There are reports A-League grand final winning keeper Ante Covic will return to Newcastle, as an injury replacement for Ben Kennedy. The Jets have kicked off their campaign by hosting defending champions Adelaide.
The home fans paid special tribute to former Jet, Bernardo Ribeiro, in the 10th minute, after he died in Brazil earlier this year.
Newcastle then opened its account through English import, Wayne Brown.
The Reds hit back just before the half hour mark, thanks to a defensive mix up between Newcastle’s Daniel Mullen and keeper Jack Duncan.
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