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Melbourne Victory Edges Out Newcastle Jets in Thrilling Encounter
Melbourne, Australia – Melbourne Victory secured a hard-fought victory over Newcastle Jets in an exciting match at AAMI Park this Saturday, May 4th. The game, part of round 29 of the A-League, concluded with a 1-2 scoreline.
The opening goal arrived early in the second half, at the 47th minute, courtesy of Karim Bos, who capitalized on an assist from Z. Machach to beat the opposing goalkeeper. Newcastle Jets fought back with a goal from C. Taylor in the 83rd minute, tying the score at 1-1. However, Melbourne Victory held on to secure the win.
Melbourne Victory dominated possession (59%) and registered 21 shots on goal (5 on target). Newcastle Jets managed 14 shots (3 on target) but couldn’t match their opponent’s efficiency. Both teams received one yellow card each. The referee for the match was Shaun Evans.
Substitutions newcastle jets: at minute 46 L. Bayliss came in and C. M’Mombwa went out., at minute 66 D. Ingham came in and E. Adams went out., at minute 70 B. Gibson came in and L. Rose went out., at minute 89 Wellissol came in and K. Mizunuma went out.
Substitutions melbourne victory: at minute 69 A. Badolato came in and D. Arzani went out., at minute 69 Clarismario came in and J. Valadon went out., at minute 75 B. Fornaroli came in and N. Vergos went out., at minute 88 J. Rawlins came in and Z. Machach went out., at minute 88 B. Hamill came in and L. Jackson went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Melbourne Victory
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