Newcastle Jets FC 2-6 Western United
Updated
Western United won: Newcastle Jets FC 2-6 Western United in the A-League (Round 23) on Sun, 16 Mar 2025 at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle. Newcastle Jets FC goals: Charles M'Mombwa 65', Angus Thurgate 72' (og). Western United goals: Noah Botic 6', Mark Natta 8' (og), Rhys Bozinovski 29', Riku Danzaki 35', Rhys Bozinovski 53', Michael Ruhs 85'. Expected goals: 1.89-4.40. Possession: 65-35. Player of the match: Rhys Bozinovski (9).
Match report
Western United rout Newcastle Jets FC 6-2
Western United ran riot against Newcastle Jets FC 6-2 away from home at McDonald Jones Stadium on Sunday 16 March in the A-League.
Noah Botic put Western United ahead on 6' (0-1), an own goal by Mark Natta made it 0-2 on 8', Rhys Bozinovski made it 0-3 on 29', Riku Danzaki made it 0-4 on 35', Rhys Bozinovski made it 0-5 on 53', Charles M'Mombwa pulled one back for Newcastle Jets FC on 65' (1-5), an own goal by Angus Thurgate pulled one back for Newcastle Jets FC on 72' (2-5) and Michael Ruhs made it 2-6 on 85'.
Newcastle Jets FC had 65% of the ball, shots were 24-15 (7-11 on target) and expected goals finished 1.89-4.40. Western United were the better side on chances, too.
Rhys Bozinovski (Western United FC) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 5,816. Referee: Daniel Elder.
Match stats
| Newcastle Jets FC | Western United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 65 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.89 | 4.40 |
| Total shots | 24 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 11 |
| Touches in opposition box | 35 | 35 |
| Big chances | 3 | 8 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 5 |
| Accurate passes | 530 (87%) | 246 (78%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 10 | 4 |
| Total shots | 24 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 11 |
| Blocked shots | 10 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 2 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 12 |
Lineups
Newcastle Jets FC (3-4-3): Noah James, Phillip Cancar, Kostandinos Grozos, Mark Natta, Thomas Aquilina, Callum Timmins, Lachlan Bayliss, Daniel Wilmering, Eli Adams, Lachlan Rose, Clayton Taylor
Western United (4-4-2): Matthew Sutton, Tomoki Imai, James Donachie, Dylan Leonard, Charbel Shamoon, Matthew Grimaldi, Rhys Bozinovski, Angus Thurgate, Riku Danzaki, Noah Botic, Hiroshi Ibusuki
Key events
- 6' · Goal · Noah Botic (Western United)
- 8' · Goal · Mark Natta (Western United)
- 29' · Goal · Rhys Bozinovski (Western United)
- 35' · Goal · Riku Danzaki (Western United)
- 37' · Substitution · Charles M'Mombwa for Clayton Taylor (Newcastle Jets FC)
- 46' · Substitution · Dane Ingham for Phillip Cancar (Newcastle Jets FC)
- 46' · Substitution · Aleksandar Susnjar for Mark Natta (Newcastle Jets FC)
- 53' · Goal · Rhys Bozinovski (Western United)
- 56' · Yellow card · Dylan Leonard (Western United)
- 58' · Substitution · Will Dobson for Eli Adams (Newcastle Jets FC)
- 65' · Goal · Charles M'Mombwa (Newcastle Jets FC)
- 66' · Substitution · Michael Ruhs for Hiroshi Ibusuki (Western United)
- 66' · Substitution · Ramy Najjarine for Matthew Grimaldi (Western United)
- 71' · Substitution · Matthew Scarcella for Lachlan Bayliss (Newcastle Jets FC)
- 72' · Goal · Angus Thurgate (Newcastle Jets FC)
- 73' · Substitution · Jordan Lauton for James Donachie (Western United)
- 73' · Substitution · Tate Russell for Rhys Bozinovski (Western United)
- 79' · Substitution · Jake Najdovski for Noah Botic (Western United)
- 85' · Goal · Michael Ruhs (Western United)
All-time head-to-head
Newcastle Jets FC vs Western United: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Newcastle Jets FC vs Western United?
Western United won, 2-6 (A-League) on Sun, 16 Mar 2025.
When and where is Newcastle Jets FC vs Western United?
Sun, 16 Mar 2025, 06:00 UTC at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle, A-League.