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Australian A-League

Dec 6, 2013 at 10.45am UK

Perth Glory Perth Glory
4-2
Wellington Wellington Phoenix

Sidnei (15', 90'), Thwaite (60'), Zahra (82')

FT(HT: 1-1)

Huysegems (36'), Ifill (49')

Match Report

Football

Perth Glory seal late win over Wellington Phoenix

By Darren Plant, Senior Reporter | 06 December 2013

Perth Glory's Adrian Zahra and Sidnei score in the final five minutes to earn their side a 4-2 victory over Wellington Phoenix.

Two late goals from Adrian Zahra and Sidnei have earned Perth Glory a 4-2 victory over Wellington Phoenix at the nib Stadium.

Sidnei Sciola Moraes of the Glory celebrates with team mates after kicking a goal during the round nine A-League match between Perth Glory and the Wellington Phoenix at nib Stadium on December 6, 2013 © Getty Images

After a see-saw opening hour, Zahra and Sidnei struck twice in the final five minutes to help their side move into third position in the A-League table.

A dominant start from Glory enabled them to keep Wellington on the back foot, and they took full advantage when a long-range strike from Sidnei gave the home side the lead.

However, Phoenix netted twice either side of half time to earn a 2-1 lead, with Stein Huysegems and former Millwall midfielder Paul Ifill getting on the scoresheet.

Sidnei turned provider for Perth after 60 minutes when he curled in a free kick for Michael Thwaite to head home to regain the momentum for the hosts.

A draw looked likely as the match entered the closing stages, but after Zahra converted a Steven McGarry delivery with five minutes remaining, Sidnei capped off a fine individual display to move his team up the standings.