Collister and Flannery link up 

Nicki Flannery and Teigan Collister were both outstanding for the Jets tonight, but it was the 23rd minute of the match where the magic happened.

A first-time cross from Collister found the feet of Flannery, who swiftly placed the ball in the bottom right corner and past the Perth keeper Eliza Campbell. Flannery’s first goal for the Jets gave them the early advantage, sending the Glory into the dressing sheds down 1-0.

Flannery had a few more chances to add goals to her tally, most notably in the 75th minute when her side-footed shot rolled to the left of the goal and deflected off the post – Flannery would have to settle with one goal to her name.

Collister provided some amazing pace on the left flank, working hard both defensively and offensively for her side. She delivered a surplus of quality crosses that gave Newcastle a number of attacking chances. The young winger expertly applied pressure to Perth’s defence, forcing the ball into the corner and making it hard for the Western Australians to play out.

23’ | GOAAAAL NEWCASTLE | Nicki Flannery bundles in her first Newcastle goal and we have the lead! (0-1) #PERvNEW #WLeague #MadeOfNewcastle

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The goal from @nickii_flannery which put us into the lead midway through the first half! 💪 #PERvNEW #WLeague #MadeOfNewcastle pic.twitter.com/zYhxkENmZL

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Much needed points for Newcastle 

Before Saturday night’s game, the Jets had never won against Perth away from home, suffering five losses and five draws previously. The 2-1 triumph was the first time the Jets could claim all three points as their own in Western Australia.

The second goal that secured the win for Newcastle Jets came within the first minute of the second half. Tara Andrews, who has scored in six straight games against the Glory, had her name written on the scoresheet once again. The striker cut the ball back perfectly, with her right footed shot clipping the bar before swinging into the net.  

The three points pushes Newcastle up into 5th place, overtaking Brisbane Roar and Melbourne Victory. With their first win of the season under their belt, Newcastle will be keen to pick up even more points against Sydney FC next week.

Perth now sit at the bottom of the ladder with neither wins nor draws from their last three games. Newcastle may have needed the points today, but Perth will need them even more next week when they take on Canberra United.

Tara Andrews made it two just seconds after we resumed play in the second half! #PERvNEW #WLeague #MadeOfNewcastle pic.twitter.com/cufX4KXIm1

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Jets miss a chance to make it three 

With the score at 2-1, and with only ten minutes to go, the referee called for a penalty after spotting a handball in the box from Perth midfielder Hana Lowry. But the Jets were denied a chance to make it three after Tara Andrew’s effort was brilliantly saved by Campbell, who went low and left to parry the ball away.

The game ended at 2-1 to the Newcastle Jets, despite a dazzling effort from Celia Jimenez. The Spaniard scored what ultimately was a consolation goal for Perth in the 57th minute of the match. Celia blasted the ball into the back of the net from a tight angle on the right, but the 24-year-old’s efforts weren’t enough to get them any points from the game.  

Both sides had a number of early chances, but in the end it was a hard fought win for the Jets with goals from Flannery and Andrews that made the difference.

🏁 FULL TIME, @PerthGloryFC 1-2 @NewcastleJetsFC

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