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Share on Twitter The match at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday almost developed into a head-to-head battle between Goodwin and Perth goalkeeper Tando Velaphi, who foiled the teenager four times. The point lifted Newcastle off the bottom on goal difference above Melbourne Victory, with each club to play Premiers Plate winners Melbourne City in their final game. Perth finished in ninth spot and failed to win any of their last nine away games, kept just two clean sheets The Jets had ...

Perth Glory will end the 2020/21 A-League campaign in ninth spot on the A-League table after giving up a one-goal lead to draw 1-1 against Newcastle Jets at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday night. The away side took the lead in the first half through a remarkable long-range finish by star striker Bruno Fornaroli but the Jets dug deep to earn their share of the spoils, with Angus Thurgate dispatching a shot on goal which Perth defender Jonathan Aspropotamitis bundled into his own net in the 70...

Share on Twitter A Chris Ikonomidis thunderbolt in the 31st minute put Perth ahead in Wednesday nights clash, but a Glory own goal and Maclarens strikes either side of half-time sent City on their way. The result extends Citys lead at the top of the ladder to six points, and they have a game in hand on second-placed Central Coast and third-placed Sydney. Glory are now 10 points adrift of sixth spot and face a huge battle to make the finals. Maclaren spent the first two seasons of hi...

Share on Twitter The visitors looked set to get full points at Central Coast Stadium until Luke Bodnar made contact with Matt Simons head in the box, prompting a review by the VAR. Referee Kurt Ams pointed to the spot and Simon made no mistake to level a match of the highest quality despite less than ideal conditions. The clash was delayed by half an hour due to the heavy rain but when it got going there was little let up. The Mariners were rewarded first for their enterprising star...

Share on Twitter United have had a slow start to their campaign, with a goalless draw against Adelaide United followed by a 2-1 loss to Melbourne City. Ahead of Saturdays clash with Perth Glory at GMHBA Stadium, United coach Mark Rudan said while there was no doubt United could get more out of Johnny Warren Medallist Diamanti, he was keen to share the goalscoring load. "Weve just got to be mindful of are we too predictable and is he becoming a player thats heavily marked and then st...

Share on Twitter With league demographics shifting this season due to the effects of the reduced broadcast deal with Fox Sports and challenges wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic, A-League clubs have increasingly been turning to young players in 2020/21.  Though caveats must be observed surrounding extended benches for Australian U23 players and an increase in available substitutes to five, the average age of squads so far this season sits at 26.1 - one of the lowest figures ever - an...