ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 20: Ryan Kitto of United and Luca Tevere of Perth Glory during the round 18 A-League Men match between Adelaide United and Perth Glory at Coopers Stadium, on February 20, 2026, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)
BREAKING: Perth Glory’s hopes for finals qualification have taken a significant blow after a devastating 4-0 loss to Adelaide United at Coopers Stadium on October 28, 2023. This marks the second consecutive week Glory has been outplayed, raising urgent concerns about their performance as they slip dangerously close to the bottom of the league standings.
The match showcased a troubling trend for Perth, which now finds itself winless in three games and has lost seven of its last eleven fixtures. They are only three points above the last place and could fall seven points adrift from the finals by the end of the weekend.
Adelaide United dominated the game from start to finish, capitalizing on Glory’s defensive errors and showcasing superior midfield control. The Reds’ first goal came in just the 12th minute when Juan Muniz curled a free-kick past Perth goalkeeper Matt Sutton, who inadvertently diverted the ball into his own net.
Despite a brief moment of hope for Perth when Scott Wootton nearly equalized, the home side quickly regained control. Jonny Yull doubled Adelaide’s lead in the 29th minute, taking advantage of a defensive blunder to score from close range.
After halftime, Adelaide continued to build on their lead. Just minutes into the second half, Luka Jovanovic tapped in the third goal after a counter-attack, putting the match out of reach for Perth. The visitors’ inability to generate offense was highlighted by their failure to register a single shot on target throughout the match.
As frustration mounted, Glory’s defense crumbled further. A reckless challenge by Andriano Lebib resulted in a potential red card, but the decision was overturned after a review by the Video Assistant Referee. To compound the misery, Luke Duzel added a fourth goal during stoppage time, sealing Adelaide’s emphatic victory.
Coach Adam Griffiths faces mounting pressure as his short-term contract nears its end, with fans and officials alike questioning the team’s direction. The tactical changes made before the match failed to deliver results, as Adelaide consistently exploited gaps in Perth’s formation.
With only eight matches left in the season, Perth faces an uphill battle to recover and secure a place in the finals. The team’s performance will be under intense scrutiny as they prepare for their next matchup.
WHAT’S NEXT: Fans will be watching closely as Perth Glory attempts to regroup and address its glaring issues in the upcoming games. Will they find a way to turn their fortunes around, or will they continue to slide further down the ladder? Stay tuned for the latest updates.
