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When Newcastle hosted Melbourne late in the 2006/07 season the Jets raced away with a comfortable win; and early in this match it looked like a repeat was about to happen. Adam Griffiths was in the scoresheet only a few minutes after the game, and when Stuart Musialik went for a long-range bomb and converted; the Jets were holding a 2-0 lead. But the reigning champions steadied in the second half, getting one back just after the hour with a header by Archie Thompson. The Jets created chances to put the game out of Melbourne's reach and were unable to convert, which they would pay dearly for when substitute Adrian Caceres slotted home the equaliser shortly before full-time. Newcastle Jets 2 (A Griffiths 4, S Musialik 21) Melbourne Victory 2 (A Thompson 65, A Caceres 83). Referee - M Breeze. Crowd - 11,179 at Energy Australia Stadium. An encouraging crowd of over 12,000 was on hand in Wellington when the Phoenix took on Adelaide United, and they were to witness an entertaining match. After a scoreless first half, Felipe put the Phoenix in front when the Brazilian positioned himself brilliantly for the header. But just minutes later, Diego equalised and when Djite found himself unmarked in the box to slot another goal through the Reds found themselves in front. But with just 3 minutes left on the clock, Shane Smeltz's header would tie up the scores, a fair result after an evenly-split second half. Wellington Phoenix 2 (Felipe 64, S Smeltz 87) Adelaide United 2 (Diego 69, B Djite 78) Referee - B Williams. Crowd - 12,127 at Westpac Stadium. After a disappointing start to the season, Sydney FC took the first step to turning their fortunes around with a 1-0 win on the road against Queensland Roar. The Roar had the better of the first half but were unable to score, and a similar pattern unfolded early in the second. But on 69 minutes, a cross from Corica found Patrick unmarked for the Brazilian to convert from point blank range and give Sydney FC a shock 1-0 lead. Stung into action, the Roar continued to press for an equaliser, but a succession of fine saves from Sydney keeper Clint Bolton would deny them. Queensland Roar 0 Sydney FC 1 (Patrick 69) Referee - M Shield. Crowd - 16,582 at Suncorp Stadium. |