The Newcastle Jets put an end to a 500+ minute run without scoring a goal, recording a 3-1 win over the Wellington Phoenix earlier this afternoon.
A converted penalty from Milos Trifunovic gave the Jets a lead inside the first 10 minutes, which was then doubled by Ryan Kitto before halftime.
Despite the sending-off of Ben Kantarovski for a second yellow card, David Carney secured the win for Newcastle just after the hour mark, with Matthew Ridenton’s goal proving little consolation for the visitors.
Newcastle fans were delighted with the result and a possible turning point for the team, while the Wellington faithful can see their 2015-16 falling to the wayside.
Here are the best reactions to come from Twitter after the result:
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🎶We're gunna win the league.
We're gunna win the league.🎶#NEWvWEL— Once were Zad's Lads (@ZadsLads) January 17, 2016
😍😍😍 Get around us! #NEWvWEL
— Benny O'Neill (@BennyONeill) January 17, 2016
YEAHHHHHH YOUUUUU JETTSSSSSSSSS..!!!! 🔵🔴🔵🔴🔵🔴⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻..!!! #NEWvWEL
— Scotty Lee (@ScottLee80) January 17, 2016
Congratulations @NewcastleJetsFC on breaking the goal drought and getting a strong victory. Season's not over yet. #NEWvWEL
— Nick Milligan (@NickMilligan_) January 17, 2016
Oh yes. The mighty @NewcastleJetsFC back in the swing of things. Much better performance. #NTUA #goJets #TogetherWeCanSoar #NEWvWEL
— Danny J. Palmer (@MrPalmerTeacher) January 17, 2016
They got a bit lucky in the end, but I don't think they'll care too much about it. Good win for Newcastle. Well done. 👏 #NEWvWEL
— William Caldwell (@Will_Caldwell10) January 17, 2016
Dance of pure joy!! Yay Jets team!!! WINNERS!! #NEWvWEL #Aleague #TogetherWeCanSoar #BeautifulGame
— Josie B (@TempGauge) January 17, 2016
What the Phoenix need is a game against themselves, since the Phoenix always play teams into form, it's the only answer #NEWvWEL
— Fruglo (@Fruglo2) January 17, 2016
Tfw you concede three goals to a team who hadn't scored in 565 minutes #NEWvWEL pic.twitter.com/5PSsiSJQJx
— The Football Sack (@TheFootballSack) January 17, 2016
NIX woes continue. 3-1 defeat at Newcastle v struggling Jets dents playoff hopes @ALeague Pressure mounts on Ernie Merrick. #NEWvWEL
— Newshub (@NewshubNZ) January 17, 2016
It is so, SO difficult being a phoenix fan sometimes. This is one of those times. Couldn't buy a bloody shot on goal. #NEWvWEL
— Jeremy (@J_Shepz) January 17, 2016
Put a line or cross whatever you want through Wellington Phoenix their season is over #aleague #newvwel
— @footy_1717 (@footy_1717) January 17, 2016
I love em, but sometimes it feels like the Nix role in my life is to leave me feeling disappointed #NEWvWEL
— Caspar Kneale (@xCasparKnealex) January 17, 2016
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