1' The match is underway. Sydney have kicked-off.
1' In the minute 1, Sydney have a dangerous throw-in.
2' 
Free kick for Newcastle in their own half.
Free kick for Newcastle in their own half. 3' Sydney push forward at McDonald Jones Stadium and Corey Hollman gets in a strike. This is blocked, however, by a determined Newcastle defence.
Sydney push forward at McDonald Jones Stadium and Corey Hollman gets in a strike. This is blocked, however, by a determined Newcastle defence. 4' In the minute 4, Attention is being given to Newcastle’s Mark Natta and play has been suspended briefly.
In the minute 4, Attention is being given to Newcastle’s Mark Natta and play has been suspended briefly. 4' Play has been resumed at McDonald Jones Stadium.
4' Mark Natta is back on his feet again.
6' In the minute 6, Jack Morgan awards Newcastle a goal kick.
In the minute 6, Jack Morgan awards Newcastle a goal kick. 6' Throw-in Newcastle.
Throw-in Newcastle. 7' Jack Morgan signals a free kick to Sydney in their own half.
7' In the minute 7, Daniel Stynes (Newcastle) has received a first yellow card.
In the minute 7, Daniel Stynes (Newcastle) has received a first yellow card. 8' Newcastle awarded a free kick in their own half.
Newcastle awarded a free kick in their own half. 8' Throw-in for Newcastle in the half of Sydney.
Throw-in for Newcastle in the half of Sydney. 9' In the minute 9, Jack Morgan signals a Sydney throw-in in Newcastle's half.
In the minute 9, Jack Morgan signals a Sydney throw-in in Newcastle's half. 10' Newcastle have a goal kick.
Newcastle have a goal kick. 10' Jack Morgan signals a free kick to Newcastle.
Jack Morgan signals a free kick to Newcastle. 11' In the minute 11, Free kick for Sydney in the half of Newcastle.
In the minute 11, Free kick for Sydney in the half of Newcastle. 12' Sydney drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.
12' Free kick Sydney.
13' In the minute 13, A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.
15' Goal kick for Newcastle at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Goal kick for Newcastle at McDonald Jones Stadium. 16' Newcastle are coming forward and Apostolos Stamatelopoulos gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.
Newcastle are coming forward and Apostolos Stamatelopoulos gets in a strike, it misses the target, however. 16' In the minute 16, Ball goes out of play for a Sydney goal kick.
16' In Newcastle a free kick has been awarded the away team.
In Newcastle a free kick has been awarded the away team. 18' Newcastle to take a throw-in in Sydney territory.
Newcastle to take a throw-in in Sydney territory. 18' In the minute 18, Newcastle's Reno Piscopo is on target but unsuccessful.
In the minute 18, Newcastle's Reno Piscopo is on target but unsuccessful. 18' Ball safe as Newcastle is awarded a throw-in in their half.
Ball safe as Newcastle is awarded a throw-in in their half. 19' In the minute 19, Great play from Apostolos Stamatelopoulos to set up the goal.
20' Can Sydney get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Newcastle's half?
Can Sydney get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Newcastle's half? 21' Sydney are whistled for offside.
21' In the minute 21, Sydney to take a throw-in in Newcastle territory.
In the minute 21, Sydney to take a throw-in in Newcastle territory. 21' Important block from the Newcastle defence as Rhyan Grant fires in a strike for Sydney.
Important block from the Newcastle defence as Rhyan Grant fires in a strike for Sydney. 23' Newcastle awarded a throw-in in their own half.
Newcastle awarded a throw-in in their own half. 24' In the minute 24, Reno Piscopo (Newcastle) is given an opening but the shot is blocked by a defender.
In the minute 24, Reno Piscopo (Newcastle) is given an opening but the shot is blocked by a defender. 24' Sydney awarded a free kick in their own half.
25' Corner awarded to Sydney.
25' In the minute 25, Sydney push forward at McDonald Jones Stadium and Jack Rodwell gets in a great header. The attempt is cleared by the Newcastle defence.
In the minute 25, Sydney push forward at McDonald Jones Stadium and Jack Rodwell gets in a great header. The attempt is cleared by the Newcastle defence. 25' Can Sydney capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Newcastle's half?
Can Sydney capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Newcastle's half? 26' Jack Morgan waits before resuming play because Apostolos Stamatelopoulos for Newcastle is still down.
Jack Morgan waits before resuming play because Apostolos Stamatelopoulos for Newcastle is still down. 27' In the minute 27, Play is underway once more.
27' Apostolos Stamatelopoulos has recovered and rejoins the match in Newcastle.
Apostolos Stamatelopoulos has recovered and rejoins the match in Newcastle. 28' In the minute 28, Daniel Stynes instrumental with a fine assist.
30' Throw-in for Sydney in their own half.
30' It's a goal kick for the home team in Newcastle.
It's a goal kick for the home team in Newcastle. 31' In the minute 31, Joe Lolley of Sydney smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.
31' Sydney have been awarded a corner by Jack Morgan.
31' Sydney's Rhyan Grant attacks the ball with his head but his effort fails to hit the target.
31' In the minute 31, Ball goes out of play for a Newcastle goal kick.
In the minute 31, Ball goes out of play for a Newcastle goal kick. 32' The match in Newcastle is underway once more.
The match in Newcastle is underway once more. 33' Jack Morgan signals a throw-in for Sydney, close to Newcastle's area.
Jack Morgan signals a throw-in for Sydney, close to Newcastle's area. 34' In the minute 34, Jack Morgan awards Newcastle a goal kick.
In the minute 34, Jack Morgan awards Newcastle a goal kick. 34' Jack Morgan awards the home team a throw-in.
35' Sydney needs to be cautious. Newcastle have an attacking throw-in.
Sydney needs to be cautious. Newcastle have an attacking throw-in. 35' In the minute 35, Throw-in for Sydney at McDonald Jones Stadium.
35' Throw-in for Newcastle in their own half.
Throw-in for Newcastle in their own half. 37' Robert Mak Sydney.
39' In the minute 39, Jack Morgan signals a free kick to Newcastle in their own half.
In the minute 39, Jack Morgan signals a free kick to Newcastle in their own half. 40' Jack Morgan signals a Sydney throw-in in Newcastle's half.
Jack Morgan signals a Sydney throw-in in Newcastle's half. 40' Throw-in for Sydney at McDonald Jones Stadium.
41' In the minute 41, Newcastle awarded a throw-in in their own half.
In the minute 41, Newcastle awarded a throw-in in their own half. 42' Ball safe as Sydney is awarded a throw-in in their half.
43' Throw-in Newcastle.
Throw-in Newcastle. 43' In the minute 43, Free kick for Newcastle in their own half.
In the minute 43, Free kick for Newcastle in their own half. 44' Newcastle awarded a free kick in their own half.
Newcastle awarded a free kick in their own half. 45' In the minute 45, Anthony Caceres with an assist there.
45' Sydney make their 1 substitution with Hayden Matthews replacing Jack Rodwell.
45' Max Burgess is on a sub for Corey Hollman for Sydney.
45' In the minute 45, Newcastle have been awarded a corner by Jack Morgan.
In the minute 45, Newcastle have been awarded a corner by Jack Morgan. 45' + 2 At McDonald Jones Stadium the fourth official shows that 5 minutes will be added to the 1st half.
45' + 2 Reno Piscopo of Newcastle gets in a strike, but is off target.
Reno Piscopo of Newcastle gets in a strike, but is off target. 45' + 2 In the minute 45, Goal kick for Sydney at McDonald Jones Stadium.
45' + 3 It's a goal kick for the away team in Newcastle.
It's a goal kick for the away team in Newcastle. 45' + 4 Sydney's Joe Lolley misses with an attempt on goal.
45' + 4 In the minute 45, Newcastle have a goal kick.
In the minute 45, Newcastle have a goal kick. 45' + 5 Jack Morgan awards the home team a throw-in.
45' The first-half is over at McDonald Jones Stadium.
46' In the minute 46, The ref has blown to start the second-half. Newcastle kick-off.
In the minute 46, The ref has blown to start the second-half. Newcastle kick-off. 46' Can Sydney get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Newcastle's half?
Can Sydney get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Newcastle's half? 47' Corner awarded to Sydney.
47' In the minute 47, Free kick for Newcastle in their own half.
In the minute 47, Free kick for Newcastle in their own half. 48' Jack Morgan signals a free kick to Newcastle in their own half.
Jack Morgan signals a free kick to Newcastle in their own half. 48' Sydney have a goal kick.
49' In the minute 49, Corner awarded to Newcastle.
In the minute 49, Corner awarded to Newcastle. 50' Jack Morgan signals a free kick to Sydney.
50' Callum Timmins is booked for the home team.
51' In the minute 51, Sydney's Gabriel Lacerda gets in a shot on goal at McDonald Jones Stadium. But the effort is unsuccessful.
51' Sydney have been awarded a corner by Jack Morgan.
51' In Newcastle a free kick has been awarded the home team.
In Newcastle a free kick has been awarded the home team. 52' In the minute 52, Throw-in for Newcastle in the half of Sydney.
In the minute 52, Throw-in for Newcastle in the half of Sydney. 52' Free kick for Sydney in their own half.
52' Newcastle awarded a throw-in in their own half.
Newcastle awarded a throw-in in their own half. 54' In the minute 54, Ball goes out of play for a Newcastle goal kick.
In the minute 54, Ball goes out of play for a Newcastle goal kick. 54' Throw-in for Newcastle in their own half.
Throw-in for Newcastle in their own half. 55' Goal kick for Newcastle at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Goal kick for Newcastle at McDonald Jones Stadium. 56' In the minute 56, Sydney awarded a free kick in their own half.
57' A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.
58' Gabriel Lacerda (Sydney) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.
58' In the minute 58, Jack Morgan signals a free kick to Newcastle in their own half.
In the minute 58, Jack Morgan signals a free kick to Newcastle in their own half. 59' Daniel Stynes gets his shot on target but fails to score for Newcastle.
Daniel Stynes gets his shot on target but fails to score for Newcastle. 60' Goal! Apostolos Stamatelopoulos extends Newcastle's lead to 3-1.
Goal! Apostolos Stamatelopoulos extends Newcastle's lead to 3-1. 63' In the minute 63, The home team replace Daniel Wilmering with Jason Hoffman.
63' The home team replace Daniel Stynes with Lachlan Bayliss.
65' It's a goal kick for the home team in Newcastle.
It's a goal kick for the home team in Newcastle. 65' In the minute 65, The away team have replaced Jordan Courtney-Perkins with Joel King. This is the 3 substitution made today by Ufuk Talay.
66' Newcastle are too eager and fall into an offside trap.
Newcastle are too eager and fall into an offside trap. 67' In Newcastle Sydney drive forward through Joe Lolley. His shot is on target but it's saved.
In Newcastle Sydney drive forward through Joe Lolley. His shot is on target but it's saved. 67' In the minute 67, Newcastle drives forward and Apostolos Stamatelopoulos gets in a shot. Without netting, however.
In the minute 67, Newcastle drives forward and Apostolos Stamatelopoulos gets in a shot. Without netting, however. 69' Newcastle awarded a free kick in their own half.
Newcastle awarded a free kick in their own half. 71' In Newcastle, Sydney push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.
In Newcastle, Sydney push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside. 72' In the minute 72, Jack Morgan awards Newcastle a goal kick.
In the minute 72, Jack Morgan awards Newcastle a goal kick. 73' Newcastle have a goal kick.
Newcastle have a goal kick. 74' Sydney are caught offside.
74' In the minute 74, Throw-in Newcastle.
In the minute 74, Throw-in Newcastle. 74' Ball goes out of play for a Newcastle goal kick.
Ball goes out of play for a Newcastle goal kick. 75' Jack Morgan awards the home team a throw-in.
76' In the minute 76, Jack Morgan signals a free kick to Sydney in their own half.
77' Sydney to take a throw-in in Newcastle territory.
Sydney to take a throw-in in Newcastle territory. 78' Throw-in for Newcastle in the half of Sydney.
Throw-in for Newcastle in the half of Sydney. 79' In the minute 79, Ball safe as Sydney is awarded a throw-in in their half.
79' Ufuk Talay (Sydney) is making a 4 substitution, with Jaiden Kucharski replacing Fabio.
79' Newcastle have been awarded a corner by Jack Morgan.
Newcastle have been awarded a corner by Jack Morgan. 80' In the minute 80, A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.
80' Newcastle make their 3 substitution with Carl Jenkinson replacing Clayton Taylor.
Newcastle make their 3 substitution with Carl Jenkinson replacing Clayton Taylor. 81' Brandon O'Neill is on a sub for Reno Piscopo for Newcastle.
Brandon O'Neill is on a sub for Reno Piscopo for Newcastle. 81' In the minute 81, Nathan Amanatidis is replacing Joe Lolley for Sydney at McDonald Jones Stadium.
82' Throw-in for Sydney at McDonald Jones Stadium.
84' Sydney awarded a throw-in in their own half.
85' In the minute 85, Goal kick for Newcastle at McDonald Jones Stadium.
In the minute 85, Goal kick for Newcastle at McDonald Jones Stadium. 85' Can Newcastle get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Sydney's half?
Can Newcastle get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Sydney's half? 85' Jack Morgan awards the away team a throw-in.
86' In the minute 86, Newcastle will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Sydney.
In the minute 86, Newcastle will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Sydney. 87' The home team replace Callum Timmins with Archie Goodwin.
88' Max Burgess (Sydney) goes for goal but the shot is blocked by an alert defence.
88' In the minute 88, Jack Morgan awards Newcastle a goal kick.
In the minute 88, Jack Morgan awards Newcastle a goal kick. 89' Throw-in high up the field for Sydney in Newcastle.
Throw-in high up the field for Sydney in Newcastle. 90' + 1 Jack Morgan will wait an extra 5 minutes before blowing the whistle to end the 2nd half.
90' + 1 Throw-in for Sydney close to the penalty box.
90' + 4 Corner awarded to Newcastle.
Corner awarded to Newcastle. 90' + 6 Newcastle have been awarded a corner by Jack Morgan.
Newcastle have been awarded a corner by Jack Morgan. 90' The whistle has gone to end the second half. The match finishes 3-1.