Western Knights and Perth Glory II played out a 2-2 draw in the NPL Western Australia Regular Season on Saturday. The result keeps both sides mid-table, with Western Knights remaining seventh and Perth Glory II tenth in the standings. Both clubs have now completed 22 matches in the campaign.
The hosts took an early lead through a goal in the thirty-first minute. Perth Glory II responded quickly, equalising just after the interval when they struck in the forty-sixth minute. The momentum shifted again as Western Knights retake the lead with a fifth-minute strike after the restart.
By then, Western Knights had built a narrow advantage. Perth Glory II refused to let the tie slip, finding an equaliser in the ninety-second minute of added time. The late drama ensured neither side could claim victory.
To be fair, the match reflected the contrasting fortunes of both sides this season. Western Knights have accumulated 25 points from six wins and seven draws, while Perth Glory II sit on 21 points with five victories and six draws.
And here's the thing — both teams arrive in this fixture with mixed recent form. Western Knights drew 3-3 with Perth earlier this month before losing 2-1 to Olympic Kingsway. Perth Glory II came off a 4-0 win over Dianella White Eagles but had drawn 2-2 with Armadale in their previous outing.
The result means Western Knights extend their unbeaten run to three games, while Perth Glory II have now drawn two of their last four matches. Both sides will look to build on this point-scoring opportunity as the season progresses.