Matthew Ridenton - 5

Ridenton at times dropped in between Boogard and Topor-Stanley to provide extra cover but in terms of beginning attacks for Newcastle he struggled. 

Angus Thurgate - 5

We know Thurgate's ability can be truly seen in the final third. Because Sydney held so much possession he spent most of time tucking into midfield to provide more cover. 

Jason Hoffman - 5

Hoffman could have put Newcastle in front on two occasions. He couldn't get his bearings when Koutroumbis's delightful cross came into the back post and came off second best in a one-on-one with Andrew Redmayne. 

Dimitri Petratos - 6

The Socceroo was at his best from the dead ball assisting the Jets equaliser with a pinpoint cross onto the head of Millar. 

Abdiel Arroyo - 6

Arroyo expressed his qualities in build up with good showings when he had time to hold off defenders and turn into space. Unfortunately for Newcastle fans, there wasn't a spectacular goal to celebrate this time. 

SUBSTITUTES 

Ben Kantarovski - 6

Kantarovski was brought on at half-time to provide some more steel in Newcastle's midfield. A flurry of chances for Sydney FC in the second half indicated his substitution may not have had the desired impact. 

Nick Fitzgerald - 6

He came close to netting a consolation goal as his header flashed over the bar in the dying embers of the game.