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It was late heartbreak for the Perth Glory last weekend with the West Australian side putting in a monster effort only to be felled by one of their own late in the game. The De Vanna goal saw the Glory go down 1 - 0 it what was otherwise a tight and engrossing contest. Early on the day, Tara Andrews and Newcastle United pulled off an incredible feat with the Hunter side's 2 - 1 win handing Sydney FC their first loss since Round one of last season.

Perth were awfully unlucky to leave Brisbane empty handed last round. The Glory defended well against a pressing Roar attack and kept them out for most of the game. It was their best performance against the Roar away from home and a draw would have been a deserving result.

Taking a look at the ladder heading into Week 5, it’s safe to say that Perth’s current position at 6th place is not indicative of what they are potentially capable of.

Most people would agree that The Glory are considered to be a top four team with some of the talent they possess, however time is running out for points and they need to start turning that potential into results!

Westfield W-League fans were extremely lucky to witness this thrilling match between The Jets and the league leaders on TV, allowing fans who recorded it to be able to view the exhibition over and over again for years to come.

The Jets were down 1-0 for most the match, up until the 84th minute, up until star substitute and saviour Tara Andrews arrived!

The youngster changed the game when she came on, scoring the equaliser from outside the box, sparking the match into a complete frenzy with five minutes to go.

Dissatisfied with a draw, Andrews picked up the ball on the halfway line, looked up to see Sydney FC's keeper out of her goal and without hesitation, drove the ball into the back of the net, claiming the win for her team!

Newcastle will be a hard team to beat this week, carrying bags of confidence they take from that win! Can Perth Glory step up to the challenge this Sunday following their heartbreaking 1-0 loss to Brisbane last round!?

Encounters between the Glory and the Jets can't get any tighter. Its 1 - 1 in the their history with a draw thrown in there for good measure. With that in mind, head down to 6PR Stadium in Perth this weekend to see if the Glory girls can achieve their potential and topple over the team of the moment and impressive 3rd place Jets.

Sun 5 December

6PR Stadium, Perth

Local kick-off: 5.00 pm

Referee: Stacey Sasopolous

Assistant referees: Stuart Muldoon and Tim Mihevc

Fourth official: TBC

Perth Glory squad: 1. Tine CEDERKVIST (gk), 2. Stacey LEARMONT, 3. Carys HAWKINS, 4. Samantha KERR, 5. Shannon MAY, 6. Alexandra SINGER, 7. Alexandra NILSSON, 8. Tanya OXTOBY (c), 11. Lara FILOCAMO, 12. Kate GILL, 13. Elisa D’OVIDIO, 14. Collette McCALLUM, 15. Jaymee GIBBONS, 16. Sadie LAWRENCE, 17. Marianna TABAIN, 20. Kathleen WAYCOTT (gk)

*one to be omitted*

In: Stacey LEARMONT (promoted)

Out: Nil

Unavailable: Nil

Newcastle Jets Squad: 1. Allison LIPSHER (gk), 2. Hannah BREWER, 3. Hayley CRAWFORD, 4. Niki CROSS,  5. Gema SIMON, 6. Renee CARTWRIGHT, 7. Tara ANDREWS, 8. Amber NEILSON, 9. Sasha McDONNELL, 11. Kara MOWBRAY, 12. Melissa FEUERRIEGEL, 13. Thea SLATYER, 16. Kate HENSMAN, 17. Alex HUYNH, 20. Alison LOGUE (gk)

In: 11. Kara MOWBRAY (returns from injury)

Out: 14. Carlie IKONOMOU (omitted)

Unavailable: Nil