Newcastle Jets lose to Osaka in Asian Champions League

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 11:31 · Archive

Newcastle Jets lost 3-1 to Gamba Osaka in the Asian Champions League Elite, surrendering an early lead.

Gamba Osaka came from behind to beat Newcastle Jets 3-1 in the Asian Champions League Elite at McDonald Jones Stadium. The Jets took an early lead through Nikos Vergos in the 32nd minute, with his shot deflecting off defender Shota Fukuoka and sailing over goalkeeper Jun Ichimori. The lead lasted only eight minutes. Yusei Toshida levelled for Osaka before half-time, heading in a cross from Eli Adams, the Australian midfielder who recently joined Osaka from Newcastle.

Osaka's substitutes proved decisive in the second half. Deniz Hummet scored in the 72nd minute after being set up by Adams, and Welton Felipe sealed the win in the 86th minute. The 3,219 fans at McDonald Jones Stadium saw their side unable to mount a response. The result extends Newcastle's poor run in Asian competition; they have not won an Asian match since 2009 and remain winless in the ACLE this season after losing 7-1 to Kashima Antlers in their opening fixture.

Newcastle face Central Coast Mariners in their A-League Men campaign opener on Saturday, with midfielder Will Dobson a concern after suffering a shoulder injury.

How it is being reported

• Jets let lead slip, fall to Osaka in ACLENewcastle's hunt for a first Asian win since 2009 will continue after a former favourite son in Eli Adams helped inspire Gamba Osaka to a comeback ACLE win.Perth Now · 13 Oct, 11:11
• Jets let lead slip, fall to Osaka in ACLENewcastle's hunt for a first Asian win since 2009 will continue after a former favourite son in Eli Adams helped inspire Gamba Osaka to a comeback ACLE win.The West Australian · 13 Oct, 11:11

In this story: Newcastle Jets · Gamba Osaka · Nikos Vergos · Eli Adams · McDonald Jones Stadium · Central Coast Mariners

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