In a match with few goal scoring chances a 81st minute Mark Bridge goal has seen the Newcastle Jets defeat Adelaide 1-0 from which the Jets retain's second spot on the ladder.
A very tight first half show few chances created with both defences well on top.
The first opening occurs in the 6th minute, a fast breaking Dodd reaches the byline his cross is for Djite but north clears.
The first shot on target falls to Bridge from outside the penalty area but its straight at Bajic.
Adelaide are looking more likely to score the first half with Sarkies and Djite looking dangerous up front. A Sarkies free kick finds the tall Cornthwaite in the penalty area but his header is wide of the target. Then Cassio breaks clear of his marker but his cross/shot is over the crossbar.
The Newcastle midfield simply can't hold the ball as Adelaide's men in the middle simply have too much pace and control. The entire first half is watched generally in stunned silence from the home crowd as the Jets whenever they do get possession give it away too easily.
The 26th minute has Sarkies let fly with a dipping 25m free kick but Covic saves.
Denni who has constantly lost possession in the middle of the park is subbed with Elrich on as early as the 37th minute.
The disappointing first half ends and its 0-0.
The second commences with a Thomson free kick finding Adam Griffiths in the penalty area but he miss directs his header.
The best chance of the game so far sees a Erdogan free kick find Costanzo directly in front of goal but his header is just wide in the 51st minute.
In the 57th minute Thomson beats two defenders at the edge of the penalty area but Bajic saves his sharp shot.
The Jets are now dominating possession and Joel Griffiths races to the edge of the penalty where he tees up Wheelhouse who shots over the cross bar.
The crowd go wild as Mario Jardel comes on in the 71st minute, he appears to have a strange running style. Adelaide for all their first half dominance have strangely sat back and allowed the Jets all the possession in the middle, in this second half.
The 81th minute has Joel Griffiths finding Bridge who beats Alagich and smashes the ball in the back of the net. 1-0 Jets
The remaining 10 minutes has the Jets with all the possession and the final whistle sees the home crowd go wild.