Perth Glory have claimed sixth spot on the A-League table with a 2-0 win over a 10 man Newcastle Jets at nib Stadium to finish off round 22.
The match began evenly with both sides getting forward, creating a few half chances. History was not on the Jets side with the club not winning a game in Perth since November 2005 and not picking up even a point since November 2008.
Despite the end to end nature of majority of the first half the Glory took the lead in the 37th minute. Aryn Williams burst into the box towards the byline and crossed it back for Andy Keogh – who was unmarked – to head home.
Perth began the second half brilliantly, doubling their advantage in the opening minute. Diego Castro beat a few Newcastle defenders and drew goalkeeper Mark Birighitti off his line. The Spaniard intelligently passed it back to Gyorgy Sandor who had an open net to aim at and he made no mistake.
Things got better for the Glory who gained the numerical advantage after Daniel Mullen recieved his second yellow card just before the hour mark but the 2-0 scoreline remained.
Here’s the best reaction from Twitter.
Good idea playing a game on a public holiday in Perth. But it's still over 30 degrees at kick off because it's 5pm local time #PERvNEW
— Eamonn (@eamonnwarner) March 7, 2016
https://twitter.com/LaurenceRosen/status/706777139215896576
To the uninitiated: referee Chris Beath is famous for lecturing players & coaches during a game. #PERvNEW
— Ned Zelic (@NedZelic) March 7, 2016
Great header from Keogh & lovely cross from Williams. That's why they got the Irishman #PERvNEW
— Dale Miller (@miller_dj) March 7, 2016
If you were told in November that Glory would be ahead of Sydney by March. #PERvNEW pic.twitter.com/YPDJkvy4TH
— Neil Sherwin (@neilsherwin) March 7, 2016
The @ALeague is blessed by the presence of Diego Castro. Utter class. #PERvNEW
— Chris Hearn (@_ChrisHearn) March 7, 2016
Second overturned penalty in the #ALeague this season…. Bizarre… #PERvNEW
— Brendan Da Costa (@BrendanDaCosta) March 7, 2016
That was complete horseshit. Chris Beath – don't ever ref us again you utter clown #PERvNEW
— Squadron Novocastria (@SquadronNewy) March 7, 2016
Perth have just done what is needed tonight very professional #PERvNEW
— Mitchell Clark (@Mitchclark18) March 7, 2016
Current mood #PERvNEW pic.twitter.com/5TABgcUrLH
— Muller (@MullerAUS) March 7, 2016
With that win @PerthGloryFC set THREE new @ALeague records as their dominance over the Jets continues #PERvNEW pic.twitter.com/jDONcNl3En
— Fox Sports Lab (@FoxSportsLab) March 7, 2016
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