Glory dig deep to keep finals hopes alive with comeback win

Glory dig deep to keep finals hopes alive with comeback win

Perth Glory have surged into fifth on the A-League Women ladder with one of their best wins of the season, as Tijan McKenna’s 85th minute winner secured a come from behind 3-2 win over Newcastle Jets.

ALW Match Wrap: Thrilling comeback victory fires Glory into top six

Gabby Hollar, Clancy Westaway and Tijan McKenna all found the net as Glory came from behind twice to secure a thrilling 3-2 win over Newcastle Jets at No.2 Sportsground on Saturday.Click HERE for full video highlights.Emma Dundas gave the hosts an early lead before Gabby Hollar’s neat lob restored parity on the stroke of half-time and although Melina Ayres volleyed the Jets back in front on the hour-mark, late efforts from Clancy Westaway and Ti…

Perth keep finals hopes alive with come from behind win

A late Tijan McKenna goal has put Perth Glory right in the top six fight, as they took out the Newcastle Jets 3-2 at the No.2 Sportsground. Newcastle went ahead twice, first through Emma Dundas then through Melina Ayres, but Perth found equalisers from Gabby Hollar and Clancy Westaway before McKenna scored the late winner. Pressure on the rebound paid off for Newcastle when Sophie Hoban’s shot struck the post and sat up in front of the arriving …

Glory Steal Win With Late Goal

Perth Glory defeated the Newcastle Jets 3-2 courtesy of a late goal from McKenna The Team was able to put early pressure on the Perth backline, eventually being rewarded in the 16th minute. Ayres and Hoban pressed well, winning the ball before Hoban drove into the box, firing at goal. Her effort hit the post, but Dundas was able to finish off the rebound. Glory found an equaliser right before half-time, as a wayward back-pass found it’s way to H…