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MATCH REVIEW
Perth Glory sealed their place in this year’s finals series with an impressive 3-1 win over fellow top six side Brisbane Roar at nib Stadium. Wellington Phoenix’s draw earlier in the day meant that Perth only needed a draw to cement their finals spot.
In an entertaining match both sides created numerous opportunities with a combined 30 plus shots on goal as has been the trend in recent games between these two teams.
Brett Holman’s deflected goal in the 57th minute cancelled out Richard Garcia’s first half opener but Glory nerves were settled just over ten minutes later when a brilliant left footed volley by Andy Keogh restored Perth’s lead.
Less than ten minutes later Glory captain started off singing by the local fans after his excellent curling right foot strike that gave his side an unassailable 3-1 lead.
The win will restore some badly needed confidence for Perth, their first win in five games.
John Aloisi would have been disappointed with some slack defence in the second half. Poor marking and no pressure cost them the two second half goals. Nonetheless there were moments that would have pleased Aloisi. Manuel Arana had some good creative passages but striker red hot Jamie Maclaren missed several chances.
The downside to Perth’s night was the injury to their little maestro Diego Castro who copped a cork thigh in the first half and came off early in the second half. Coach Kenny Lowe will be hoping it’s nothing too serious.
FINAL SCORE
PERTH GLORY – 3
BRISBANE ROAR – 1
Perth Glory vs Brisbane Roar: A League live scores, blog
FINAL WHISTLE and Perth win 3-1
Perth Glory vs Brisbane Roar: A League live scores, blog
Final minute of injury time now. Perth will play in the finals and move up to 5th on the table.
Perth Glory vs Brisbane Roar: A League live scores, blog
82′ – Risdon and Keogh combine, Risdon cross for Taggart…just can’t get enough power on it.
Perth 3-1
Perth Glory vs Brisbane Roar: A League live scores, blog
Some poor defence on those last two Perth goals. No pressure and poor marking to blame.
Perth Glory vs Brisbane Roar: A League live scores, blog
76′ – Mills on the left sideline passes in board to Griffiths just inside the box….curls it beautifully into the far corner of the net for a ripper GOAL!!!
Perth 3-1
Perth Glory vs Brisbane Roar: A League live scores, blog
73′ – Holman …inside the box…..tries to curl it into the corner…but not enough curve
Perth 2-1
Perth Glory vs Brisbane Roar: A League live scores, blog
70′ – Glory make another sub. Wilson on for Oxborrow
Perth 2-1 …no more subs for Perth
Perth Glory vs Brisbane Roar: A League live scores, blog
Perth may have just sealed their place in the finals with that Keogh goal
Perth Glory vs Brisbane Roar: A League live scores, blog
Perth may have just sealed their place in the finals with that Keogh goal
Perth Glory vs Brisbane Roar: A League live scores, blog
67′ – Risdon breaks down the right….long cross to Keogh….Keogh with an excellent left foot volley into the corner of the net for a GOAL!!
Perth back in front 2-1
Perth Glory vs Brisbane Roar: A League live scores, blog
63′ – Maclaren released from a quick pass from Pepper….onto goal…excellent block by Goian
Perth Glory vs Brisbane Roar: A League live scores, blog
61′ – Arana another excellent cross to Maclaren…header….just wide
1-1
Perth Glory vs Brisbane Roar: A League live scores, blog
Lucky there Brisbane. Nervous times now for Glory. Need to maintain at least a draw.
Perth Glory vs Brisbane Roar: A League live scores, blog
57′ – Arana breaks free…plays it to Holman inside the box…moves on to his right….shot is blocked but ricochets into the back of the net for a fortunate GOAL!!
1-1
Perth Glory vs Brisbane Roar: A League live scores, blog
54′ – Keogh releases Taggart…just outside the box….blazes way over the crossbar
Perth 1-0
Perth Glory vs Brisbane Roar: A League live scores, blog
Judging by the ice pack, Castro has either done a hamstring or corked the back of the thigh. Think it was a cork from the Pepper tackle.
Perth Glory vs Brisbane Roar: A League live scores, blog
49′ – Castro now coming off….hopefully nothing too serious.
Perth Glory vs Brisbane Roar: A League live scores, blog
Good news for Perth as Castro remains on the ground
Perth Glory vs Brisbane Roar: A League live scores, blog
2nd half gets under way……lets hope its as good as the first
Perth Glory vs Brisbane Roar: A League live scores, blog
Perth leading shots inside the box 8-3. Really stretching the Roar defence with most attacks coming from out wide.
Perth Glory vs Brisbane Roar: A League live scores, blog
HALF TIME at nib Stadium and Perth lead 1-0
Perth Glory vs Brisbane Roar: A League live scores, blog
Lowe going to wait until half time ….good decision…he’ll be hoping Castro may recover during the break.
Perth leading 1-0
Perth Glory vs Brisbane Roar: A League live scores, blog
Very disappointed. Regular watcher or Serie A, Bundesliga and Championship and sometimes Scottish league. Taking 3 (incl French) of the big 5 leagues in world football means a big downgrade in Fox’s sports package and that should reflect in lower prices…fat chance.
I’m hoping another provider picks up BEIN. Ideally Optus as they have EPL and La Liga.
Foxtel's axing of beIN Sports is another slap in the face for football fans