3 – 2
“Mitchell Duke opens the scoring to give Macarthur the perfect start”
Pivotal“Xavier Bertoncello responds immediately with quick equalizer for Newcastle”
Pivotal“Bertoncello's second goal brings Newcastle level again just before halftime”
Pivotal“Mitchell Duke completes his brace with what proves to be the match-winning goal”
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Macarthur
Newcastle Jets
Outstanding performance
Macarthur•AttackerMacarthur secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Newcastle Jets in an end-to-end encounter that showcased clinical finishing over possession dominance. Despite being outpossessed 53-47% and facing more tackles from the Jets, Macarthur proved ruthlessly efficient with 8 shots on target from 17 attempts compared to Newcastle's wasteful 3 from 15. Mitchell Duke emerged as the match-winner with a perfectly timed brace, including a crucial 68th-minute strike that proved decisive after Xavier Bertoncello's double had kept Newcastle in the contest. The victory moves Macarthur up the table as they continue their push for finals football, while Newcastle's profligacy in front of goal - missing crucial big chances despite creating 44 dangerous attacks - leaves them frustrated after dominating large periods without reward.
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