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Wellington Phoenix Rout Newcastle Jets at McDonald Jones Stadium
Newcastle, Australia – Wellington Phoenix secured a commanding 3-1 victory over Newcastle Jets at the McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle on April 6th, 2025, in round 25 of the A-League regular season. Despite Newcastle’s superior possession (67%), Phoenix demonstrated greater clinical finishing.
Two quick goals in the first half from Kosta Barbarouses (34′) and Kosta Nagasawa (41′) gave the visitors a significant lead. An own goal by J. Oluwayemi (65′) further extended Wellington Phoenix’s advantage, virtually sealing the victory. Newcastle managed a late consolation goal, but it proved insufficient to mount a comeback.
The match was characterized by Phoenix’s attacking prowess, generating more goal-scoring opportunities (15 shots, 8 on target) than their opponents (24 shots, 7 on target) despite having less possession (33%). Both teams received yellow cards, with Wellington Phoenix receiving three and Newcastle Jets one. The referee was Alireza Faghani. The win solidifies Wellington Phoenix’s position in the league table.
Substitutions newcastle jets: at minute 46 C. M’Mombwa came in and L. Bayliss went out., at minute 46 C. Taylor came in and P. Cancar went out., at minute 90 Wellissol came in and K. Mizunuma went out.
Substitutions wellington phoenix: at minute 62 L. Brooke-Smith came in and K. Nagasawa went out., at minute 62 L. Kelly-Heald came in and H. Ishige went out., at minute 73 P. Retre came in and M. Sheridan went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Newcastle Jets
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