Post by radinho on Sept 16, 2007 13:34:55 GMT 10
Newcastle Jets has defeated Adelaide United 1-0 at EnergyAustralia Stadium in Mario Jardel's debut match for the home side.
The Brazilian ace played the final 20 minutes and showed glimpses of his ability to excite the 13,627 fans but it was Olyroos forward Mark Bridge that won the game for the Jets.
His 81st minute goal was the difference as both sides struggled to create many goalscoring chances.
Joel Griffiths found Bridge inside the box after a sweeping cross field move and he calmly cut in from the left before firing his shot past Reds keeper Robert Blajic at the near post.
The only other highlight was the A-League debut of Newcastle's marquee signing Jardel.
Playing without their injured striker Nathan Burns, Adelaide side took the game to the Jets in the opening 20 minutes, pressing hard and moving the ball swiftly through midfield.
Despite their territorial advantage and dominance of possession though, the Reds were indecisive and wasteful in front of goal failing to push Jets keeper Ante Covic at any stage.
The Brazilian ace played the final 20 minutes and showed glimpses of his ability to excite the 13,627 fans but it was Olyroos forward Mark Bridge that won the game for the Jets.
His 81st minute goal was the difference as both sides struggled to create many goalscoring chances.
Joel Griffiths found Bridge inside the box after a sweeping cross field move and he calmly cut in from the left before firing his shot past Reds keeper Robert Blajic at the near post.
The only other highlight was the A-League debut of Newcastle's marquee signing Jardel.
Playing without their injured striker Nathan Burns, Adelaide side took the game to the Jets in the opening 20 minutes, pressing hard and moving the ball swiftly through midfield.
Despite their territorial advantage and dominance of possession though, the Reds were indecisive and wasteful in front of goal failing to push Jets keeper Ante Covic at any stage.
