Wanderers fans doing the Poznan as their team continues to win
The Western Sydney Wanderers wrapped up the Premiers Plate on Good Friday before a crowd of more than 7000 travelling supporters. The fledgling club continued to surpass expectations and set new standards of excellence as it thumped the Newcastle Jets 3-0 in Newcastle.
The match was only 6 minutes old before the Jets were already exposed. A Tarek Elrich ball from right back saw it cut back across the face of goal for Mark Bridge to tap it in at the far post and give Western Sydney the a 1-0 lead.
The Wanderers were impressive, particularly in transition as the Jets were continually forced to scramble back in defence on every break. They looked nervy for most of the first half, making it easier for Western Sydney to dominate.
The 33rd minute saw a Dino Kressinger header flicked on for Bridge to race through and calmly chip the ball over the keeper, doubling his team’s lead.
The start of the second half saw more possession from Newcastle, but they were still unconvincing. The Jets were missing some much-needed spark, but eventually they stepped up a gear and made the game more competitive. The Wanderers’ defence was disciplined and managed to quell any pressure that the Jets could generate.
In the 80th minute, a short corner from Western Sydney was teed up by Rocky Visconte who unleashed an unstoppable drive that sailed into the top corner to put the game beyond Newcastle’s reach.
The full time whistle was met with scenes of jubilation. The celebrations, however, like everything this season, were not in excess. The Wanderers now firmly set their sights on their finals campaign as they aim to complete the double in what has been a historic season.
Newcastle Jets 0
Western Sydney Wanderers 3 (Mark Bridge 6′ 33′, Rocky Visconte 80′)
Man of the match: Mark Bridge
Crowd: 22,518
