The final double-header of the regular season proved a tough one for two of the Hyundai A-League’s fiercest rivals.
Sydney FC stumbled to a disappointing defeat in their last domestic fixture prior to the Finals Series as a clinical Newcastle Jets prevailed 2-0 at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Ben Kantarovski and Dimitri Petratos were the scorers for Ernie Merrick’s men, who signed off in style in front of their own fans.
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Western Sydney were unable to provide the same fireworks for their supporters, losing 1-0 to Melbourne Victory at ANZ Stadium.
Ola Toivonen’s thumping header was a worthy winner on a night which saw retiring Wanderers great Mark Bridge bid farewell to professional football.
Relive the key events as they unfolded in the matchday blog below!
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