Western Sydneyanderers 1, Newcastle United Jets FC 2

NEWCASTLE, Australia (Interstat) — The Newcastle Jets opened their A-League season with a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Western Sydney W on Saturday at McDonald Jones Stadium, overcoming an early deficit with a second-half winner from defender Mark Natta. Playing before a home crowd, the Jets conceded first but rallied to secure three points, defying a pregame projection that had forecast a draw. The win immediately placed Newcastle atop the early table with a perfect record, while Western Sydney W began its campaign with a defeat. The visitors struck first against the run of play in the 20th minute. Substitute Bozhidar… Read more...