In A-League pre-season action, Besart Berisha bagged three goals for the Brisbane Roar in their 3-nil win over the Melbourne Heart in Lismore this afternoon.
The Newcastle Jets lost their first trial against A-League opposition, going down one-nil to Wellington in the Hunter Valley last night.
The Phoenix struck inside 10 minutes but the side’s were evenly matched for the rest of the game.
James Virgili was heavily involved in Newcastle’s attack, only desperate Phoenix defence denied him a first half goal.
Reigning player of the year Mark Birighitti hasn’t taken long to rediscover his form, making several crucial saves.
Off season recruit Joey Gibbs had a handful of decent chances to open his account, but the Jets would remain scoreless.
