Both teams were pumped for this game and both had a battle on their hands, with Adelaide using this game as a practice for the Asian Cup and Perth trying to increase their place on the ladder. The first shot on goal came in the 5th minute from Cassio which was saved by a dive to the right by Danny Vuvovic. Minutes later, a shot on goal came from Billy Mehmet which produced a spectacular goal! The ball hit the left side of the net, then back of the net from a left footed shot. In the 24th minute, Jacob Burns got his first goal of the season! Perth is now 2-0 up and it doesn't look like Adelaide can knock them from their perch, as the rest of the half was pretty even.
The first thirty minutes of the second half was even with shots from both teams but no real chances or brilliant saves. Both teams had chances but there is no real excitement until the 87th minute when Fabian Barbiero is shown a red card by the referee for a stupid push inside the goal box. Adelaide had one more shot on goal which goes just wide. |
Billy Mehmet Goal 6
Jacob Burns Goal 24 |