Western Sydney Wanderers thrashed Newcastle Jets in a thrilling match
Sydney, November 8, 2024 – Western Sydney Wanderers dominated Newcastle Jets in a thrilling match at CommBank Stadium, securing a resounding 5-1 victory. The match, part of the A-League’s regular season round four, was marked by the Wanderers’ effectiveness, as they managed to score five goals despite not having a large number of clear chances.
The Wanderers took the lead in the 22nd minute with a goal from Nikola Milanovic, who took advantage of an assist from None. Milanovic scored again in the 33rd minute, this time with an assist from G. Cleur, to make it 2-0.
Brandon Borrello received a yellow card in the 39th minute, but the team didn’t lose heart and continued to seek the rival goal. In the 55th minute, Z. Sapsford scored the third goal for the Wanderers, assisted by G. Cleur.
Newcastle Jets tried to react in the second half, but the Wanderers’ defense remained firm. K. Grozos pulled one back for the Jets in the 67th minute with a penalty, but Milanovic scored again in the 75th minute, also from the penalty spot.
Finally, the Wanderers sealed the victory with a fifth goal in the 84th minute, although the scorer is not specified in the available statistics.
Statistics:
Western Sydney Wanderers: 53% possession, 19 shots (6 on target, 10 off target), 5 corners, 11 fouls, 1 yellow cards, 0 red cards.
Newcastle Jets: 47% possession, 11 shots (2 on target, 7 off target), 2 corners, 11 fouls, 1 yellow cards, 0 red cards.
The match was officiated by Jack Morgan (Australia).
Substitutions newcastle jets: at minute 46 C. Taylor came in and D. Wilmering went out., at minute 46 J. Vidic came in and Wellissol went out., at minute 46 C. Timmins came in and B. Gibson went out., at minute 78 M. Scarcella came in and L. Bayliss went out., at minute 78 P. Cancar came in and M. Natta went out.
Substitutions western sydney wanderers: at minute 62 J. Clisby came in and A. Pantazopoulos went out., at minute 62 O. Priestman came in and J. Brillante went out., at minute 76 M. Antonsson came in and Z. Sapsford went out., at minute 76 A. Hammond came in and N. Milanovic went out., at minute 84 J. Mata came in and D. Scicluna went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Western Sydney Wanderers
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