McKay’s goal was just reward after he worked tirelessly throughout a match that saw a spate of poor finishing. Perth – who had not scored or conceded a goal going into the match – let the match slip away after leading 1-0 after 14 minutes.

As the final whistle blew, frustrated Glory fans let their feelings known with a chorus of boos.

Following the match Matt McKay said: "My goal was just lucky. It just fell so you don’t have to think about those, you just hit them. You have to be lucky in these games and to come all this way and get a result is brilliant. It’s a tough trip and we haven’t won yet this season so it’s good to get one on the scoreboard.”

Glory had two golden chances to equalise in the closing moments. Both Jamie Harnwell and Simon Colosimo came close to snatching a draw for the home side, but were denied on both occasions by an in-form Liam Reddy.

The match had looked to be headed for a 1-1 draw before McKay struck, with both sides suffering from poor finishing in the second half.

Danny Tiatto was at the centre of the action for Roar. The former Socceroo came close to scoring twice – including a thunderbolt free kick that was saved by keeper Tommi Tomich. Tiatto was one of Roar’s most dangerous players and showed why he has built himself such a reputation as a midfield enforcer with a commanding display.

Glory and Roar scored a goal apiece in the first half in a highly-competitive match. Both teams enjoyed periods where they dominated but were left wanting in the final third.

Ron Smith made a number of changes in the second half to increase his attacking options; bringing on Jimmy Downey and James Robinson. Glory finished the match with three strikers.

Glory’s Billy Celeski was also unlucky not to be awarded a penalty after his appeal for a foul in the box was waved away by referee Ben Williams. Downey also had a fantastic opportunity to score on 78 minutes but his heavy touch let him down allowing an advancing Reddy to save the ball.

In the first half it was Jamie Harnwell - Glory’s former captain and forgotten man – who opened the scoring for the west Australian outfit. Having been somewhat ignored so far this season, Harnwell was handed his first starting berth as Glory looked desperately for answers in front of goal.

The former defender played as a central striker in partnership with Croatian import Mate Dragicevic. While Dragicevic continued to look out-of-sorts, Harnwell impressed by creating chances in addition to his goal.

The opening stanza was easily dominated by the visitors. Frank Farina’s side had the bulk of possession and a Queensland goal looked imminent before Glory hit back on the 14th minute.

After chances for Queensland through Danny Tiatto and Ante Milicic, Harnwell powered home a volley for Glory after being set up by Naum Sekulovski who delivered a superb through-ball. Unsurprisingly, Harnwell savoured the celebration with reports he has been unsettled due to being repeatedly left on the bench.

Queensland then hit back in the 21st minute following a scramble in the box after a corner kick. Woeful defending from Perth – with little presence in the box – saw the ball fall to the feet of Roar’s Josh McLoughan at point-blank range.

McLoughan’s finish was laboured, but impossible to miss. In the end, it was an easy finish and the first A-League goal for the defender.

Roar’s Marincho wasted two free-kicks in the first half. The Brazilian came to the league with a big reputation of scoring spectacular free kicks, but he has failed to impress so far after shooting high on both chances.

Referee: Ben Williams

FourFourTwo Says:
So far this season, Mate Dragicevic has not looked like he has any sort of pedigree behind him. While this was the match where we thought he may fire... he did nothing to change our minds. The dud of the season? We’ll give him at least another week.

The 65 minute pass from Anthony Danze was atrocious. Even the commentators named it as the worst passes in A-League history. We’ll go one better than that – it’s one of the worst in professional football, period. Check it out, you’ll get a laugh out of it.

Roar looked alright, but Reinaldo must have gone to the same finishing school as Dragicevic. McKay is quality, Tiatto was fantastic and Liam Reddy rose to the challenge – whenever he had to.