On a beautiful day and on an amazing playing surface Weston welcomed the Newcastle Jets to Rockwell Automation Park for the final round of the season.

Our young U19s were first off the rank and although going down 1-2 will feature in the semi finals.

The U22s suffered defeat 1-4 but despite the loss it was impressive to see how they turned a slow start to the year around and finish strongly.

First grade had it all to play for. Only a win would suffice and to add more spice it was against the other contenders for the title, the Jets youth.

A superb crowd had turned up on a perfect day. BAR TV were live streaming the game and the 50th season celebrations were happening that night - Big day!

Weston began the game strongly and were clearly up for it putting the Jets under pressure from the start. As the half progressed both teams settled and the Bears were denied a strong penalty shout when the Jets keeper, who had an outstanding game, appeared to foul in the area but play was waved on. The Jets threatened but it was Weston who definitely had the better chances of the half.

Early pressure after half time from the Bears finally paid off when Carl Thornton met a lovely Nathan Morris corner to give Weston a 1-0 lead in the 48th min.
Both teams traded blows with the majority of the chances falling to the Bears. As time started to wind down the Jets began to assert themselves and a period of pressure finally paid off. A free kick on the edge of the box, while superbly saved by Tim Pratt, saw the ball fall to a Jets player who made no mistake from close range.

Weston had 8 minutes to find the goal need to take the premiership back and although chances were created the Jets held on to lift the cup.

The Weston Workers Bears would like to congratulate the Newcastle Jets youth on their premiership and thank them for adding to what was a great day for football.

To our lads, it was a super effort and on another day it would have been ours. However, the great thing about football is there is always a next time and both 1st grade and the U19s have semi finals to prepare for.

Well done everyone on their regular seasons and let's get behind our teams in the semi finals and.....

C'mon you Bears!!!

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