The first-half is under way at McDonald Jones Stadium - Western United kick-off to start the match.

In the minute 1, Kosta Grozos for Newcastle gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Benjamin Abraham awards Western United a goal kick.

Goal kick for Western United at McDonald Jones Stadium.

3' Josh Risdon with an assist there.

Free kick Newcastle.

In the minute 3, Can Western United capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Newcastle's half?

Benjamin Abraham signals a throw-in for Western United, close to Newcastle's area.

Throw-in for Newcastle in their own half.

In the minute 5, Western United awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Free kick for Newcastle in their own half.

Ball safe as Western United is awarded a throw-in in their half.

10'

In the minute 10, Newcastle have been awarded a corner by Benjamin Abraham.

12'

Kosta Grozos of Newcastle smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

10'

Corner awarded to Newcastle.

12'

In the minute 12, Newcastle have been awarded a corner by Benjamin Abraham.

13'

Throw-in for Western United at McDonald Jones Stadium.

14'

Benjamin Abraham signals a free kick to Newcastle.

14'

In the minute 14, Throw-in Western United.

15' Benjamin Abraham awards the home team a throw-in.

15'

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

17'

In the minute 17, Corner awarded to Western United.

18'

Free kick for Newcastle in the half of Western United.

19'

Corner awarded to Newcastle.

20'

In the minute 20, Newcastle's Trent Buhagiar misses with an attempt on goal.

20'

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

21'

In Newcastle a free kick has been awarded the home team.

19'

Corner awarded to Newcastle.

22'

In the minute 22, Newcastle are whistled for offside.

23'

Newcastle's Dane Ingham breaks free at McDonald Jones Stadium. But the strike goes wide of the post.

23'

Western United have a goal kick.

24'

In the minute 24, Throw-in Western United.

25' Jaushua Sotirio for the home team is judged to be offside.

26'

Throw-in for Newcastle close to the penalty box.

26'

In the minute 26, Newcastle are coming forward and Beka Mikeltadze gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

26'

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

27' Benjamin Abraham awards the away team a throw-in.

28'

In the minute 28, Newcastle have a goal kick.

28'

Throw-in high up the field for Western United in Newcastle.

29'

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

29' That's a fine assist from Connor Pain.

31'

An attacking Newcastle player has been brought down in the area - penalty!

31'

In the minute 31, Neil Kilkenny (Western United) has received a first yellow card.

33'

Beka Mikeltadze keeps Newcastle in contention with a penalty, making the score 1-2.

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

35'

In the minute 35, Benjamin Abraham signals a free kick to Newcastle.

36'

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

37'

Newcastle's Trent Buhagiar has been booked in Newcastle.

37'

In the minute 37, Free kick for Western United in the half of Newcastle.

38'

Benjamin Abraham signals a free kick to Newcastle in their own half.

39'

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

40'

In the minute 40, In Newcastle Western United's Noah Botic is caught offside.

41'

Throw-in for Western United in the half of Newcastle.

42'

Newcastle awarded a throw-in in their own half.

42'

In the minute 42, Newcastle are too eager and fall into an offside trap.

44'

Western United awarded a free kick in their own half.

44' At McDonald Jones Stadium, Mohamed Al-Taay has been yellow-carded for the home team.

45'

In the minute 45, Free kick Western United.

45'

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

45' The 1st half is prolonged by 4 minutes of added time.

45' + 1

In the minute 45, Benjamin Abraham signals a Western United throw-in in Newcastle's half.

45' + 1

Throw-in for Newcastle at McDonald Jones Stadium.

45' + 2

In Newcastle a free kick has been awarded the away team.

45' + 3

In the minute 45, Throw-in for Newcastle in the half of Western United.

45' + 3 A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

45' + 3

Throw-in for Newcastle in their own half.

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

46'

It's Newcastle with the kick-off after the break.

46'

Ball safe as Western United is awarded a throw-in in their half.

48'

In the minute 48, Throw-in Newcastle.

48'

Western United have a dangerous throw-in.

49'

Newcastle needs to be cautious. Western United have an attacking throw-in.

49'

In the minute 49, Ball goes out of play for a Newcastle goal kick.

50'

Matthew Jurman (Newcastle) gets a yellow card.

50'

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

50'

In the minute 50, Throw-in for Newcastle in their own half.

51'

Free kick for Western United in their own half.

53'

Newcastle awarded a throw-in in their own half.

54'

In the minute 54, Western United are pushing forward but James Troisi's finish is wide of the goal.

54'

Benjamin Abraham awards Newcastle a goal kick.

54' Benjamin Abraham awards the home team a throw-in.

56'

In the minute 56, Western United have been awarded a corner by Benjamin Abraham.

56'

Throw-in for Newcastle at McDonald Jones Stadium.

56'

Benjamin Abraham signals a Western United throw-in in Newcastle's half.

57'

In the minute 57, Throw-in for Western United close to the penalty box.

58'

Newcastle push forward at McDonald Jones Stadium and Matthew Jurman gets in a great header. The attempt is cleared by the Western United defence.

58'

In the minute 58, Free kick for Newcastle in the half of Western United.

58'

Newcastle have been awarded a corner by Benjamin Abraham.

59'

Newcastle make their first substitution with Manabu Saito replacing Trent Buhagiar.

59' The home team replace Jason Hoffman with Thomas Kevin Aquilina.

59'

In the minute 59, Brandon O'Neill is on a sub for Mohamed Al-Taay for Newcastle.

60'

Western United awarded a throw-in in their own half.

60'

Throw-in Newcastle.

61'

In the minute 61, Goal kick for Western United at McDonald Jones Stadium.

62'

Lachlan Wales of Western United is pulled up for offside.

63'

Throw-in for Newcastle at McDonald Jones Stadium.

63'

In the minute 63, Ball goes out of play for a Newcastle goal kick.

63'

Newcastle awarded a free kick in their own half.

64'

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

64'

In the minute 64, Western United's Noah Botic gets his shot away but it misses the target.

64'

Newcastle have a goal kick.

65'

Throw-in for Newcastle in the half of Western United.

65'

In the minute 65, In Newcastle Newcastle attack through Angus Thurgate. The finish is off target, however.

65'

Goal kick for Western United at McDonald Jones Stadium.

66'

Ball safe as Western United is awarded a throw-in in their half.

67'

In the minute 67, Benjamin Abraham blows against Western United's Connor Pain for offside.

68'

Benjamin Abraham awards Western United a goal kick.

69'

Benjamin Abraham signals a Western United throw-in in Newcastle's half.

70'

In the minute 70, It's a goal kick for the home team in Newcastle.

71' Beka Dartsmelia is replacing Kosta Grozos for the home team.

71' John Aloisi is making the team's first substitution at McDonald Jones Stadium with Michael Ruhs replacing Noah Botic.

72' Neil Kilkenny instrumental with a fine assist.

72'

Western United's Michael Ruhs is on target but unsuccessful.

72'

In the minute 72, Corner awarded to Western United.

74'

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

75'

Connor Pain for Western United gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

75'

In the minute 75, Newcastle have a goal kick.

76' A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

76' Benjamin Abraham awards the away team a throw-in.

77'

In the minute 77, Goal kick for Western United at McDonald Jones Stadium.

77'

Benjamin Abraham awards Newcastle a goal kick.

78'

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

78'

In the minute 78, Western United to take a throw-in in Newcastle territory.

80'

Throw-in for Newcastle in their own half.

80' The away team have replaced James Troisi with Alessandro Diamanti. This is the second substitution made today by John Aloisi.

80'

In the minute 80, John Aloisi (Western United) is making a third substitution, with Adisu Bayew replacing Lachlan Wales.

81' Beka Dartsmelia is booked for the home team.

81'

Benjamin Abraham signals a free kick to Western United in their own half.

83'

In the minute 83, Benjamin Abraham signals a free kick to Newcastle in their own half.

83' The home team replace Jaushua Sotirio with Daniel Stynes.

85'

Dylan Pierias is on a sub for Connor Pain for Western United.

86'

In the minute 86, Newcastle awarded a free kick in their own half.

86'

Alessandro Diamanti (Western United) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

87'

In Newcastle Newcastle attack through Daniel Stynes. The finish is off target, however.

87'

In the minute 87, It's a goal kick for the away team in Newcastle.

88'

Throw-in for Western United at McDonald Jones Stadium.

89' Benjamin Abraham awards the home team a throw-in.

90'

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

90' + 1

5 minutes will be added to the 2nd half in Newcastle.

90' + 2

Corner awarded to Newcastle.

90' + 2

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

90' + 2

Goal kick for Newcastle at McDonald Jones Stadium.

90' + 4

Free kick for Western United in their own half.

90' + 5

Benjamin Abraham signals a free kick to Newcastle in their own half.

90' Benjamin Abraham blows to end the match. The final score is 1-3.

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