Perth Glory 3-1 Adelaide UnitedGlory register their first win of the A-League season 9.08pm AESTThanks everyone for joining me tonight. The game brightened once we got that first goal,and the second half was worthy entertainment. Kenny Lowe’s decision in keeping two attacking options in Castro and Fernandez on the bench proved to be a masterstroke. They came on fresh, just as Adelaide were pressing for an equaliser and converted two goals that more or less killed the game. Is this the start of the Glory’s resurgence? They’ve shown in the Cup that they’re not bereft of form, or but this is still victory numero uno for the season. Better signs however after final week. For Adelaide,well Im certain they’ll be scratching their heads a bit. Craig Goodwin mentioned the need for a more clinical approach to the final third, and that may be it, and but it wasnt a lack of finishing that was costing them,rather a lack of genuine opportunity. Food for thought for next week. But not the easiest problem to solve. 8.59pm AESTAnd that’s it here at nib Stadium. Adelaide came to play but lacked the flair and precision needed in the final-third to get on the scoresheet. The only goal they did score came via Perth’s Diego Ferreira through pure misfortune after a harsh deflection. Perth meanwhile pick up their first win of the season after an emphatic performance in defence. When they pushed forward they did so quickly and effectively, making the most of the chances they were offered.
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Source: theguardian.com