It was a high-intensity match that could have seen either team take the spoils, but the Jets and Macarthur FC each had to settle for a point after playing out a 2-all draw at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday night.
The Jets were forced to do it the hard way, coming from a goal down twice, with Beka and Babalj each getting on the score sheet. Our Jets had a chance to win it late with a strike from Babalj – but was ruled to be offside – and had to settle for a draw.
Re-live the action packed evening down below.
90′ Jets have a goal denied, with Babalj being ruled off side
88′ Jets almost find the winner after some nice play down the right flank, but the shot from Penha is saved by the Bulls keeper.
82′ End to end stuff now as both sides look for a winner, Jets just hang on from a Bulls attacking raid, but are awarded a corner.
80′ GOOOOAAAALLLLLLL 2 NEW – 2 MFC Babalj enters the game and scores immediately!
77′ Penha tries it from outside the box, sensational strike that forces a save from the Bulls keeper – the ensuing corner is seen away for a throw in.
75′ The Bulls are bringing on more substitutes, with the Jets awarded a free kick in their own half.
73′ Bulls are controlling possession when they have it, knocking the ball around and advancing up field.
70′ Time is ticking down here at McDonald Jones Stadium and the Jets will be getting desperate to find an equaliser – being awarded a corner will help
67′ Jets have brought on Yuel and Murnane have come on for Silvera and Hoffman.
66′ Jets are under pressure whilst trying to advance the ball up field. momentum is with the Bulls for now.
63′ Jets have had 57% of possession and four shots on target – Macarthur have had five.
60′ NEW 1 – 2 MFC Jets fall behind
56′ Penha tries a wicked shot after receiving the ball from a Mikeltadze break – but his is called for offside
54′ Boumal almost doubles our advantage, but his cross is unable to be capitalised by the Jets.
49′ Elsey climbs high at the back post from a corner, however his header is wide of the goals and Macarthur is given a goal-kick
45′ Jets have started the 2nd half filled with vigour, and are awarded a free kick in the Bulls half.
44′ Silvera tries to curl one in from just on the edge of the box, glorious shot but he is denied by the woodwork.
41′ Showing how tough it is out there, each team has committed nine fouls.
40′ Jets have another golden opportunity, with Silvera almost latching onto a through ball into the box, however the keeper makes an important save.
37′ Jets are holding possession at 51% and have had two shots on target – the Bulls have had one.
33′ GOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLLL 1 NEW – 1 MFC Beka converts from the spot! Jets find their equaliser
31′ VAR awards the Jets a penalty for a hand-ball in the box!
29′ Jets are awarded a corner, and are pressing hard for an equaliser
25′ It’s becoming a heated affair, with the Bulls receiving the third yellow of the match
24′ Hoffman is given a yellow card
23′ Jets are up for this contest, however the Bulls scored with their first shot on target – the Jets have also had 1.
20′ 0 NEW – 1 MFC Bulls capitalise from a corner.
18′ Jets are mounting quick counter-attacks when possession is handed to them, their latest attack was pulled back for offside however.
16′ Arques takes a shot from well outside the box that takes a wicked deflection, with the Jets awarded a corner – however it is seen away by the Bulls defense.
14′ Macarthur are trying to set up base in the Jets half – but the home side making it difficult to do so.
13′ Silvera tries his luck close to the goals, however he skies his shot.
11′ Macarthur are awarded a yellow card
10′ Duncan plucks the ball out the air from a Macarthur FC corner
8′ Jets have their first real chance of the afternoon, with Boumal sprinting away for a 1-on-1 against the Bulls keeper however he is equal to the task, Penha then shanks the follow up – Macarthur goal kick.
5′ Macarthur FC are awarded a corner but it is dealt with by the Jets defence, as they look to establish themselves in this match and march up field.
2′ Jets are awarded a corner after some enterprising play down the right flank, but their attack is seen away for a goal kick.
1′ And we are underway here at McDonald Jones Stadium!
SATURDAY 5:05PM: Kick Off is here!
SATURDAY 5:00PM: We’re ready!
SATURDAY 4:55PM: Saturdays are for families
SATURDAY 4:20PM: Here’s our starting XI for tonight’s clash against Macarthur FC!
Macarthur FC Starting XI: 12. Filip Kurto (gk), 4. James Meredith, 10. Ulises Davila, 11. Thomas Oar, 17. Craig Noone, 20. Tomislav Uskok, 22. Liam Rose, 23. Adrian Mariappa, 24. Kokola M’Mombwa, 31. Lachlan Rose, 99. Apostolos Giannou SUBSTITUTES: 6. Aleksandar Jovanovic, 8. Jordon Mutch, 14. Moudi Najjar, 19. Michael Ruhs, 35. Al Hassan Toure, 36. Jack McLoughlin, 1. Nicholas Suman (gk).
SATURDAY 3:00PM: We’re ready to rumble at home!
SATURDAY 8:30AM: Find out everything you need to know in our Match Preview
SATURDAY 8:30AM: The skipper gives the Final Word for today
SATURDAY 8:30AM: We’re running with the Bulls tonight!
