Cessnock will host a Hyundai A-League pre-season clash between the Newcastle Jets and the Western Sydney Wanderers next month.
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The teams will go head to head on Saturday, September 24, in the trial match at Cessnock Sportsground as part of their pre-season preparations.
Cessnock City Council’s general manager Stephen Glen said it was shaping up to be a fantastic day.
“It’s great we’ve been able to attract such a fantastic event and we look forward to seeing the community get behind the teams in their last hit out before the season gets underway,” he said.
“There will also be a free clinic on Friday, September 23, for young local football players giving them an opportunity to get tips off some of Australia’s best players.”
The football clinic will cater for up to 200 boys and girls aged between six and 12.
More details will be released by the Jets in early September at www.newcastlejets.com.au.
Newcastle Jets run a program named Jets: Play which is fuelled by the club’s major community partner Greater Bank.
Hosting this program in Cessnock will allow local kids to engage with Jets players ahead of the game.
Newcastle Jets chief executive pfficer Lawrie McKinna said the club was excited to be hosting a pre-season match at Cessnock Sportsground, a venue he described as superb.
“We know we have many members and supporters that live in and around the region, so we’re delighted to have received Cessnock City Council’s support to host our final pre-season trial match at a great venue,” McKinna said.
“Playing in Cessnock is definitely a great outcome for the club - it is an easy 45 minute drive from Newcastle on the Hunter Expressway and is also close to towns such as Kurri Kurri, Maitland and Singleton, so we expect the game will attract a significant and parochial crowd.”
Western Wanderers chief executive office John Tsatsimas said the team was looking forward to visiting Cessnock and taking on the Newcastle Jets.
Bears in boxseat
The Weston Bears under-22 and under-19 teams are both in strong positions to advance to the grand final after first leg wins in their finals at Cooks Square Park on Saturday.
The Bears under 22s defeated Broadmeadow Magic 2-0 and are in the boxseat to face the winner of the other semi-final between Hamilton Olympic and the Emerging Jets. The young Jets won the first leg 4-1
Weston’s under 19s defeated the Emerging Jets 1-0. Broadmeadow Magic had a 2-1 win against Hamilton in the other final.
Both Bears fixtures are at Jack McLaughlin Oval on Saturday.
