

Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and Safety Information / Your California Privacy Rights are applicable to you. ^ Back to Top ^ © 2023 ESPN Internet Ventures. In injury-time, Maclaren teed up Scott Galloway but the full-back dragged his shot wide. Good launched a long ball into the path of Metcalfe, who nodded the ball towards the back post, where Atkinson headed home. In the 83rd minute, Cook brilliantly tipped Good's back-stick header onto the post but City found their breakthrough five minutes later. Three minutes later, Nabbout burst into the 18-yard box and, under pressure from Ota, went sprawling to the turf but had his penalty appeal immediately waved away by referee Ben Abraham.Ĭity substitute Florin Berenguer then forced an excellent save from Cook with a fierce strike in the 76th minute. It prompted a brief scuffle among a handful of players and saw Jamieson and Fornaroli both booked.

The City captain gave Burke-Gilroy some feedback before Perth skipper Bruno Fornaroli burst into the fray to confront Jamieson. The game burst to life in the 51st minute when Antonee Burke-Gilroy received a yellow card for a challenge on City captain Scott Jamieson. Maclaren, Connor Metcalfe and Curtis Good all spurned chances close to the half-hour mark, with Perth defending astutely and young Glory goalkeeper Cameron Cook impressing. ESPN+ viewers' guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, moreĬity almost took the lead in the 13th minute when Kosuke Ota deflected Andrew Nabbout's skidding ball into his own net, but it was chalked off for offside after a VAR review. The Far Post: Let's Talk About Culture | Dubble Headers

Nathaniel Atkinson came off the bench to snatch a much-needed 1-0 win for Melbourne City over Perth Glory amid a stuttering start to their A-League Men title defence.Ĭity looked set to extend their winless run to three matches despite dominating possession and enjoying the bulk of chances, with star attacking trio Jamie Maclaren, Mathew Leckie and Andrew Nabbout again kept goalless.īut just eight minutes after entering the fray, Joe Marston Medallist Atkinson headed home in the 88th minute to snatch all three points and send City, albeit temporarily, into second on the table. Melbourne City snatch late victory over Perth Glory through Nathaniel Atkinson header You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser 2021-22 Australian A-League Men, Regular Season
