The Lions controlled possession for much of the second half but were unable to break down Perth's defence.

The visitors expertly defended a lead built on two classy first half goals to Andreas Oliveira.

ECU Joondalup has continued its undefeated run by beating Balcatta 2-1 at Grindleford Reserve in the APB State Premier League.

Chris Wylie's early contender for goal of the season and a second from Jamie Watt was enough to snatch the three points despite Balcatta pulling one back in the second half courtesy of Matty Italiano.

The win puts Joondalup in seventh place on the table, within striking distance of a finals berth.

Adam Hayton's controversial last-minute penalty got nine-man Sorrento out of jail with a 2-1 win over Mandurah at Percy Doyle Reserve in the APB State Premier League.

Players and coaches from either side didn't seem quite sure what referee Josh Mihevc had awarded the spot-kick for, but Hayton held his nerve to beat Phil Straker and leave Dolphins boss Stuart Young and his players absolutely furious.

Swan United continued their recent good run of four games undefeated with a vital away win against Armadale at Alfred Skeet Oval in the APB State Premier League.

A goal to David Perich a minute into first half injury time gave the Swans unit the advantage in an even first half before goals to Liam Boland and Michael Van Dongen sealed the victory.

Floreat Athena cruised to a 3-0 win over Inglewood United in their APB State Premier League at E&D Litis Stadium on Saturday.

First half goals from Daniel Neiderberger and captain Branimir Mikulic sent the home side on their way, before substitute Jason Barrera completed the rout with the final kick of the game.

Western Knights have surged to the top of the APB State Premier League ladder after a convincing 4-2 victory over hapless Cockburn City at Nash Field on Saturday afternoon.

After a tight first half, the home side broke the shackles with three goals in a scintillating 20-minute stretch in the second stanza to shake off a gritty Cockburn side minus match-winning players Jason Dos Santos and Rory Feely.

The Knights were ignited by maligned striker Anthony Campbell, who was at his brilliant best setting up three of his side's four goals through devastating line-breaking runs.

Words - Chris Correia

Picture - Football West