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Newcastle Jets defeat Adelaide United in thrilling Coopers Stadium clash
Adelaide, Australia – Newcastle Jets secured a 2-1 victory over Adelaide United at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide, in a match corresponding to round 19 of the 2024 A-League season. Despite Adelaide United enjoying a significant possession advantage (64%), the Jets proved more clinical in front of goal.
The first half was a closely contested affair with goals at both ends. Luke Rose put the Jets ahead in the 37th minute with an assist from K. Mizunuma. However, Adelaide United drew level before halftime with a goal from S. Mauk in the 45th minute.
The second half began with a yellow card for B. Vriends of Adelaide United in the 50th minute. Newcastle Jets then took the lead for good when C. Taylor scored in the 55th minute. Despite Adelaide United’s late pressure, including a high number of shots (24 in total, 8 on target), Newcastle Jets held on for an important win. The match also saw a yellow card to L. Bayliss for the Jets in the 80th minute. Adelaide United had 12 corner kicks, while Newcastle Jets managed 7. The referee was Shane Skinner from Australia.
Substitutions adelaide united: at minute 69 A. Ayoubi came in and A. Goodwin went out., at minute 69 B. Folami came in and Y. Dukuly went out., at minute 79 H. Crawford came in and D. Pierias went out., at minute 79 A. Tatu came in and Z. Clough went out.
Substitutions newcastle jets: at minute 78 B. Gibson came in and L. Rose went out., at minute 79 C. M’Mombwa came in and C. Timmins went out., at minute 90 M. Scarcella came in and E. Adams went out., at minute 90 W. Dobson came in and K. Mizunuma went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Adelaide United
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