6.5
Comfortable in possession, always looking to create an opening. Should have equalised from Dimitri Petratos' cross, very poor header on goal only six yards out. Sloppy pass which only found an Adelaide player. Good tracking back early on in the second half.
Dimi Petratos – 8.5
Fantastic delivery to O’Donovan. Taking control in the midfield, working the ball very well, pulling the strings. Out of frustration, sent a wild shot towards the end of the first-half.
Fantastic strike, hit with power low and hard but garnered a good save from Izzo. Again, Izzo denied him a goal late on to cap of a brilliant performance. Quality crosses all game. Should be in the Asian Cup.
Jair – 6.5
Needed to do better early on. Needs more composure in front of goal. Kept himself busy. Subbed mid-second half.
Roy O’Donovan – 7.5
Nice glancing header just wide. Good energy early on. Found space running off the defender's shoulder. Thought he scored but was called off-side but a good header to equalise moments later.
Ran tirelessly all game and never gave up.
SUBS
Lewis Italiano – 6.5
Season debut. Called on regularly and produced a good save from Craig Goodwin but sent the wrong way from Goodwin's penalty.
Kaine Sheppard – 7
Great cross for Roy O'Donovan's goal.
Matt Ridenton – 6
Strong runs in the midfield but nothing of note.
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