Wanderers coach says sorry for media no-show as his side puts the drama behind them to overcome Perth
The Wanderers coach admits he has stuff going on in his personal life, and insists he has full support of playing group.
A rejuvenated Perth Glory have continued their improved form by ending the Western Sydney Wanderers’ seven-game A-League winning run in an exciting 2-2 draw at nib Stadium on Saturday night.
Glory appeared set for a third victory in a week when Mitch Oxborrow delivered his first A-League goal in style in the 60th minute.
However, the Wanderers secured the draw thanks to an 81st minute strike by Mitch Nichols to remain unbeaten in the last eight games and five points clear on top of the table.
Perth made the perfect start, with Diego Castro converting a penalty inside the first two minutes.
However, the Wanderers were threatening and drew level in the 20th minute thanks to a clinically precise corner set piece play.
The corner was taken by Dario Vidosic who went short to Nichols and then Scott Jamieson drove it into the box where Brendon Santalab was waiting to put home his second goal of the season.
It was the Wanderers who continued to press for another goal either side of halftime until Oxborrow joined the party.
The left-footer took a free-kick almost 30 metres from home and scorched the shot around the wall.
A diving Redmayne had no chance of stopping it finding the right corner.
Another well worked piece by Western Sydney where Romeo Castelen and Andreu set up Nichols, saw the game end with the 2-2 draw.
The Wanderers have a short turnaround before hosting the Newcastle Jets on Christmas Eve, while Glory take on a hungry Victory in Melbourne next Sunday.
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