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Thunderstorm Drama as Auckland FC Defeats Sees Premier Plate Hopes Slip Away
Ali Auglah’s 19th-minute goal gave Central Coast a 1-0 win, leaving Newcastle four points clear with one round left.
- On Sunday, the Newcastle Jets secured their maiden A-League Premiership after second-placed Auckland suffered a shock 1-0 home loss to the Central Coast Mariners at Mount Smart Stadium.
- Following a 2-all draw with Victory in Melbourne on Friday, the Jets entered the weekend four points clear of Auckland, making their lead insurmountable after the Mariners' upset victory.
- Ali Auglah scored the decisive goal in the 19th minute, while a 30-minute storm delay disrupted play and controversy surrounded a yellow card issued to Central Coast defender James Donachie in the 13th minute.
- Newcastle Jets CEO Tain Drinkwater told the Newcastle Herald the achievement was 'amazing, fantastic,' noting the team has also secured the Australia Cup under rookie coach Mark Milligan six months ago.
- The club now targets a trophy treble heading into the A-League finals series, beginning with a final regular-season match against the Mariners in Newcastle next Saturday.
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C 33%
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