Perth Glory
2
Match Complete
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
0
A. Grant | 66' | |||
J. D. D. P. LA3pez | 58' | |||
55' | M. Jurman | |||
G. WA 1/4 thrich | 18' | |||
I. Franjic | 10' |
16 | Shots | 10 | ||
6 | On Target | 3 | ||
6 | Fouls | 15 | ||
3 | Corners | 9 | ||
2 | Offsides | 2 | ||
0 | Red Cards | 0 | ||
2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
Perth Glory record back-to-back wins for the first time this season and heap more pressure on Western Sydney Wanderers coach Markus Babbel.
The defenders took over striking duties for Perth, as Gregory Wuthrich and Alex Grant popped up with goals either side of half-time.
It was a comfortable victory for the home side who welcome Newcastle Jets to HBF Park next weekend.
Meanwhile, the Wanderers look short on confidence and will need to pick themselves up for a big game against Western United on Friday night.
Final score
Perth Glory 2
Western Sydney Wanderers 0
Perth Glory welcome the Western Sydney Wanderers to HBF Park in Round 10 of the A-League. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 9:45pm (AEDT).
With Christmas just around the corner, Perth Glory have a chance to bring some festive cheer to their home supporters and record back-to-back wins for the first time this season.
Following a frustrating start to the 2019-20 campaign, the defending premiers clicked into gear with a 3-0 win at Melbourne City last week.
The defending Premiers punished a lacklustre City and kept their first clean sheet in the process, but coach Tony Popovic is still demanding more from his players own home soil.
Western Sydney were flying after four rounds following three wins and a draw, but have since lost momentum and could find themselves out of the top six this weekend.
Defensively, Markus Babbel’s side have been in good shape, but refereeing decisions and missed chances have cost them of late.
This game is the red-and-blacks’ third away trip in succession, but Babbel is confident his team can come through this difficult patch and get a positive result in the West.
The Wanderers did claim victory at Perth in the FFA Cup back in August but have not won an A-League game at this venue since February 2014.
In team news, Glory’s Dino Djulbic is ruled out with an ankle injury while fellow-defender Osama Malik is still not fully fit after a hamstring problem. Kristian Popovic also misses out with a thigh strain.
For Western Sydney, Jordan O’Doherty and Radoslaw Majewski are both still sidelined with knee injuries.
Prediction
Perth are yet to record a home win this season but this match looks like the perfect opportunity to fix that.
It will be a very warm evening and the energy of Chris Ikonomidis could be vital for the home side.
Another player to watch in this game is Wanderers midfielder Nicolai Muller. The German looks to be settling into A-League football and scored his first goal for the club in last week’s defeat to Wellington.
For the result, I am tipping a Glory win. The away side have endured a tough run, losing three on the bounce, and this trip across the Nullarbor is probably coming at a bad time.
Perth Glory 2-0 Western Sydney Wanderers
Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 9:45pm (AEDT).
Where: HBF Park
When: 9:45pm (AEDT)
TV: FOX Sports 505
Stream: MyFootball Live App, Kayo Sports
Perth Glory squad
1. Tando Vealphi (gk), 2. Alex Grant, 3. Jacob Tratt, 4. Gregory Wuthrich, 5. Ivan Franjic, 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
1-3 to be omitted
Western Sydney Wanderers FC squad
1. Daniel Lopar (gk), 4. Dylan McGowan, 5. Daniel Georgievski, 7. Mitchell Duke (c), 9. Nicolai Muller, 11. Bruce Kamau, 13. Tass Mourdoukoutas, 14. Alex Meier, 16. Mathieu Corder, 17. Keanu Baccus, 19. Pirmin Schwegler, 21. Tarek Elrich, 22. Nicholas Sullivan, 27. Kwame Yeboah, 29. Daniel Wilmering, 33. Tate Russell, 34. Patrick Ziegler, 35. Mohamed Adam, 40. Nicholas Suman (gk)
2-4 to be omitted
Harry Selassie
Roar Rookie
Not been a good start for German coaches in the A League. Both Kurz' Melbourne Victory and Babbel's Western Sydney Wanderers have been big time under performers so far. Has nothing to do with their nationality of course but no doubt both coaches clubs are playing like much less than the sum of their parts.
Kanggas2
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Interesting
Nemesis
Guest
A league crowds are in free fall ALT Facts. Fake news. Yr on Yr average crowds CCM: +22% WEL: +24% WSW: +55% AUFC: nearly the same (+ 10 people per match) Perth down a fraction City likely up a fraction by this time next week. Sydney haven't yet played the home derby. Last season they had played one. MVFC & Brisbane are definitely down.
Kanggas2
Roar Rookie
A league crowds are in free fall
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
:football: FULL-TIME :football: Perth Glory 2 – 0 Western Sydney Wanderers Perth Glory record back-to-back wins for the first time this season and heap more pressure on Wanderers coach Markus Babbel. The defenders took over striking duties for Perth, as Gregory Wuthrich and Alex Grant popped up with goals either side of half-time. It was a comfortable victory for the home side who welcome Newcastle Jets to HBF Park next weekend. WSW look short on confidence and will need to pick themselves up for a big game against Western United on Friday night.
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
4 mimutes added time Perth Glory 2 - 0 Western Sydney Wanderers
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
90' WSW win a late corner.
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
87' The home side are sitting a little deep. There are always still some nerves at 2-0, but this is Tony Popovic shutting up shop.
Daniel Greenland
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85' Yeboah shoots high and wide. Time is very much against the away side now. Glory 2 - 0 WSW
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
83' Bakkus has a brilliant effort at goal from 25-yards which flies just over the top. Glory 2 - 0 WSW
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
81' Alex Grant mops up well at the back for Glory. Concentration needed from the home side now to see this game out. Wanderers will keep coming.
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
80' This game is the red-and-blacks’ third away trip in succession. Can Markus Babbel use that as an excuse? Yes, but his side also look seriously devoid of confidence.
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
78' It's looking like back-to-back wins for the first time this season for Perth Glory. WSW need a goal, and quickly.
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
77' Chianese is on for Ikonomidis. Glory 2 - 0 WSW
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
75′ Juande is down receiving treatment.
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
72' That might be it for Wanderers as Georgievski runs the ball out of play after a heavy touch. Touch of a Diplodocus in fact.
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
70' Drinks break.
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
Glory's free-kick from the left finds its way through to Alex Grant around the centre spot. The defender takes one touch, eyes on the ball, bang! Fantastic strike. Glory 2 - 0 WSW
66'
Daniel Greenland
Roar Guru
GOAL! Glory 2 – 0 WSW (Grant 67′) And the crowd go crackers! A strikers finish from the defender.