Newcastle’s 2015-16 misery continued in a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Sydney FC earlier this evening.
Needing to show the fans some positive intent, Sydney did not take long to exploit the cracks in the home side’s setup and went 1-0 up after 15 minutes, when Filip Holosko received a long pass from Milos Ninkovic and coolly finished from close range. Although the Sky Blues would have a number of chances to extend the lead, some nervousness in the dangerous areas kept Graham Arnold on his toes.
The narrow scoreline would prove to be enough for Sydney though, with the Jets once more unable to offer much threat of their own when moving forward. Vedran Janjetovic was not tested at all throughout the 90 minutes, as Scott Miller’s men go well over the 500 minute mark without recording a goal.
The points were sealed for the visitors in memorable fashion, with the returning Ali Abbas making it 2-0 for Arnold’s side in the 80th minute, to the visible delight of the traveling Cove.
Abbas received high praise following a needed win with the Sky Blues facing a tough couple of weeks ahead, while another loss without finding the net sends Newcastle faithful into a further pit of despair.
Here are the best reactions to come from Twitter after the result:
Cracking goal Ali Abbas! Couldn't ask for a better welcome back #SYDvNEW #TheCove #SydneyIsSkyBlue
— kim (@Kim_McVicar) January 9, 2016
.@abbas86_ali, you champion. It's like you were never gone at all. Welcome back and congrats on the goal. #SYDvNEW #SydneyIsSkyBlue
— Greg Benson (@Gregulator614) January 9, 2016
Seeing @abbas86_ali 's return … That was something special! Gave @SydneyFC that X Factor they were missing! Can't wait for more! #SYDvNEW
— Alen Delic (@AlenDelic) January 9, 2016
https://twitter.com/aaronkearneyaus/status/685736669295677440
MASSIVE standing ovation for @abbas86_ali #SYDvNEW pic.twitter.com/Wx3SuErQOO
— CarlitosM (@CarlitosM) January 9, 2016
Hot take: You can talk about stats all you want, but Jets aren't a very good football side #SYDvNEW
— Rob (@RobskiNew) January 9, 2016
#SYDvNEW being kicked in the balls is less painful than watching this @NewcastleJetsFC team. C'Mon
— Dodgy (@Aussieboyd) January 9, 2016
@NewcastleJetsFC Another GUTLESS performance from our players. Enjoy the spoon again, unless changes are made. DISGUSTING. #SYDvNEW
— ShayneRarma (@ShayneRarma) January 9, 2016
#SYDvNEW are we sure Trifunovic is a football player?
— Alec (@Farkov) January 9, 2016
Jets season hashtag has changed to:#Itsnowcomical #SYDvNEW
— Once were Zad's Lads (@ZadsLads) January 9, 2016
https://twitter.com/LidLikr/status/685733536553279488
When is FFA going to help @NewcastleJetsFC They have had 1 good season in 11. People will NOT continue to support a failing club #SYDvNEW
— Martin Jones (@MartinJones92) January 9, 2016
Hipsters hit Homebush. Guy in front rocking a St Pauli neck Tatt. #SYDvNEW pic.twitter.com/k5ia5XwH0y
— Stuart Randall (@SJR1978) January 9, 2016
Win's a win but sooner rather than later @SydneyFC is going to pay a price for bombing so many chances each week. #SYDvNEW #ALeague #finish!
— Terry Aylett (@Terry_Aylett) January 9, 2016
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