Macarthur FC fights back from a goal down with 10 players to deliver a backs-to-the-wall 2-1 win over the Newcastle Jets in the A-League Men competition.
Macarthur FC has pulled off a miraculous victory, fighting back from a goal down with 10 men to beat Newcastle 2-1 to retain top spot on the A-League Men table.Bulls goalkeeper Filip Kurto receives a red card for taking out Newcastle striker Valentino Yuel
Both clubs had the disruption of COVID-19 cases during the week but the game got off to a lively start before being plunged into chaos.Referee Alex King immediately stopped play to send Kurto off, electing not to play advantage — which left the Jets frustrated as Olivier Boumal had put the ball in the net.
Macarthur's winner came late, after Newcastle youngster Sam Silvera gave away a sloppy free kick in a dangerous area.Sydney bounce back with Wellington win The former champions have lacked cohesion and energy over the past month, often crumbling under pressure against equally fancied opponents while also struggling to create and convert chances on goal.
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