Macarthur beats Perth Glory on disputed late penalty
Macarthur FC comes from behind to beat Perth Glory 2-1 on a controversial penalty in the final ten minutes.
Perth took the lead through captain Tom Lawrence in the 59th minute but could not hold on at Campbelltown. A penalty call against defender Calem Nieuwenhof in the final ten minutes sparked Macarthur's comeback.
After the first penalty was saved, encroachment gave Macarthur a second attempt, which Ryan Fraser converted. Jonathan Aspropotamitis headed in a free-kick in the 89th minute to seal the win.
Lawrence said the penalty decision was wrong and made a mockery of the league. The loss means Perth will extend its wait for an opening-round win beyond 13 years, with the last coming in 2014.
- Macarthur 2-1 Perth Glory
- Final score
- 2-1 vs Wellington in 2014, 13 years ago
- Perth's last opening-round win
- 79th minute to Macarthur
- Penalty awarded
- First match as Macarthur coach ends in win
- Ognenovski's debut
Why it mattersThe controversial decision highlights refereeing inconsistency in the A-League and keeps Perth searching for form.
AustraliaPerth Glory fans disappointed by loss on contentious penalty call in first-round match.
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