Perth Glory
nib Stadium
Sunday, 5 Sep 2010
5:00PM AEST
Wellington Phoenix
T Velaphi
1
S Neville
12
J Coyne
3
J Harnwell
5
N Sekulovski
19
A Pellegrino
16
J Burns
7
S McGarry
14
T Howarth
17
R Fowler
9
M Sterjovski
21
A Todd
4
B Jelic
11
A Skorich
22
A Vrteski
20
Preview: Perth Glory v Wellington Phoenix
Date: Sunday September 5
Kick-off: 3:00pm AWST (5:00pm AEST)
Venue: nib Stadium, Perth
Head-to-head
Played 10: Wins: Perth Glory 3, Wellington Phoenix 5, Draws: 2
History
Two years ago, these two teams were playing off for what many regarded as the wooden spoon cup. How times have changed as both these sides made the A-League finals for the first time last season and coincidentally played each other in what proved a nail-biting penalty shoot-out win to Wellington at Westpac Stadium. Now they're both regarded as serious title contenders this year, although the Phoenix may have to still overcome some travelling jitters, having lost to the Glory the last three times they've played them in Perth.
Season so far
Perth Glory: DWWD
Wellington Phoenix: DWL
Match Committee
The Glory have named one of their most experienced line-ups of the season, with coach Dave Mitchell recalling Andy Todd (knee), Mile Sterjovski (ankle) and Jamie Harnwell (calf) from injury, while promoting exciting youngster Andrija Jukic. Mitchell still has to drop three players from his squad, however, and it will be interesting to see if all three of the players brought back from injury play, especially as Sterjovski appeared to be labouring a little at training during the week. Striker Michael Baird is the only Glory player to come out after his suspension for simulation against the Heart last week.
Just one change for the Phoenix this week as Manny Muscat has been called into the Maltese national squad for an international match this weekend. His place is taken by Wellington's new signing from Melbourne, Nick Ward, although whether Ward has had enough time to fit into the side remains to be seen. Muscat's absence, though, is a big blow to the Wellington defence that is already missing the unavailable Jade North.
Danger men
Steven McGarry - The Scottish midfielder has slotted into the Glory side perfectly after his move in the January transfer window. An industrious presence in the heart of midfield, McGarry is adept at picking out quality passes while giving skipper Jacob Burns plenty of help by taking on extra defensive responsibility.
Tim Brown - The Phoenix vice-captain enjoyed a career best season in 2009-10 in front of goal as he popped up with eight notches in his belt from a midfield position. He may have endured a difficult off-season with a shoulder injury that restricted his World Cup appearances for New Zealand, but the Glory will have to ensure Brown doesn't slip the leash for he scored more times last season than a recognised Wellington goal scorer like Chris Greenacre.
Where the game will be won
Defence is going to prove crucial in this encounter as both sides have some serious goalscoring quality up front. There are questions lingering over both back fours, however, as an undermanned Glory defence missing Harnwell and Todd last week was torn open repeatedly by the Melbourne Heart in the first half last week. Perth's defensive line did tighten as Josh Mitchell and Jamie Coyne established a partnership, but the surety of Todd's reading of the play and quality distribution has still been missing from this Perth side. Regardless of who lines up in defence, they'll have to be on their guard to combat players like Paul Ifill and Greenacre.
It's a similar problem for Wellington as the Phoenix look to bounce back from last week's loss to Brisbane. The defence has been seriously weakened by Muscat's absence, leaving skipper Andrew Durante to do a mountain of work against Robbie Fowler, Branko Jelic and Mile Sterjovski if fit. The Phoenix might also have to make do without goalkeeper Mark Paston, who reportedly still has groin soreness, although Danny Vukovic is a more than capable replacement.
The Phoenix are desperate to gain some points on the road, especially after threatening the Roar goal on numerous occasions. Last week's performance by Brisbane, however, demonstrated that holes could be found in Wellington's structure if a team was prepared to work hard enough to create them as the Roar did. Whether the Glory can replicate that approach with their more patient build-ups remains to be seen, but if there any holes in defence present themselves then Fowler, fresh from scoring his first Glory goal last week, is the man to exploit them. On their home patch, the Glory should get the job done but don't discount Wellington, for Ifill needs just a few moments to turn a game.
Teams:
Perth Glory squad: 1. Tando VELAPHI, 2. Josh MITCHELL, 3. Jamie COYNE, 4. Andy TODD, 5. Jamie HARNWELL, 7. Jacob BURNS (C), 9.Robbie FOWLER, 11. Branko JELIC, 12. Scott NEVILLE, 14. Steven McGARRY, 16. Adriano PELLEGRINO, 17. Todd HOWARTH, 19. Naum SEKULOVSKI, 20. Aleks VRTESKI, 21. Mile STERJOVSKI, 22. Anthony SKORICH, 23. Andrija JUKIC, 24. Josh RISDON
*three to be omitted*
In: Andy TODD (returns from injury), Jamie HARNWELL (returns from injury), Mile STERJOVSKI (returns from injury), 23. Andrija JUKIC (promoted)
Out: Michael BAIRD (suspended – 2 weeks)
Unavailable: Victor SIKORA (hip- 4 weeks), Chris COYNE (On loan – 11 weeks)
Wellington Phoenix squad: 1. Mark PASTON (gk), 3. Tony LOCHHEAD, 4. Nick WARD, 6. Tim BROWN, 7. Leo BERTOS, 8. Paul IFILL, 9. Chris GREENACRE, 10. Oscar Roberto CORNEJO, 11. DANIEL, 13. Troy HEARFIELD, 14. Mirjan PAVLOVIC, 17. Vince LIA, 18. Ben SIGMUND, 19. Danny VUKOVIC (gk), 22. Andrew DURANTE (c), 23. Dylan MACALLISTER
*one to be omitted*
In: Nick WARD (new signing)
Out: Manny MUSCAT (international duty – 1 week)
Unavailable: Diego WALSH (knee – 2 weeks), Jade NORTH (overseas – 1 week), Reece CROWTHER (gk, ribs – 6 weeks), Manny MUSCAT (international duty – 1 week)
Kick-off: 3:00pm AWST (5:00pm AEST)
Venue: nib Stadium, Perth
Head-to-head
Played 10: Wins: Perth Glory 3, Wellington Phoenix 5, Draws: 2
History
Two years ago, these two teams were playing off for what many regarded as the wooden spoon cup. How times have changed as both these sides made the A-League finals for the first time last season and coincidentally played each other in what proved a nail-biting penalty shoot-out win to Wellington at Westpac Stadium. Now they're both regarded as serious title contenders this year, although the Phoenix may have to still overcome some travelling jitters, having lost to the Glory the last three times they've played them in Perth.
Season so far
Perth Glory: DWWD
Wellington Phoenix: DWL
Match Committee
The Glory have named one of their most experienced line-ups of the season, with coach Dave Mitchell recalling Andy Todd (knee), Mile Sterjovski (ankle) and Jamie Harnwell (calf) from injury, while promoting exciting youngster Andrija Jukic. Mitchell still has to drop three players from his squad, however, and it will be interesting to see if all three of the players brought back from injury play, especially as Sterjovski appeared to be labouring a little at training during the week. Striker Michael Baird is the only Glory player to come out after his suspension for simulation against the Heart last week.
Just one change for the Phoenix this week as Manny Muscat has been called into the Maltese national squad for an international match this weekend. His place is taken by Wellington's new signing from Melbourne, Nick Ward, although whether Ward has had enough time to fit into the side remains to be seen. Muscat's absence, though, is a big blow to the Wellington defence that is already missing the unavailable Jade North.
Danger men
Steven McGarry - The Scottish midfielder has slotted into the Glory side perfectly after his move in the January transfer window. An industrious presence in the heart of midfield, McGarry is adept at picking out quality passes while giving skipper Jacob Burns plenty of help by taking on extra defensive responsibility.
Tim Brown - The Phoenix vice-captain enjoyed a career best season in 2009-10 in front of goal as he popped up with eight notches in his belt from a midfield position. He may have endured a difficult off-season with a shoulder injury that restricted his World Cup appearances for New Zealand, but the Glory will have to ensure Brown doesn't slip the leash for he scored more times last season than a recognised Wellington goal scorer like Chris Greenacre.
Where the game will be won
Defence is going to prove crucial in this encounter as both sides have some serious goalscoring quality up front. There are questions lingering over both back fours, however, as an undermanned Glory defence missing Harnwell and Todd last week was torn open repeatedly by the Melbourne Heart in the first half last week. Perth's defensive line did tighten as Josh Mitchell and Jamie Coyne established a partnership, but the surety of Todd's reading of the play and quality distribution has still been missing from this Perth side. Regardless of who lines up in defence, they'll have to be on their guard to combat players like Paul Ifill and Greenacre.
It's a similar problem for Wellington as the Phoenix look to bounce back from last week's loss to Brisbane. The defence has been seriously weakened by Muscat's absence, leaving skipper Andrew Durante to do a mountain of work against Robbie Fowler, Branko Jelic and Mile Sterjovski if fit. The Phoenix might also have to make do without goalkeeper Mark Paston, who reportedly still has groin soreness, although Danny Vukovic is a more than capable replacement.
The Phoenix are desperate to gain some points on the road, especially after threatening the Roar goal on numerous occasions. Last week's performance by Brisbane, however, demonstrated that holes could be found in Wellington's structure if a team was prepared to work hard enough to create them as the Roar did. Whether the Glory can replicate that approach with their more patient build-ups remains to be seen, but if there any holes in defence present themselves then Fowler, fresh from scoring his first Glory goal last week, is the man to exploit them. On their home patch, the Glory should get the job done but don't discount Wellington, for Ifill needs just a few moments to turn a game.
Teams:
Perth Glory squad: 1. Tando VELAPHI, 2. Josh MITCHELL, 3. Jamie COYNE, 4. Andy TODD, 5. Jamie HARNWELL, 7. Jacob BURNS (C), 9.Robbie FOWLER, 11. Branko JELIC, 12. Scott NEVILLE, 14. Steven McGARRY, 16. Adriano PELLEGRINO, 17. Todd HOWARTH, 19. Naum SEKULOVSKI, 20. Aleks VRTESKI, 21. Mile STERJOVSKI, 22. Anthony SKORICH, 23. Andrija JUKIC, 24. Josh RISDON
*three to be omitted*
In: Andy TODD (returns from injury), Jamie HARNWELL (returns from injury), Mile STERJOVSKI (returns from injury), 23. Andrija JUKIC (promoted)
Out: Michael BAIRD (suspended – 2 weeks)
Unavailable: Victor SIKORA (hip- 4 weeks), Chris COYNE (On loan – 11 weeks)
Wellington Phoenix squad: 1. Mark PASTON (gk), 3. Tony LOCHHEAD, 4. Nick WARD, 6. Tim BROWN, 7. Leo BERTOS, 8. Paul IFILL, 9. Chris GREENACRE, 10. Oscar Roberto CORNEJO, 11. DANIEL, 13. Troy HEARFIELD, 14. Mirjan PAVLOVIC, 17. Vince LIA, 18. Ben SIGMUND, 19. Danny VUKOVIC (gk), 22. Andrew DURANTE (c), 23. Dylan MACALLISTER
*one to be omitted*
In: Nick WARD (new signing)
Out: Manny MUSCAT (international duty – 1 week)
Unavailable: Diego WALSH (knee – 2 weeks), Jade NORTH (overseas – 1 week), Reece CROWTHER (gk, ribs – 6 weeks), Manny MUSCAT (international duty – 1 week)
League Position
Top Scorers
| Goals | Pens | First | Last |
| Goals | Pens | First | Last |
Discipline
| Yellow | Red | Total |
| Yellow | Red | Total |
93:00
In the growing shadows the whistle sounds and the Perth Glory run out winners 2 -1 over the Wellington Phoenix, in what was a very entertaining game.
92:00
A quick throw from Skorich sees the ball rebound to Howarth who's a shot on goal from just outside the box, the ball is sent rocketing skywards, with little or no pressure he should have done better.
90:00
The Phoenix will have three minutes of added time in which to snatch a memorable win at NIB Park.
89:00
Jelic is fouled by Lochhead who has been under pressure all day as the Glory seem to prefer attacking down his wing.
88:00
The final substitution for the Glory comes as Pellegrino signals that he will need to come off and he will be replaced by Branko Jelic.
86:00
Another change for the Glory as Hamwell is replaced by Todd.
83:00
Paston is playing with fire, he is 20 metres out from the penalty box when he intercepts a pass and then has to beat a hasty retreat back to the goals.
82:00
Velaphi denies the Phoenix a goal as he makes a great reflex save from a close in shot from Greenacre, the ball into the box was centimetre perfect for the Phoenix striker.
80:00
A free kick to the Glory after Hearfield fouls just outside the penalty area, the kick hits the wall and Hearfield is shown yellow.
77:00
From bouquets to brickbats for Sigmund as he is shown a yellow card for a crass tackle on Sterjovski.
76:00
Skorich breaks free and is onside with the ball and only the keeper to beat, he looks to slide it past Paston who is coming out to meet him. The Phoenix keeper manages to get a glancing touch to it.
75:00
A substitute for the Glory with Fowler making way for Skorich and receiving a rapturous ovation from the fans.
74:00
Suddenly the glory look vulnerable as the Phoenix ramp up the intensity, Ifill has found a little extra pep in his step and looks dangerous.
72:00
GOAL PHOENIX - A Wellington corner is well struck by Ifill and Sigmund rises above the crowd to hit a sweet header into the back of the net. Velaphi was a little late off his line and paid the price.
68:00
Wellington have one of their best chances of the match as Pavlovic slices his way through the Perth defence, however without any support he is corralled into the corner and gives the ball up.
65:00
Wellington make their last change with Daniel making way for Leo Bertos.
63:00
Neville tussles with Lochhead and inexplicably after winning the ball Lochhead commits the foul. From the free kick Paston loses the ball in the sun it falls wide and Wellington have a goal kick.
61:00
GOAL GLORY - Sterjovski receives the ball just outside the box, he holds for a second and then loops the ball into Fowler's path, he heads it into the ground in front of Paston and into the net.
58:00
Wellington win their first corner of the match and almost turn a very average Daniel kick into something until good body positioning from Burns forces the Phoenix to foul him.
57:00
Ward and Pavlovic have added plenty of spark to what had been a very static Wellington team.
54:00
The Glory almost go two up after a corner beats everyone including the keeper only for Daniel to clear it off the line near the far post.
52:00
The Phoenix have dominated possession so far this half but they are still trailing, the Glory are currently just sitting off the ball letting the opposition rack up time with the ball.
50:00
A great ball from Daniel finds substitute Pavlovic on the edge of the box, he waits but there is no help forth coming and he is forced to try and blast through the purple wall in the box.
47:00
In his first few minutes as a Wellington player Ward has been busy gathering a few touches.
47:00
Referee Ben Williams is laying down the law to Daniel - already sitting on a yellow, he has to be on his last chance, can Herbert risk playing him in the second half and going a man down?
46:00
Another shot forces Pastern to charge across the goal but it is played just wide.
45:00
A double change for the visitors with Macallister and Brown making way for Pavlovic and new recruit former Melbourne Victory player Nick Ward.
45:00
There will be an additional 1 minute of added time.
44:00
Daniel is shown a yellow card after yet another harsh tackle on Sterjovski.
43:00
Fowler is looking ominous, another ball is played into him in the box and once again he cannot get a boot to it, it was played just behind him and he just couldn't turn himself inside out.
41:00
Another Glory corner goes begging and despite the ball coming off a Pheonix player the referee awards a goal kick much to the chagrin of the Glory fans.
39:00
Ifill with a great ball into the box, it pin balls around from player to player until Velaphi advances from the goal line to pluck the ball out of danger.
37:00
The Glory win the first corner of the match after Fowler once again makes space and is rewarded with the ball, he is crowded out of the box by Wellington players who knock the ball over for a corner.
34:00
The Phoenix are looking quite static up front ,so far their best chances have come from poor clearances from Glory players falling to their advantage rather than their own creation.
31:00
Velaphi is being asked a few question by a Wellington side that is keen to take a shot from anywhere they can, on this occasion a high lob into the box forces Velaphi way off his line.
29:00
Ifill running away from goal towards the corner screws the ball back around his body to send a high lob into the box, Velaphi takes it on the second grab after a worrying attempted punch bobbles high.
27:00
A Wellington free kick is taken easily by a leaping Velaphi who comes out onto the box playing with more and more confidence as the game progresses.
25:00
Sterjovski was whistled off-side and decided to take the shot on goal anyway and so is shown the obligatory yellow card.
23:00
Howarth from 20 metres outside the box launches a high cross looking for some support, however Paston comes off his line and takes the ball high over his head.
21:00
The Glory are attacking at will their passing is crisp and on target, it could be a long afternoon for Wellington.
19:00
Fowler on side, in the box, one out with the keeper and he cannot get the ball to drop right - instead it runs under his feet and he cannot get a shot off, Herbert breathes a sigh of relief.
17:00
Ifill has the ball rebound to him after Velaphi makes an unconvincing save, he slams a ball past the keeper only to have goal scorer Sterjovski make a blinding save on the line.
15:00
Pellegrino is fouled by Brown in what can only be described a professional manner, the Glory speedster was off to the races but the canny defender did enough so that the Referee had to ignore it.
13:00
both sides are playing free flowing end to end football however the Glory have most definitely started the stronger with Fowler and Sterjovski both causing headaches to the visitors.
10:00
A free kick to the Phoenix sees Ifill with a kick off to the side of the box, he strikes the ball hard but it is delivered straight into a sea of purple and the Glory clear the ball.
08:00
Howarth puts another ball past Paston however the flag was well and truly up, the Glory knew he was offside and didn't waste their energy arguing.
06:00
GOAL GLORY - Wonderful vision from Fowler lets him play the ball to Howarth and keep him onside, Howarth streaks into goal - draws the keeper and then lays the ball off to Sterjovski who goals.
02:00
The Glory are looking to improve on their great start to the season and put the controversy of their last start with the Melbourne Heart behind them.
00:00
Welcome to a sun drenched NIB Stadium for the clash between two of the far-flung outposts of the A-League, the Perth Glory and the Wellington Phoenix.
| Home Team | Statistic | Away Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Goals | 1 |
| 15 | Shots | 10 |
| 7 | Shots Off | 2 |
| 6 | Corners | 4 |
| 6 | Offside | 0 |
| 13 | Fouls | 17 |
| 1 | Yellows | 3 |
| 0 | Reds | 0 |
54%
46%
Possession
Sterjovski powers Glory
An inspirational performance by Mile Sterjovski has helped Perth Glory to a 2-1 victory over Wellington Phoenix at nib Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Sterjovski opened the scoring in the fifth minute for the hosts after receiving a quality cross from Todd Howarth before the Glory wasted a host of chances to increase the lead throughout an entertaining first half.
But just after the hour, Sterjovski proved the catalyst for the Glory going further ahead, the former Socceroo lobbing a delicate cross over the Wellington defence from the left and allowing Robbie Fowler to nod home from six metres.
Eighteen minutes from time, the Phoenix were given a lifeline as Ben Sigmund nodded home a Paul Ifill corner.
But despite pressing hard late in the game, Wellington could not conjure an equaliser and instead it was the Glory who produced the best chances as Phoenix stopper Mark Paston saved efforts from substitute striker Anthony Skorich and Perth midfielder Todd Howarth.
The result sees the Glory remain unbeaten in 2010-11, but they drop to second position on the Hyundai A-League table, behind Adelaide United on alphabetical order as both sides are level on every statistic. Wellington, meanwhile, remain in eighth on the table after two consecutive losses on the road.
Perth Glory 2 (Sterjovski 5, Fowler 61)
Wellington Phoenix 1 (Sigmund 73)
Crowd: 10,844 at nib Stadium, Perth
Sterjovski opened the scoring in the fifth minute for the hosts after receiving a quality cross from Todd Howarth before the Glory wasted a host of chances to increase the lead throughout an entertaining first half.
But just after the hour, Sterjovski proved the catalyst for the Glory going further ahead, the former Socceroo lobbing a delicate cross over the Wellington defence from the left and allowing Robbie Fowler to nod home from six metres.
Eighteen minutes from time, the Phoenix were given a lifeline as Ben Sigmund nodded home a Paul Ifill corner.
But despite pressing hard late in the game, Wellington could not conjure an equaliser and instead it was the Glory who produced the best chances as Phoenix stopper Mark Paston saved efforts from substitute striker Anthony Skorich and Perth midfielder Todd Howarth.
The result sees the Glory remain unbeaten in 2010-11, but they drop to second position on the Hyundai A-League table, behind Adelaide United on alphabetical order as both sides are level on every statistic. Wellington, meanwhile, remain in eighth on the table after two consecutive losses on the road.
Perth Glory 2 (Sterjovski 5, Fowler 61)
Wellington Phoenix 1 (Sigmund 73)
Crowd: 10,844 at nib Stadium, Perth
| Home Team | Statistic | Away Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Goals | 1 |
| 15 | Shots | 10 |
| 7 | Shots Off | 2 |
| 6 | Corners | 4 |
| 6 | Offside | 0 |
| 13 | Fouls | 17 |
| 1 | Yellows | 3 |
| 0 | Reds | 0 |
54%
46%
Possession
93:00
In the growing shadows the whistle sounds and the Perth Glory run out winners 2 -1 over the Wellington Phoenix, in what was a very entertaining game.
92:00
A quick throw from Skorich sees the ball rebound to Howarth who's a shot on goal from just outside the box, the ball is sent rocketing skywards, with little or no pressure he should have done better.
90:00
The Phoenix will have three minutes of added time in which to snatch a memorable win at NIB Park.
89:00
Jelic is fouled by Lochhead who has been under pressure all day as the Glory seem to prefer attacking down his wing.
88:00
The final substitution for the Glory comes as Pellegrino signals that he will need to come off and he will be replaced by Branko Jelic.
86:00
Another change for the Glory as Hamwell is replaced by Todd.
83:00
Paston is playing with fire, he is 20 metres out from the penalty box when he intercepts a pass and then has to beat a hasty retreat back to the goals.
82:00
Velaphi denies the Phoenix a goal as he makes a great reflex save from a close in shot from Greenacre, the ball into the box was centimetre perfect for the Phoenix striker.
80:00
A free kick to the Glory after Hearfield fouls just outside the penalty area, the kick hits the wall and Hearfield is shown yellow.
77:00
From bouquets to brickbats for Sigmund as he is shown a yellow card for a crass tackle on Sterjovski.
76:00
Skorich breaks free and is onside with the ball and only the keeper to beat, he looks to slide it past Paston who is coming out to meet him. The Phoenix keeper manages to get a glancing touch to it.
75:00
A substitute for the Glory with Fowler making way for Skorich and receiving a rapturous ovation from the fans.
74:00
Suddenly the glory look vulnerable as the Phoenix ramp up the intensity, Ifill has found a little extra pep in his step and looks dangerous.
72:00
GOAL PHOENIX - A Wellington corner is well struck by Ifill and Sigmund rises above the crowd to hit a sweet header into the back of the net. Velaphi was a little late off his line and paid the price.
68:00
Wellington have one of their best chances of the match as Pavlovic slices his way through the Perth defence, however without any support he is corralled into the corner and gives the ball up.
65:00
Wellington make their last change with Daniel making way for Leo Bertos.
63:00
Neville tussles with Lochhead and inexplicably after winning the ball Lochhead commits the foul. From the free kick Paston loses the ball in the sun it falls wide and Wellington have a goal kick.
61:00
GOAL GLORY - Sterjovski receives the ball just outside the box, he holds for a second and then loops the ball into Fowler's path, he heads it into the ground in front of Paston and into the net.
58:00
Wellington win their first corner of the match and almost turn a very average Daniel kick into something until good body positioning from Burns forces the Phoenix to foul him.
57:00
Ward and Pavlovic have added plenty of spark to what had been a very static Wellington team.
54:00
The Glory almost go two up after a corner beats everyone including the keeper only for Daniel to clear it off the line near the far post.
52:00
The Phoenix have dominated possession so far this half but they are still trailing, the Glory are currently just sitting off the ball letting the opposition rack up time with the ball.
50:00
A great ball from Daniel finds substitute Pavlovic on the edge of the box, he waits but there is no help forth coming and he is forced to try and blast through the purple wall in the box.
47:00
In his first few minutes as a Wellington player Ward has been busy gathering a few touches.
47:00
Referee Ben Williams is laying down the law to Daniel - already sitting on a yellow, he has to be on his last chance, can Herbert risk playing him in the second half and going a man down?
46:00
Another shot forces Pastern to charge across the goal but it is played just wide.
45:00
A double change for the visitors with Macallister and Brown making way for Pavlovic and new recruit former Melbourne Victory player Nick Ward.
45:00
There will be an additional 1 minute of added time.
44:00
Daniel is shown a yellow card after yet another harsh tackle on Sterjovski.
43:00
Fowler is looking ominous, another ball is played into him in the box and once again he cannot get a boot to it, it was played just behind him and he just couldn't turn himself inside out.
41:00
Another Glory corner goes begging and despite the ball coming off a Pheonix player the referee awards a goal kick much to the chagrin of the Glory fans.
39:00
Ifill with a great ball into the box, it pin balls around from player to player until Velaphi advances from the goal line to pluck the ball out of danger.
37:00
The Glory win the first corner of the match after Fowler once again makes space and is rewarded with the ball, he is crowded out of the box by Wellington players who knock the ball over for a corner.
34:00
The Phoenix are looking quite static up front ,so far their best chances have come from poor clearances from Glory players falling to their advantage rather than their own creation.
31:00
Velaphi is being asked a few question by a Wellington side that is keen to take a shot from anywhere they can, on this occasion a high lob into the box forces Velaphi way off his line.
29:00
Ifill running away from goal towards the corner screws the ball back around his body to send a high lob into the box, Velaphi takes it on the second grab after a worrying attempted punch bobbles high.
27:00
A Wellington free kick is taken easily by a leaping Velaphi who comes out onto the box playing with more and more confidence as the game progresses.
25:00
Sterjovski was whistled off-side and decided to take the shot on goal anyway and so is shown the obligatory yellow card.
23:00
Howarth from 20 metres outside the box launches a high cross looking for some support, however Paston comes off his line and takes the ball high over his head.
21:00
The Glory are attacking at will their passing is crisp and on target, it could be a long afternoon for Wellington.
19:00
Fowler on side, in the box, one out with the keeper and he cannot get the ball to drop right - instead it runs under his feet and he cannot get a shot off, Herbert breathes a sigh of relief.
17:00
Ifill has the ball rebound to him after Velaphi makes an unconvincing save, he slams a ball past the keeper only to have goal scorer Sterjovski make a blinding save on the line.
15:00
Pellegrino is fouled by Brown in what can only be described a professional manner, the Glory speedster was off to the races but the canny defender did enough so that the Referee had to ignore it.
13:00
both sides are playing free flowing end to end football however the Glory have most definitely started the stronger with Fowler and Sterjovski both causing headaches to the visitors.
10:00
A free kick to the Phoenix sees Ifill with a kick off to the side of the box, he strikes the ball hard but it is delivered straight into a sea of purple and the Glory clear the ball.
08:00
Howarth puts another ball past Paston however the flag was well and truly up, the Glory knew he was offside and didn't waste their energy arguing.
06:00
GOAL GLORY - Wonderful vision from Fowler lets him play the ball to Howarth and keep him onside, Howarth streaks into goal - draws the keeper and then lays the ball off to Sterjovski who goals.
02:00
The Glory are looking to improve on their great start to the season and put the controversy of their last start with the Melbourne Heart behind them.
00:00
Welcome to a sun drenched NIB Stadium for the clash between two of the far-flung outposts of the A-League, the Perth Glory and the Wellington Phoenix.
| Home Team | Statistic | Away Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Goals | 1 |
| 15 | Shots | 10 |
| 7 | Shots Off | 2 |
| 6 | Corners | 4 |
| 6 | Offside | 0 |
| 13 | Fouls | 17 |
| 1 | Yellows | 3 |
| 0 | Reds | 0 |
54%
46%
Possession
1
M Paston
13
T Hearfield
18
B Sigmund
22
A Durante
3
T Lochhead
8
P Ifill
6
T Brown
17
V Lia
11
Daniel
23
D Macallister
9
C Greenacre
14
M Pavlovic
7
L Bertos
4
N Ward
19
D Vukovic
Home Team
Score
Away Team
Fri 10 Sep
CC Mariners
v
Melb Heart 20:00
Sat 11 Sep
Adelaide U
v
Newcastle J 19:00
Wellington
v
Sydney FC 19:15
| Pl | F | A | Pts | ||
| Adelaide United | 5 | 10 | 6 | 11 | |
| Perth Glory | 5 | 10 | 6 | 11 | |
| Brisbane Roar | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 | |
| Central Coast Mariners | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | |
| North Queensland Fury | 5 | 9 | 10 | 5 | |
| Melbourne Heart | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5 | |
| Melbourne Victory | 5 | 6 | 9 | 5 | |
| Wellington Phoenix | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | |
| Newcastle Jets | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Gold Coast United | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | |
| Sydney FC | 5 | 6 | 10 | 2 |