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But a sweet volley from year-old Jets substitute John Koutroumbis in the 88th minute levelled the scores, before Glory defender Jeremy Walker scored an own goal in the 92nd minute to hand all three points to the Jets. The double blow stunned the crowd, and left Glory languishing in eighth spot following consecutive defeats. The Jets remain in second spot, five points adrift of ladder-leading Sydney. Newcastle struggled for opportunities for most of the match, and Merrick said his side were lucky to come away with the win.

Perth Glory will be aiming to complete a rare hat-trick of clean sheets when they lock horns with Sydney FC in Friday's blockbuster at nib Stadium. But they enter this week's round full of confidence after keeping Melbourne City and Newcastle Jets goalless in the past two matches. It's in stark contrast to last season, when Glory leaked an average of 1. Glory haven't been at their best in recent weeks, but their ability to grind out results has pleased coach Tony Popovic.

South Melbourne ripped more holes in Perth Glory's fraying cloak of invincibility with an impressive victory at Bob Jane Stadium last night. Second-half goals to strikers Peter Buljan and Michael Baird were just reward for South's hard work and endeavour in a freewheeling display of attacking soccer. The Glory, which cruised through the National Soccer League's home-and-away season last year with only one defeat, has now lost two of its opening five matches. Counting last season's major semi-final and grand final losses, Perth has lost four of its past seven games. For South, it was a welcome victory after a frustrating start to the season in which the side has played good football but thrown away points with defensive lapses.

Jacob Burns - Contributor. He played at some big clubs, in some big games, with some truly great players. But he never blew his own trumpet and I really admired him for that during our time together at Perth Glory.