The drama was thick in Tuesday night A-League, with myriad twists and turns before Melbourne City and Perth Glory eventually finished their contest with the result being a 3-all draw.
Final score
Melbourne City 3
Perth Glory 3
Melbourne City hosts Perth Glory in a matchup that promises plenty of goals. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7:50pm AEDT.
Defensive issues have plagued Melbourne and Perth in recent weeks, so expect a high scoring contest between two teams desperate to get back into the winner’s circle.
After a promising start to the season, the Glory find themselves outside the top six after last week’s heavy defeat to league leaders Sydney FC at home.
After attaining an early lead, Sydney FC showcased their premiership credentials by scoring 4 consecutive goals en route to a comprehensive 4-1 victory in Perth.
City meanwhile is coming off a well-deserved 2-1 defeat to rivals Victory. Despite opening the scoring through Tim Cahill, City once again were opened up far too easily in defence and could have easily conceded three or four goals against a team that they dispatched easily back in round two.
Melbourne’s defensive woes stretch back to the game against Brisbane three rounds ago where they were lucky to secure a score draw at home. Against Sydney FC and Melbourne of late, City are far too passive playing out from the back and this allows opposition teams to press and force John van’t Schip’s men into turning over possession cheaply.
Whilst City’s performance improved in the second half against Victory, they were still opened up comfortably by their rivals in the second half, and this ultimately led to their third defeat of the A-League campaign.
Indeed City can ill-afford to underestimate Perth tonight. The Glory have performed well at AAMI Park this season, securing an upset win over City in round 3 to go along with a draw against Victory several rounds later.
Prediction
Perth’s performances though have fallen significantly over the past few rounds and City should win tonight if attacking stars Bruno Fornaroli and Cahill are serviced well.
City to win 3-1
Stevo
Roar Rookie
Got home and I'm still gasping for air! What happened there? Bruno, two missed penalties - Holy Mother of God the captaincy is weighing him down. We succumbed to sucker punches from the Glory. And worst thing is that it should have been expected. That's how they did us over last time. Why is JVS still the gaffer CFG ????????????????????????
Nemesis
Guest
Super 90 minutes of football for the neutral fans. This is real sport. Not contrived sport to generate entertainment. You either like it, or you don't. It's not perfect. It never will be.
Alan
Roar Guru
An epic contest ends with City and Glory playing out a six goal thriller. City led on three occasions but the Glory never gave in and responded in kind to secure another precious point away from home. Diego Castro was superb for Perth as was Liam Reddy who saved two penalties to secure the draw. City only have themselves to blame for dropping more points at home. They are losing momentum after a great start to the season. Their defence is shambolic at times and it is something they have to rectify if they hope to win the competition. Same goes for Perth. What a game. City 3 Glory 3
Alan
Roar Guru
FULLTIME City 3 Glory 3
Alan
Roar Guru
97' - Gee City have blown some opportunities tonight to secure the win. This will feel like a win for Perth. City once again let a match slip from their grasp. Fornaroli with two penalties saved tonight. City 3 Glory 3
Alan
Roar Guru
Reddy the hero for Glory yet again as Reddy dives to his left to deny Fornaroli who will finish with a double tonight....but a sour taste nonetheless. What a night this has been! City 3 Glory 3
Alan
Roar Guru
One of the most dramatic contests I have ever seen in the A-League. Reddy vs Fornaroli now....4 minutes to be added on after this.. CHANCE CITY Reddy saves again!!!! City 3 Glory 3
Alan
Roar Guru
BRANDAN HAS ALSO BEEN SENT OFF FOR LASHING OUT AGAINST DJULBIC WHO ALSO GOT SENT OFF FOR LASHING OUT FIRST IN THE AREA WITH HIS FEET. City 3 Glory 3
Alan
Roar Guru
WHAT DRAMA DJULBIC SENT OFF FOR LASHING OUT WITH HIS FOOT AGAINST BRANDAN. BIG CALL. DO OR DIE NOW FOR FORNAROLI... City 3 Glory 3
Alan
Roar Guru
CHANCE CITY Reddy saves Glory from defeat! What save at the near post! Djulbic has now been sent off!!!! RED CARD GLORY PENALTY CITY City 3 Glory 3
Alan
Roar Guru
89' - Perth clear their lines. Draw looking a likely result. City will be far more frustrated with this result compared to Perth. City 3 Glory 3
Alan
Roar Guru
CHANCE GLORY Marinkovic yet again with all the time in the world shoots from distance but he hits the bar!!! City dodge a bullet... City 3 Glory 3
Alan
Roar Guru
City with this result will draw level with Victory but stay fourth on goal difference. The Glory though may still steal this....freekick to Perth. 87' - City break clear as the clock winds down... City 3 Glory 3
Alan
Roar Guru
85' - City win a freekick in a dangerous area. Brattan the player fouled. Big moment..Colazo's delivery headed away. City 3 Glory 3
Alan
Roar Guru
82' - Genreau's first involvement sees him head the ball straight to Reddy. He replaced Caceres. Game on a knife's edge. City only have themselves to blame for not winning this. City 3 Glory 3
Alan
Roar Guru
80' - Caceres who has had a shocker tonight is replaced. Castro meanwhile comes off for Perth. Hmmm. Chianese comes on for Perth. Gee I would not have taken Castro off. Goodness me! City 3 Glory 3
Alan
Roar Guru
CHANCE CITY Perth fail to clear their lines and Kamau nearly pounces but his half-volley is not clean and Reddy can save fairly easily... City 3 Glory 3
Alan
Roar Guru
78' - Williams comes on for Warren as Perth make their second change. Warren has had a shocker tonight against Kamau. Perth's attackers though have come to his rescue. City 3 Glory 3
Alan
Roar Guru
76' - Game firmly in the balance. Both teams desperate to win what has been the most dramatic match of the season thus far. Glory get the freekick. City 3 Glory 3
Alan
Roar Guru
74' - Fornaroli in space shoots straight to Reddy. City dominating possession but Perth sitting back knowing full well they can destroy City on the counter City 3 Glory 3