Adelaide United secured a crucial 1-0 win over a struggling Perth Glory at Hindmarsh Stadium this evening.
The home team opened the scoring in the first three minutes, with Pablo Sanchez latching onto a long ball and darting past two Glory defenders to chip the ball over Ante Covic. The goal spurred Adelaide United into an early period of dominance, as Perth’s defence continued to look vulnerable.
Perth Glory’s best chance of the half fell to Sidnei Sciola, who was thwarted by confident custodian Eugene Galekovic. It was a case of both goalkeepers displaying their talent, with Ante Covic also pulling off a number of important saves to keep the Glory in the match.
The second period saw a more even contest, but finishing from both sides left a lot to be desired. Adelaide striker Bruce Djite endured another goal less match, putting into question the big striker’s spot in Guillermo Amor’s starting line up.
An attendance of just 6,205 highlighted the effect of the coordinated active support group boycotts this round, with the Red Army walking out in the 30th minute.
Although not a particularly engaging match, Adelaide United will gladly take the three points as the club looks to breathe life into its struggling A-League campaign.
Warren against Pablo Sanchez
No prizes for figuring out who's winning that battle#ADLvPER
— Josh Howe (@JoshO567) December 6, 2015
Pablo Sanchez has now scored in five straight @ALeague appearances at Coopers Stadium #ADLvPER
— Fox Sports Lab (@FoxSportsLab) December 6, 2015
Just because the players support the fans Marc Warren, doesn't mean you have to boycott as well #ADLvPER
— Simon Mattiaccio (@smatt1616) December 6, 2015
STAT | That was Sanchez's third goal of the season #ADLvPER
— Outside90 (@Outside90) December 6, 2015
I realise it gets asked every week, but how is Marc Warren a professional footballer? #ADLvPER #StayAtThePubRound
— Sergio (@srod009) December 6, 2015
To think that just over 12 months ago Golec and Covic won the ACL…#ADLvPER
— Matt (@DTDmatt) December 6, 2015
"FFA can you hear us now." #ADLvPER. pic.twitter.com/LPM4nheUuO
— West Sydney Football (@WestSydney) December 6, 2015
End to end stuff involving Carrusca and Castro. Easily could have seen a second goal in this game but some desperate defending. #ADLvPER
— Tommy Doleman (@TommyDoleman) December 6, 2015
How has Michael Marrone dropped off Ange's Christmas card list? A very talented footballer but overlooked in favour of OS players #ADLvPER
— David Jack (@DavidJack20) December 6, 2015
https://twitter.com/F_9_Football/status/673441150502502400
.@PerthGloryFC create chances but can't finish. Meanwhile Andy Keogh is back in Perth jogging laps #ADLvPER
— Tania Armstrong (@foxontherun500) December 6, 2015
If Djite scored half as often as he inexplicably fell over in the box he'd be the A-League all time leading goal scorer. #ADLvPER #aleague
— Slams Dunkwell (@DrBind) December 6, 2015
Mark Warren is the best left back. In his household. #ADLvPER
— LordAram (@LordAram) December 6, 2015
To be fair, it's both teams. Awful stuff. #ADLvPER
— Neil Sherwin (@neilsherwin) December 6, 2015
Att: 6205, 2nd lowest AU home crowd ever #ADLvPER
— andrew howe (@AndyHowe_statto) December 6, 2015
When compiling my top 10 list of " A League Players Who Go Down Too Easily" Richard Garcia & Alex Brosque will be first picked #ADLvPER
— David Jack (@DavidJack20) December 6, 2015
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