Newcastle Jets held on for a 1-0 win over Wellington Phoenix in Auckland on Saturday.
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.
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