Perth Glory coach Stephen Peters is focusing on the positives after his team secured another hard-fought victory in the Liberty A-League Women's competition. The Glory edged out Canberra United 1-0 at McKellar Park on Sunday, marking their second consecutive win by a single goal.
Gritty Performance Seals Three Points
The match's sole goal came from a moment of individual brilliance in the 23rd minute. Young star Grace Johnston received the ball near the halfway line, drove forward with purpose, and unleashed a powerful strike from outside the box that flew into the net. This decisive moment proved enough to separate the two sides on the scoreboard.
Despite the win, Peters acknowledged the performance was not flawless. He pointed to periods where his team struggled to maintain possession and build sustained pressure. "I thought we were good in patches, but I still think there's a lot of improvement in us," Peters stated in his post-match assessment.
Building Momentum and Looking Ahead
The victory is part of a promising upturn for Perth Glory, who have now taken seven points from their last three outings. This run has helped lift some of the early-season pressure following a challenging start to the campaign.
Peters emphasised his belief in the squad's growing resilience and ability to grind out results. "The pleasing thing is we're finding a way to win games, even when we're not at our best," he said. The coach highlighted the team's defensive solidity as a key foundation, having kept a clean sheet in this crucial away fixture.
Looking forward, the coach's optimism is clear. He sees significant room for growth as the players continue to adapt to his tactical ideas and build stronger on-field connections. The focus will be on converting more of the chances they create and controlling matches for longer periods.
The Road to Consistency
The narrow win over Canberra United, who currently sit at the bottom of the league table, demonstrates both the progress made and the work still to do. For Peters, the objective is to transform these gritty victories into more commanding performances.
The team's spirit and fighting qualities are no longer in doubt. The next phase, as outlined by the coach, is to marry that determination with a more polished and proactive style of play. With the squad showing signs of gelling, Perth Glory will aim to carry this winning momentum into their next fixture and continue their climb up the A-League Women's ladder.
