Newcastle United Jets FC 2, Sydney 1

SYDNEY (Interstat) — In an opening-round upset that defied pregame projections, the Newcastle Jets defeated Sydney FC 2-1 in an A-League match Saturday at Allianz Stadium. The visitors, led by impactful performances from their substitutes, secured a dramatic stoppage-time victory after Sydney had clawed back to level the score late in the second half. The result immediately inverts the early season narrative for both clubs, handing Newcastle a perfect start and leaving the home side searching for answers. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Sydney 2, Newcastle Jets 1, with its ELO system giving Sydney a 65.5… Read more...