Melbourne City’s winning streak dating back to last Ninja A-League season has ended at seven in a row after 1-1 home draw with Newcastle Jets.
Cortnee Vine’s 42nd-minute opener for City was equalised by a Tash Prior shot through traffic in the 69th minute in the match at ctrl:cyber Pitch.
City are unbeaten in 13 Ninja A-League games dating back to February 4. Newcastle will spend another week in last place on the table but are starting to generate some momentum after two away draws in a row.
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“It felt like we were on top in the first half, or at least it was good to keep them somewhat at bay,” Prior said after the match on Paramount+.
“We defended a lot more in the second half. But against Melbourne City, just happy to get a draw. Would have liked a win but happy to get the draw here.”
City clocked up 23 shots and seven on target on a busy afternoon for the Newcastle defence, putting Prior and Newcastle captain Cassidy Davis through a power of work.
“Cass (Davis) and I have been playing together since I was 18,” Prior said.
“We just work really well together. We can both step into [defensive midfield], play centre-back, we’re so comfortable with each other.
“It’s kind of second nature playing with Cass. Everywhere where I’m not, she is.
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Prior was far less glowing in describing her goal.
“Oh my God it hit my shin, and it’s probably the slowest goal I’ve ever seen in my whole life.
“It was terrible. It went in, so that’s fine. I’d like them to fast-forward it and it might look a bit better.”
Prior put her goal celebration down to some pre-game dance lessons from Jets teammate Chloe Walandouw.
“I hope they didn’t zoom in, because it was not good.”
Melbourne City midfielder Shelby McMahon said the team had recovered as best as possible after a 48-hour travel from AFC Women’s Champions League action in Uzbekistan.
“I think we can build off this performance. Our A-League games are very different to Asia. Proud of the fight but we definitely have more to give here.
“It was a pretty crazy experience, none of us have really done that sort of travel. But we did the best we could. Get back the sleep, get the nutrition in. We had a pretty good week at training but it makes a difference when you’re a bit fresher than this.”
“I think we take our fight. Our transitions were good. We keep trying to put teams on the back foot, but we can definitely step it up.”
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City’s next match is away to Brisbane on Saturday November 21 while Newcastle has a weekend off due to their postponed fixture against Adelaide. The Jets will return to Ninja A-League action on Friday December 11 away to Western Sydney Wanderers.
