5 : 4
  • 28 August 2024, Moreton City Excelsior vs Perth Glory, 3-2, Lose
  • 03 August 2024, Perth Glory vs Melbourne City, 5-4, Win
  • 23 July 2024, Brisbane Roar vs Perth Glory, 2-4, Win
  • 18 July 2023, Perth Glory vs Macarthur FC, 0-4, Lose
  • 12 May 2022, Newcastle Jets vs Perth Glory, 3-1, Lose
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  • 03 August 2024, Perth Glory vs Melbourne City, 5-4, Lose
  • 24 September 2023, Melbourne City vs Sydney FC, 1-2, Lose
  • 14 September 2023, NE MetroStars SC vs Melbourne City, 1-2, Win
  • 27 August 2023, Melbourne City vs Wellington Phoenix, 3-0, Win
  • 13 August 2023, Oakleigh Cannons vs Melbourne City, 2-3, Win
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Australia Cup
Australia Cup, Australia

In a thrilling Australia Cup encounter, Perth Glory’s clash against Melbourne City FC was a rollercoaster of emotions, ending in a dramatic 5-4 victory for the home side. This high-scoring affair was significantly influenced by both teams' attacking prowess and defensive lapses. The game's tempo was set early, with Perth Glory taking the lead within the first two minutes, showcasing their readiness to capitalize on any chance.

Statistically, Perth Glory secured an impressive five goals, reflecting their effective finishing despite having fewer goals per half compared to Melbourne City FC. Melbourne City FC displayed a strong response in the first half, leveling and subsequently taking the lead in the second half, but their defense crumbled under pressure. The critical moments unfolded in the second half when defensive frailties led to a series of quick goals and yellow cards for rough challenges. The excessive 16 fouls committed by Melbourne City FC, compared to Perth’s nine, indicate a lack of discipline that hampered their overall performance.

Both teams exhibited commendable teamwork; however, Perth Glory's ability to recover from being two goals down was a testament to their resilience and strategic in-game adjustments. The distribution of corner kicks—four for Perth and only two for Melbourne—further underscores Perth’s edge in creating offensive set-piece opportunities. Despite the high foul count, the game saw balance in yellow cards, with each team receiving three. This even distribution suggests both squads were heavily involved in physical play, often bordering on the aggressive.

Ultimately, the critical interplay of effective finishing, set-piece execution, and resiliency under pressure were pivotal in Perth Glory edging out in this nine-goal spectacle. Melbourne City FC’s numerous fouls and relatively poor corner kick execution were notable drawbacks that contributed to their inability to clinch victory despite their potent attacking display.

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Form Guide

Lose3-2Moreton City Excelsior vs Perth Glory
Win5-4Perth Glory vs Melbourne City
Win2-4Brisbane Roar vs Perth Glory
Lose0-4Perth Glory vs Macarthur FC
Lose3-1Newcastle Jets vs Perth Glory
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
12:16
GOALS / MATCH
2.4
  • Perth Glory has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 12:16, scoring 2.4 goals average
Lose5-4Perth Glory vs Melbourne City
Lose1-2Melbourne City vs Sydney FC
Win1-2NE MetroStars SC vs Melbourne City
Win3-0Melbourne City vs Wellington Phoenix
Win2-3Oakleigh Cannons vs Melbourne City
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
13:10
GOALS / MATCH
2.6
  • Melbourne City has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 13:10, scoring 2.6 goals average

Perth Glory H2H Melbourne City

Home gamePerth Glory54Melbourne CityAway gameAustralia Cup
Away gamePerth Glory08Melbourne CityHome gameA-League
Home gamePerth Glory42Melbourne CityAway gameA-League
Home gamePerth Glory12Melbourne CityAway gameA-League
Home gamePerth Glory24Melbourne CityAway gameA-League
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
12:20
GOALS / MATCH
2.40
  • Perth Glory lost three times in head-to-head matches
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 12:20; average goals per match – 2.40
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