Newcastle Jets 0-2 Melbourne Victory
by Isabelle Campbell (11/1/25)
Above: Emily Gielnik fires in a shot for Melbourne Victory at Newcastle Jets today. Photo: Melbourne Victory.
Melbourne Victory bounced back from their midweek loss at Brisbane Roar to claim the points at Newcastle Jets today.
Both sides were playing their second game in four days with the Jets looking to build on their last-gasp leveller at home to Adelaide United on Wednesday – an outcome that still left them searching for their first win in five games.
The visitors asserted their dominance early in the first half and wasted no time testing Jets goalkeeper Tiahna Robertson, as Sara D’Appolonia unleashed a powerful strike from outside the box. Robertson managed to get her hands on it, keeping the scoreline goalless. Moments later, Rachel Lowe followed up with another attempt, but Robertson once again stood firm.
The breakthrough came through Emily Gielnik, who scored her first goal since Round Three and her seventh of the season. D’Appolonia provided a perfectly weighted ball, setting the Matilda up for a composed finish to give Victory the lead.
Newcastle Jets looked for a way back into the game, with Lauren Allan finding space inside the Victory area, however, her shot went straight into the hands of Courtney Newbon.
Before the break, D’Appolonia continued her strong performance by delivering her second assist. This time, she found Lowe in position to tap in her first goal of the season, doubling Victory’s lead and giving them control heading into halftime.
Victory continued to dominate possession in the second half, but the home defence remained resolute.
Newcastle’s Lauren Allan had an opportunity to break through with a header, but her attempt failed to find the target. A few minutes later, the Jets had another chance, this time from Josie Allan, who took a shot at goal but sent the ball soaring over the crossbar.
The Jets seemed to gain some momentum, with Claudia Cicco taking another shot though despite her best effort, the ball remained off target. Victory’s defence was well organised and standing up strong to whatever Newcastle were throwing at them.
As the game progressed, both sides continued to battle hard, but neither was able to alter the scoreline.
The Jets will now look ahead to their upcoming trip to Wellington Phoenix, where they will be hoping to pick up some crucial points. Meanwhile, Melbourne Victory will return home to face Perth Glory, looking to continue with this momentum and extend their winning streak.
Teams: NEWCASTLE JETS (4-2-3-1): Wilson, Cicco, Davis, Dundas, Copus-Brown, Jackson, Allan, Hoban, Baumann, Walandouw, Robertson. Substitutes: Hammond, Gooch, Allan, Adams, Boertje.
MELBOURNE VICTORY (4-3-3): Newbon, Bunge, Murphy, Chidiac, Flannery, D’Appolonia, Gielnik, Morrison, Lowe, Pickett, Jancevski. Substitutes: Sakalis, O’Grady, Briedis, Curtis, Candy.
Goals: Gielnik 18’, Lowe 43’.
Referee: Mikayla Ryan.
Attendance: 1,753.
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