U20s Newcastle Jets conceded their first draw of the season to Bankstown United in Round 18 of the Competition but because of a defeat by second placed Prospect United FC, were able to extend their lead to 12 points on the FNSW League Two Men’s competition! The match was one in which Newcastle dominated the first half and Bankstown the second.
In the first half Newcastle dominated play and it looked like another comfortable routine win was on the cards. Strong at the back, creative in midfield but poor in attack resulted in both teams going scoreless into the half time break.
In the second half Bankstown took control of the midfield and dictated play. Having used three substitutions at half time and another forced substitution through injury early in the second half, the options for a reaction by the Newcastle bench were limited!
The game finished with Bankstown peppering the Newcastle goal and the Jets keeper pulling off some great saves to keep the score at 0-0. Given that the first game in Newcastle ended 7-1 to the Jets, the old proverb of never underestimating your opponent couldn’t apply to this match any further.
Round 18: Bankstown United FC vs Newcastle Jets on Friday 2nd June 2023, at Padstow Park Sydney.
U20s drew 0-0
Youth Jets lost 2-1
Round 16 FNSW Youth League One:
Hills United FC vs Newcastle Jets on Saturday 3rd June at Landen Stadium, Sydney.
U18s Jets lost 3-1
U16s Jets won 5-1
U15s Jets won 2-0
U14s Jets lost 3-0
U13s Jets lost 3-1
source: Tom Tsamouras
George Tsamouras Football Journey 