Melbourne City FC
0
95
Perth Glory
3
| 71' |  | T. Mrcela | ||
| 47' | | H. Delbridge | ||
| 27' | | B. Fornaroli | ||
| 19' |  | J. D. D. P. LA3pez | ||
| S. Jamieson | | 9' |
| 13 | Shots | 9 | ||
| 2 | On Target | 3 | ||
| 11 | Fouls | 13 | ||
| 7 | Corners | 7 | ||
| 2 | Offsides | 1 | ||
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 | ||
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
Melbourne City welcome Perth Glory to AAMI Park on Friday evening in Round 9 of the 2019-20 A-League season. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 7:30pm (AEDT).
The weekend begins with City aiming to climb back on top of the A-League ladder at the expense of bottom side Perth.
Erick Mombaerts’ side have made a fast start to the season, picking up five wins from seven matches and are currently sat just two points behind first-placed Sydney FC.
In contrast, the Glory have been off the pace and suffered three defeats in November, including last Friday’s 1-0 loss to Melbourne Victory at tonight’s venue.
Despite dominating possession against the Victory and having twice as many shots as their opponents, the men from out west were unable to find the back of the net.
Last season’s premiers will be hoping to turn their frustrating season around in this game and striker Bruno Fornaroli will have added incentive to get on the scoresheet.
The Uruguayan will be facing his former club for the first time since his well-documented feud with former coach Warren Joyce curtailed his time in Melbourne.
The no.9 became a fan favourite at City, scoring 48 A-League goals in 70 games, and says he is feeling back to his best leading the line for Perth.
“I have that feeling (like) in my first year at City,” he said.
“I’m excited. I feel happy again. That’s most important for me.”
It took a little while, but City seem to have found their new goalscoring hero in one of their own.
Jamie Maclaren has already notched nine goals in just four appearances this season, including a stoppage-time winner against Western Sydney last time out.
The Melbourne-born forward – who scored a hat-trick for the Socceroos in October – is in brilliant form and needs a goal against Glory to become only the second City player in history (after Ross McCormack) to score in five consecutive games.
Perth will need to be at their very best to stop him as they go in search of a positive result to boost their confidence ahead of the busy festive schedule.
City will be boosted by the return of Connor Metcalfe who has recovered from a minor hamstring injury. Richard Windbichler could also feature from the bench. Mombaerts will not risk Florin Berenguer as he continues his return to full fitness.
Glory defender Osama Malik is still out of contention with a hamstring problem and Kristian Popovic is also unavailable after picking up an injury last week. Brandon Wilson and Jacob Tratt have both been promoted to the matchday squad.
Prediction
Glory would settle for a draw here ahead of two winnable home games in the run to Christmas. Tony Popovic may feel his side have deserved more points from their performances so far, but goals win matches and they are not scoring enough.
This game may be closer than the league standings suggest, but it is difficult to see past a home win.
Glory are yet to keep a clean sheet this season and I can’t see that changing against the joint top-scorers who have been imperious at AAMI Park this season.
Melbourne City 2-1 Perth Glory
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Game information
Kick-off: 7:30pm (AEDT)
Venue: AAMI Park
Broadcast: Fox Sports
Online: Kayo Sports, MyFootball Live App
Squads
Melbourne City
1. Tom Glover (GK), 2. Scott Galloway, 3. Scott Jamieson (C), 4. Harrison Delbridge, 6. Josh Brillante, 7. Rostyn Griffiths, 8. Javier Cabrera, 9. Jamie Maclaren, 10. Florin Berenguer 11. Craig Noone, 13. Nathaniel Atkinson, 17. Denis Genreau, 19. Lachlan Wales, 20. Adrian Luna, 21. Ramy Najjarine, 22. Curtis Good, 23. Dean Bouzanis (GK), 30. Moudi Najjar, 34. Connor Metcalfe, 49. Stefan Colakovski
**2-4 to be omitted**
Perth Glory
1. Tando Velaphi (GK), 2. Alex Grant, 3. Jacob Tratt, 4. Gregory Wuthrich, 5. Ivan Franjic, 6. Dino Djulbic, 7. Joel Chianese, 8. James Meredith, 9. Bruno Fornaroli, 12. Kim Soo-Beom, 14. Chris Harold, 15. Brandon Wilson, 16. Tomislav Mrcela, 17. Diego Castro (C), 19. Chris Ikonomidis, 20. Jake Brimmer, 27. Juande, 28. Gabriel Popovic, 33. Liam Reddy (GK), 88. Neil Kilkenny
**2-4 to be omitted**
fabian gulino
Roar Rookie
melb city all I can say they werent stunned,just plain lazy and pathetic perfotmance.
Stevo
Roar Rookie
“A week ago you smugly suggested after MVFC vs Perth: I don’t thing either of these teams will be taking home silverware this season.” Yet to see anything that changes my view. “Maybe, you should concentrate more on the inadequacies of your own team.” I often do. ” I thought Perth would give City a smack.” Opinion. “They did.” Indeed!
Stevo
Roar Rookie
We have shipped goals this season but we found no way through the Popovic defensive wall either. Problems last night at both ends. But seriously, Delbo and Deano unable to prevent the first goal is just soooo ridiculous. And later Delbo sidefooting it in for an own goal!! Does he hold the record for own goals in the HAL? That was slapstick comedy right there. And it only got worse as the game progressed. Oh, Mother of God save us poor supporters :crying:
James caddle
Guest
Well it seems Perth picked city’s game plan and shut them down we were crap in defence .glad too see Fornarole getting a good reception the man was great for city till Joyce stuffed it up .we will bounce back go city
Nemesis
Guest
A week ago you smugly suggested after MVFC vs Perth: I don't thing either of these teams will be taking home silverware this season. Maybe, you should concentrate more on the inadequacies of your own team. I thought Perth would give City a smack. They did.
hayboy
Roar Rookie
Dayum Glory!
Stevo
Roar Rookie
That City performance was the definition of krap.
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
Melbourne City 0 – 3 Perth Glory Perth Glory take all three points at AAMI Park after a thoroughly convincing victory over Melbourne City. After an even start, City gifted Bruno Fornaroli the opening goal which proved to be the key moment in the match. Glory grew in confidence after taking the lead and doubled their advantage immediately after the re-start thanks to a Harrison Delbridge own goal. City rarely threatened a comeback and Tomislav Mrcela wrapped up the win with a powerful header from close range. Perth have a chance to push further up the ladder with two home games before Christmas, starting with Western Sydney Wanderers next Saturday. Melbourne City travel to Newcastle Jets next Sunday afternoon.
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
Melbourne City's Jamie Maclaren: "From front to back we weren't good enough"
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
:football: FULL-TIME :football: Melbourne City 0 – 3 Perth Glory
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
90+4' City go in search of a consolation but Perth Glory want their first clean sheet of the season.
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
91+1' Chance! Chianese has a shot blocked on the line. It would have been ruled out for offside.
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
4 mins added time Time for a fourth goal? It wouldn't flatter the Glory.
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
89' Final embers of the game now, as the small travelling section of Glory fans decide on a suitable watering hole. Joel Chianese wins a late corner.
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
87' Bruno Fornaroli gets a warm applause as he departs the action.
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
85' Wuthrich gets to the ball in front of Wales as City hit balls into the channels. Maclaren has been kept very quiet. Perth Glory are up to sixth place on the ladder, for a few hours anyway.
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
82' Metcalfe and Delbridge are down injured after a clash of heads. He has been impressive, Connor Metcalfe.
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
80' Metcalfe exchanges passes with Luna but Glory manage to snuff out the danger on the edge of the box. City 0 – 3 Glory
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
78′ Goal disallowed! Metcalfe sticks the ball in the Glory net, but he had strayed offside. City 0 – 3 Glory
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
77' Mrcela gets across to clear danger again for Glory. The defender has been superb on his return to the side.