Newcastle United Jets FC 2, Melbourne Victory 2

MELBOURNE, Australia (Interstat) — In a frenetic and physical A-League season opener that defied pregame projections, Melbourne Victory and the Newcastle Jets played to a 2-2 draw Friday night at AAMI Park. The match, which saw three goals in a stunning five-minute span and a flurry of yellow cards, delivered a share of the points after a dramatic late equalizer from a substitute. The result left both clubs with identical records to start their campaigns: 0 wins, 0 losses and 1 draw across all competitions. The game’s narrative was largely written by two players: Newcastle’s starting forward Charles Nduka and… Read more...