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Glory's Risdon wants more wonder goals

31st March, 2015
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Perth Glory defender Josh Risdon hopes his recent wonder strike caught the attention of Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou.

Risdon unleashed a 23-yard thunderbolt to inspire Glory to a 3-2 win over the Wanderers last Saturday.

The 22-year-old right back was on the cusp of an Asian Cup call-up earlier this year, and he hopes his strong performances this season will boost his chances of earning a Socceroos debut in the near future.

“Hopefully (Postecoglou) saw that,” Risdon said.

“I think that’s part of my game that I was missing – the final third, the last ball, and just that cutting edge.

“Hopefully I’ve got a few more to come.

“I know my main job is to stay and defend, but every chance I get I like to have a venture forward and try to help out when I can.

“Hopefully my chance comes for the Socceroos.”

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With just four games remaining, Glory sit equal on points with second-placed Melbourne Victory, and just one behind ladder-leaders Wellington.

Perth have an excellent chance to boost their chances of a top-two berth when they take on the last-placed Jets in Newcastle on Monday.

Saturday’s win against the Wanderers broke a nine-match winless run for Perth, and Risdon said the club was looking to finish off the season strongly.

Midfielder Danny De Silva and striker Jamie Maclaren are a chance to feature against the Jets if they pull up well from their stint with the Olyroos.

Veteran Ruben Zadkovich is a chance to return from a knee injury, while winger Youssouf Hersi (hamstring) is edging closer towards a playing return.

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