Despite Wellington's countless chances, a clinical Jason Hoffman executed well to give the Jets a the lead before the break.
 
A valiant Phoenix continued to bang on the door in the second-half with chances, threats and balls into the area but struggled to really test goalkeeper Jack Duncan. Hoffman's goal sealed the points along with Duncan's save at the death.

Wellington Phoenix

Tando Velaphi (GK) - 6

Made some good saves, but couldn’t keep out Hoffman’s goal.

Dylan Fox - 7.5

Sliding effort to stop a threatening Champness, great block at the near post for the final shot of the first half. Headed effort at the end of the match that was remarkably saved by Duncan.

Goran Paracki - 5.5

Failed to keep out Hoffman in the lead-up to the goal. But was solid otherwise.

Liberato Cacace - 7

Looked eager to get into the action, couldn’t make too much of an impact and his final ball needed work in the first half. Came to life and created some decent chances in the second 45, including one for himself that hit the side-netting. The youngster looks promising. 

Scott Galloway - 7

Good defending for most part, excluding the goal. Was subbed off in the 67th minute with what looked like a slight injury.

Matthew Ridenton - 6.5

Made a few good plays, and looked energetic in the second half to try and get his side back into the game. 

Matija Ljuijc - 7

Quick feet to get around Newcastle defence, with his effort just wide. Danced along the touch-line with the ball to send a threatening pass in. His second half was much better than the first.

Tom Doyle - 7

Low, diagonal ball to get past a high Jets defence. Looked to get in behind but it was tough with the Jets' high defensive line. Good scrambling defending to clear out the danger.

Sarpeet Singh - 7.5 

Nice vision spotting gaps, and sent a great ball across the face of goal for Burns who was only inches away as he came sliding in. Good ball movement to place balls inside the area. Had a few chances of his own. 

Roy Krishna - 7

Looked to open up play, great ball in for Burns and made dangerous, surging runs. Really put the effort in for his side.

Pin-point cross for a golden chance for Burns. One-on-one opportunity missed which ulitmately summed up Wellington's match. 

Nathan Burns - 6

Looked quite lively with a few chances in the first half and crosses in. His best half of the season but just missing a goal.

Couldn’t capitalise from close-range, and didn't do a whole lot in the second.

Subs

Michael McGlinchey - N/A

Didn't do enough to warrant a fair rating.

Andrija Kaluderovic - N/A

Didnt't do enough to warrant a fair rating.

 

Newcastle Jets

Jack Duncan - 9

Did well to keep out Burns, and was very aware especially with Krishna lingering. A save at the death saved the Jets all three points.

Jason Hoffman - 8

Fifth goal of the season, great skill to find some space and take the lead, making the most of the deflection to put away the second chance.

Lachlan Jackson - 5.5

Couldn’t keep up with the pace of Krishna and Burns for most part

Nikolai Topor-Stanley - 6

Let in Burns for what came close to an equaliser. Phoenix were able to open up the defence, only failing to execute on goal. Improved in the second.

Daniel Georgievski - 7

Great passing and delivery throughout the match.

 

Dimitri Petratos - 7.5

Looked dangerous throughout the first half. Sharp effort from free-kick. Did well in the new position to cover for Nabbout.

Steven Ugarkovic - 8

Great ball in for Champness, who got close in the area. Was solid all over the park.

Ben Kantarovski - 6.5

Tough challenge that saw him booked for a yellow. Made crucial interceptions and put in a good shift in the second.

Riley McGree - 6

Put in a solid shift but did have more of a quiet one than usual

Joseph Champness - 6.5

Flew high to get a head on the ball with a chance, great effort but didn’t make too much of an impact.

Pato Rodriguez - 7

Made some darting runs forward and contributed well

Subs

Ronald Vargas - 7.5

Was welcomed back to the A-League after being sidelined with a horrific injury. Great run and ball into Thurgate for a chance.

Angus Thurgate - 7

Couldn't execute on goal as his shot hit the post, but a good effort. 

Nick Cowburn - 6.5

Broke play up and thwarted a dangerous Singh.