Andrew Hoole celebrates scoring Newcastle's opening goal against Brisbane. Source: Bradley Kanaris / Getty Images
NEWCASTLE has continued its recent dominance over Brisbane with an upset 2-0 win over the A-League leaders at Suncorp Stadium.
The Jets are now unbeaten in their past four matches against the Roar, a run of matches that has included three victories.
Despite Brisbane dominating possession, the Jets hung tough and were rewarded for their diligence in recording their fifth win of the season.
Having grabbed a first-half lead via an own goal from Roar defender James Donachie, the Jets sealed their win in the dying stages with a goal from substitute Joey Gibbs after some excellent work from the impressive Josh Brillante.
While an ordinary playing surface due to two recent concerts didn't help the Roar's renowned passing game, the hosts lacked composure in front of goal as they lost for the third time this season and for the first time at home in 11 months.
Brisbane had the first chance of the contest in the eighth minute after a brilliant build-up involving more than half of the Roar team.
Working their way from one side of the field to the other, the Roar eventually managed to get behind Brisbane's defence via a Besart Berisha cross which found Ivan Franjic beyond the far post.
Franjic then laid the ball back into the path of midfielder Liam Miller, who seemed certain to score.
But with only Jets goalkeeper Mark Birighitti to beat, Miller failed to hit the target with his shot.
The Roar continued to dominate and had another great chance to open the scoring in the 18th minute after pouncing on a sloppy pass from Jets midfielder Josh Brillante.
Grateful recipient Berisha was quick to release the ball to McKay, who in turn found Franjic in dangerous position.
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However the Socceroo's first touch let him down and he failed to get a decent shot away.
Realising his side's problems, Jets coach Gary van Egmond changed formation, abandoning his narrow diamond midfield shape and opting for what was in essence a five-man midfield when Brisbane were in possession.
It worked immediately, with the Roar no longer having space on the flanks to create havoc.
The Jets were able to work their way back into the contest and made the Roar pay for their earlier misses when they took the lead after 34 minutes.
Jacob Pepper found Andrew Hoole, who got the better of Brisbane skipper Matt Smith before firing a dangerous low cross across the face of Brisbane's goal.
While the ball didn't reach intended target Adam Taggart, it forced Roar defender Donachie into an outstretched clearance that ended up in his own net.
It continued Donachie's run of outs against the Jets, with the youngster having gifted Newcastle their winning goal when the two sides met at Hunter Stadium last month.
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