NEWCASTLE, Australia (Interstat) — Newcastle Jets swept past Central Coast Mariners 4-0 in the A-League season opener Saturday at McDonald Jones Stadium. Midfielders Eli Adams, Clayton Taylor, Will Dobson and Kōta Mizunuma each scored for the home side. Dobson opened the scoring in the 21st minute, Taylor doubled the lead in the 25th, Adams made it 3-0 in the 44th minute and Mizunuma sealed the victory in the 86th. Lachlan Bayliss and substitute Oliver Lavale each provided an assist. Central Coast Mariners were shut out, managing few scoring chances. The visitors received yellow cards to Bayliss in the 77th minute and Lavale in the 78th. The Jets improved to 1-0 in all competitions, while the Mariners fell to 0-1. Newcastle’s midfielders accounted for all four goals, with Bayliss and Lavale recording assists.