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Jets rue defensive lapse in draw with Mariners

Leaving his mark: Aleksandr Kokko applauds the crowd after his goal.

Aleksandr Kokko scored his maiden A-League goal but it wasn't enough to earn the Newcastle Jets a much-needed win over arch rivals Central Coast Mariners at McDonald Jones Stadium on Sunday.

Adelaide edge out Newcastle

Coolly done: Dylan McGowan congratulates Marcelo Carrusca, who scored the winning goal.

A spirited Adelaide United ground out a hard-fought 1-0 win over the Newcastle Jets at Coopers Stadium on Friday night thanks to a second-half penalty from Marcelo Carrusca.

Heat postpones Victory-Jets game

Both teams agree with the change.

Newcastle's A-League home clash with Melbourne Victory has been moved to Monday night due to the extreme heat expected on Saturday afternoon.

Jets focus on finals as they put adversity behind them

Adversity over: Andrew Nabbout celebrates another goal for the Jets.

Where other teams signed big name players, they signed youngsters and rejects from other clubs. Where other teams signed foreign coaches, they signed a local Novocastrian. But where other teams have failed, the Newcastle Jets are now succeeding.

Jets beat Reds despite goalkeeper howler

NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 16: Newcastle Jets celebrate a goal during the round 11 A-League match between the ...

Danish attacker Morten Nordstrand has spared Jack Duncan's blushes after his disastrous own goal, scoring in the dying seconds to defeat Adelaide 2-1 and thrust Newcastle into the A-League's top six.

Victory needed week's break, says Troisi

Melbourne Victory's James Troisi says his side has benefited from a short break.

Melbourne Victory needed a week off and will be fully recharged for Saturday night's home A-League clash with the injury-ravaged Newcastle Jets, star attacker James Troisi says.

Nordstrand snatches draw for Jets against the Mariners

Target practice: Andrew Hoole shoots for the Jets.

Danish striker Morten Nordstrand produced a clinical finish to help the Newcastle Jets snatch a 1-all draw with the Central Coast Mariners at McDonald Jones Stadium on Sunday and stretch their unbeaten run in the F3 derby to six games.

Jets grind out draw with Adelaide

Dream debut: Wayne Brown scored the Jets' first of the season.

The Newcastle Jets launched a new era with a gritty 1-all draw against A-League champions Adelaide at McDonald Jones Stadium on Sunday night.

Jets out of contention as Glory march on

On their way: Perth Glory celebrate a goal by Krisztian Vadocz.

Perth Glory all but sealed a place in the A-League finals and ensured a disappointing end at home for the Newcastle Jets with a scrappy 2-1 win at Hunter Stadium on Saturday.