"Very proud, it shows we now have a bit of depth at the club and it's a credit to them. They gave everything in the second half and I think we deserved something out of the game but it wasn't to be," said Mitchell after the game.

In one of the games of the season, the Sky blues took the lead on 24 minutes when Steve Corica converted a penalty, after Todd Howarth was judged to have fouled Shannon Cole in the box.

Despite the set-back, Glory hit back immediately and Daniel McBreen forced Clint Bolton into a stunning save with his long range effort.

Perth though did equalise just before the break through Wayne Srhoj.  In a well worked move, Srhoj volleyed home from the edge of the 18 yard box, after a nice touch from Andrija Jukic.

Five minutes into the second half Sydney took the lead again but in controversial circumstances when Aloisi's shot was cleared off the line.  Initially referee Chris Beath awarded a corner but he then changed his decision after a discussion with his assistant.

Television replays show referee Beath was correct to award the goal because the ball crossed the line but slipped out through the side netting.

"It's disappointing because he changed his mind and I didn't think he was allowed to do that," added Mitchell.

With Glory chasing their fourth straight win, McBreen made it 2-2 with his fifth goal in five games, when he finished from close range, to set up a thrilling finish.

A classic header from Aloisi with eight minutes to play put Sydney in front for the third time but Perth refused to give in.

McBreen again forced Bolton into a brilliant save, with another stinging shot but Perth couldn't find another leveller.