1'

Shaun Evans starts the match. Western Sydney with the kick-off in Parramatta.

1'

In the minute 1, Western Sydney awarded a throw-in in their own half.

2' It's a goal kick for the away team in Parramatta.

3' Free kick Newcastle.

4' In the minute 4, Thomas Kevin Aquilina of Newcastle gets in a strike, but is off target.

4'

Ball goes out of play for a Western Sydney goal kick.

5' Shaun Evans signals a free kick to Newcastle in their own half.

5' In the minute 5, Goal! Trent Buhagiar gives Newcastle a 0-1 lead.

7'

Nicolas Milanovic of Western Sydney smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

7'

Nicolas Milanovic of Western Sydney smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

7'

Western Sydney have been awarded a corner by Shaun Evans.

7'

Western Sydney have been awarded a corner by Shaun Evans.

7'

In the minute 7, Marcelo (Western Sydney) gets up for a header but cannot keep the ball on target.

7'

In the minute 7, Marcelo (Western Sydney) gets up for a header but cannot keep the ball on target.

7' Shaun Evans awards Newcastle a goal kick.

8'

Can Newcastle capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Western Sydney's half?

8'

Can Newcastle capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Western Sydney's half?

9' In the minute 9, Newcastle have a dangerous throw-in.

10' Shaun Evans awards the home team a throw-in.

11' Throw-in for Newcastle at Bankwest Stadium.

11'

In the minute 11, Throw-in for Newcastle in the half of Western Sydney.

11'

In the minute 11, Throw-in for Newcastle in the half of Western Sydney.

11'

Western Sydney to take a throw-in in Newcastle territory.

11'

Western Sydney to take a throw-in in Newcastle territory.

12' Apostolos Stamatelopoulos gets his shot on target but fails to score for Newcastle.

13' In the minute 13, Newcastle pushes forward through Thomas Kevin Aquilina, whose finish on goal is saved.

14' Free kick for Newcastle in their own half.

15'

Nicolas Milanovic (Western Sydney) is given an opening but the shot is blocked by a defender.

15'

Nicolas Milanovic (Western Sydney) is given an opening but the shot is blocked by a defender.

15'

In the minute 15, In Parramatta Western Sydney attack through Josh Brillante. The finish is off target, however.

15'

In the minute 15, In Parramatta Western Sydney attack through Josh Brillante. The finish is off target, however.

15' Goal kick for Newcastle at Bankwest Stadium.

16' Newcastle have a goal kick.

16' In the minute 16, A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

16'

Throw-in Western Sydney.

16'

Throw-in Western Sydney.

18' Shaun Evans signals a free kick to Newcastle.

20'

In the minute 20, Newcastle needs to be cautious. Western Sydney have an attacking throw-in.

22' Ball safe as Newcastle is awarded a throw-in in their half.

23' Throw-in for Newcastle in their own half.

23' In the minute 23, Newcastle awarded a free kick in their own half.

24'

Corner awarded to Western Sydney.

24'

Corner awarded to Western Sydney.

24'

Western Sydney attack but Marcelo's header doesn't find the target.

24'

Western Sydney attack but Marcelo's header doesn't find the target.

24' In the minute 24, Goal kick for Newcastle at Bankwest Stadium.

26'

Can Western Sydney get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Newcastle's half?

26'

Can Western Sydney get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Newcastle's half?

27' Newcastle awarded a free kick in their own half.

28' In the minute 28, Lachlan Brook levels the score at 1-1.

28' Alex Badolato instrumental with a fine assist.

30'

Shaun Evans signals a Western Sydney throw-in in Newcastle's half.

30'

Shaun Evans signals a Western Sydney throw-in in Newcastle's half.

31' In the minute 31, Lachlan Brook scores with a header and the home team now lead 2-1.

31' Great play from Nicolas Milanovic to set up the goal.

33'

Free kick for Newcastle in the half of Western Sydney.

34' In the minute 34, Throw-in for Newcastle at Bankwest Stadium.

34' Newcastle awarded a throw-in in their own half.

34'

Shaun Evans signals a throw-in for Western Sydney, close to Newcastle's area.

35'

In the minute 35, Throw-in high up the field for Western Sydney in Parramatta.

35'

Western Sydney's Lachlan Brook breaks free at Bankwest Stadium. But the strike goes wide of the post.

35' Newcastle have a goal kick.

35'

In the minute 35, Throw-in for Newcastle in the half of Western Sydney.

36'

Tate Russell (Western Sydney) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

37' It's getting dangerous! Free kick for Newcastle close to the penalty box.

38'

In the minute 38, Ball safe as Western Sydney is awarded a throw-in in their half.

38'

In the minute 38, Ball safe as Western Sydney is awarded a throw-in in their half.

40'

Western Sydney have been awarded a corner by Shaun Evans.

40'

Western Sydney have been awarded a corner by Shaun Evans.

40'

Marcelo's header is off-target for Western Sydney.

40'

Marcelo's header is off-target for Western Sydney.

40' In the minute 40, Ball goes out of play for a Newcastle goal kick.

41'

Western Sydney are caught offside.

41'

Western Sydney are caught offside.

42' Can Newcastle capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

43'

In the minute 43, Newcastle drive upfield and Kosta Grozos gets in a shot. The strike is blocked by a Western Sydney defender.

43'

In the minute 43, Newcastle drive upfield and Kosta Grozos gets in a shot. The strike is blocked by a Western Sydney defender.

44' Corner awarded to Newcastle.

44' Great shot from Newcastle's Kosta Grozos but he is denied by the crossbar.

44' In the minute 44, It's a goal kick for the home team in Parramatta.

45'

Shaun Evans signals a Newcastle throw-in in Western Sydney's half.

45'

Shaun Evans signals a Newcastle throw-in in Western Sydney's half.

45' + 1 4 minutes will be added to the 1st half in Parramatta.

45' + 1

In the minute 45, Jorrit Hendrix for Western Sydney gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

45' + 1

In the minute 45, Jorrit Hendrix for Western Sydney gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

45' + 1 Shaun Evans awards Newcastle a goal kick.

45' + 1

Western Sydney's Marcus Antonsson is on target but unsuccessful.

45' + 1

Western Sydney's Marcus Antonsson is on target but unsuccessful.

45' + 2 In the minute 45, Newcastle's Apostolos Stamatelopoulos gets his shot away but it misses the target.

45' + 2

Shaun Evans awards Western Sydney a goal kick.

45' + 2

Shaun Evans awards Western Sydney a goal kick.

45' + 3

Can Newcastle get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Western Sydney's half?

45' + 3

Can Newcastle get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Western Sydney's half?

45' + 5 In the minute 45, Corner awarded to Newcastle.

45' + 5 Shaun Evans awards the home team a throw-in.

45' The whistle has gone to end the first-half.

46' In the minute 46, Newcastle have kicked-off the second half at Bankwest Stadium.

46' Rob Stanton is making the team's 1 substitution at Bankwest Stadium with Daniel Wilmering replacing Clayton Taylor.

46' Newcastle drives forward and Kosta Grozos gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

48' In the minute 48, The ref points to the spot, it's a penalty for Newcastle.

48'

Tate Russell (Western Sydney) leaves the pitch after receiving two yellow cards.

48'

Tate Russell (Western Sydney) leaves the pitch after receiving two yellow cards.

50' Apostolos Stamatelopoulos levels the score at 2-2 from the penalty spot.

51'

In the minute 51, Newcastle to take a throw-in in Western Sydney territory.

51'

In the minute 51, Newcastle to take a throw-in in Western Sydney territory.

51'

Ball goes out of play for a Western Sydney goal kick.

52'

Shaun Evans signals a free kick to Western Sydney in their own half.

53'

In the minute 53, Free kick for Western Sydney in their own half.

53'

In the minute 53, Free kick for Western Sydney in their own half.

54'

Shaun Evans signals a free kick to Western Sydney in their own half.

54'

Shaun Evans signals a free kick to Western Sydney in their own half.

55' Play has been interrupted briefly in Parramatta to check on Jorrit Hendrix, who is grimacing with pain.

55' In the minute 55, The match at Bankwest Stadium has been interrupted briefly for a check on Kosta Grozos, who is down injured.

56' Kosta Grozos (Newcastle) has received a yellow card from Shaun Evans.

56' Jorrit Hendrix has recovered and rejoins the match in Parramatta.

56' In the minute 56, Newcastle’s Kosta Grozos is on his feet again at Bankwest Stadium.

57' The match is underway again.

57' It's a goal kick for the away team in Parramatta.

60' In the minute 60, Throw-in for Newcastle close to the penalty box.

62'

Western Sydney awarded a free kick in their own half.

62'

Western Sydney awarded a free kick in their own half.

62' Oscar Priestman is replacing Alex Badolato for the home team.

62' In the minute 62, The home team replace Marcus Antonsson with Brandon Borrello.

66' Newcastle's Nathan Grimaldi has been booked in Parramatta.

67' In Parramatta a free kick has been awarded the home team.

68'

In the minute 68, Western Sydney are coming forward and Nicolas Milanovic gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

68'

In the minute 68, Western Sydney are coming forward and Nicolas Milanovic gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

68' Newcastle have a goal kick.

68' Free kick for Newcastle in their own half.

69' In the minute 69, Shaun Evans signals a free kick to Newcastle in their own half.

69' Free kick for Newcastle in their own half.

70' In the minute 70, That's a fine assist from Lucas Mauragis.

72'

Free kick for Newcastle in the half of Western Sydney.

72'

Important block from the Western Sydney defence as Lucas Mauragis fires in a strike for Newcastle.

74'

In the minute 74, Throw-in for Western Sydney in their own half.

75'

Goal kick for Western Sydney at Bankwest Stadium.

75'

Western Sydney make their 3 substitution with Dylan Pierias replacing Nicolas Milanovic.

76'

In the minute 76, Gabriel Cleur (Western Sydney) has received a first yellow card.

76' Throw-in Newcastle.

77' Newcastle awarded a free kick in their own half.

78'

In the minute 78, Western Sydney awarded a free kick in their own half.

79' Free kick Newcastle.

80'

Goal kick for Western Sydney at Bankwest Stadium.

82' In the minute 82, Newcastle's Lucas Mauragis gets in a shot on goal at Bankwest Stadium. But the effort is unsuccessful.

83'

Lachlan Brook of Western Sydney smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

86'

Western Sydney drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.

86'

In the minute 86, Sonny Kittel is on a sub for Lachlan Brook for Western Sydney.

86'

Dylan Dean Scicluna is replacing Jack Clisby for Western Sydney at Bankwest Stadium.

87' The away team have replaced Thomas Kevin Aquilina with Callum Timmins. This is the 2 substitution made today by Rob Stanton.

87' In the minute 87, Archie Goodwin is on a sub for Trent Buhagiar for Newcastle.

87' A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

87'

Western Sydney are in shooting range from this free kick.

Commentary