Perth can make a comeback

Going into the sheds down 2-0 at half time, things weren’t looking so good for Perth. But Bobby Despotovski’s team proved that they have the fighting spirit to make a comeback.

It was a tough game, where the Glory were losing despite having a number of early chances.

The Glory had an uphill battle to fight, but they worked tirelessly in the second half to get a point out of this game.

Within seven minutes of the second half, Crystal Thomas was able to get one back for the Glory. For the majority of the second half Perth continued to push, but it looked as though the score would remain 2-1 to Adelaide.

Finally, the equaliser came for Perth in the dying minutes of added time. Morgan Andrews took a penalty with moments to spare, making the score 2-2.

This game shows that Perth have the fighting spirit and the belief in themselves to make a comeback, even when the situation seemed bleak.

This was Perth’s second draw of the season, which means they now have two points to their name.

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Willacy on top

Adelaide’s keeper Sarah Willacy played a fantastic game against Perth.

Though she wasn’t able to read Andrew’s penalty, Willacy kept her team in the game early on when Perth had the momentum in the first half.

The keeper was able to save a number of shots, including denying Kat Jukic, whose shot she parried onto the crossbar, and then a double save against Morgan Andrews and Celia Jimenz also in the first half.

The 24-year-old was vital to keeping Adelaide in the game during the first half, and she’s sure to be vital again in Adelaide’s next match against the Newcastle Jets away from home next week.

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Both sides yet to get a win

Before yesterday’s game, Perth had only drawn once against Canberra, and Adelaide had no points on the table.

But the bottom of the table clash split the points evenly between these two teams, leaving Perth with two points sitting in eighth place on the ladder, while Adelaide received their first point of the season.

Neither team have won a game so far, though Adelaide came close to picking up a win yesterday.

Initially there were lots of early chances for Perth, and Adelaide found themselves defending for the beginning of the first half.

But the tables quickly turned when Chelsie Dawber scored for Adelaide first, and then Mary Fowler scored the second from the edge of the area just before half time.

Yet, Perth were able to make a superb comeback, and the game finished 2-2.

This means that neither side has registered a win so far this season, and we’re almost at the end of Round Eight.

Maybe these bottom table sides will catch three points in the upcoming weeks.

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Perth Glory have now played 8 matches without a win. This equals Perth Glory's record non-winning streak.#WLeague#ADLvPER

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