Commentary

1' Shaun Evans starts the match. Perth with the kick-off in Ballarat.
1' In the minute 1, Corner awarded to Perth.
1' Adam Taggart (Perth) is first to the ball but his header is off-target.
1' It's a goal kick for the home team in Ballarat.
2' In the minute 2, Western United drives forward and Matthew Grimaldi gets in a shot. Without netting, however.
2' Western United have been awarded a corner by Shaun Evans.
3' Noah Botic of Western United gets in a strike, but is off target.
3' In the minute 3, Perth have a goal kick.
4' Western United awarded a throw-in in their own half.
4' Shaun Evans signals a Perth throw-in in Western United's half.
5' In the minute 5, Shaun Evans awards Perth a goal kick.
6' Ball goes out of play for a Perth goal kick.
8' Corner awarded to Western United.
8' In the minute 8, Western United push upfield and Noah Botic gets his head to the ball. The attempt is cleared by an alert Perth defence.
9' Free kick Western United.
9' Western United are coming forward and Sebastian Pasquali gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.
9' In the minute 9, Goal kick for Perth at Mars Stadium.
10' Free kick for Western United in the half of Perth.
10' Western United are caught offside.
11' In the minute 11, Western United are pushing forward but Matthew Grimaldi's finish is wide of the goal.
11' Perth have a goal kick.
12' Throw-in for Western United at Mars Stadium.
13' In the minute 13, Throw-in Western United.
14' Perth have been awarded a corner by Shaun Evans.
14' Adam Taggart for Perth gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.
14' In the minute 14, Ball goes out of play for a Western United goal kick.
14' Ball safe as Perth is awarded a throw-in in their half.
15' Western United have been awarded a corner by Shaun Evans.
15' In the minute 15, At Mars Stadium, Western United are penalized for being offside.
16' Shaun Evans awards the home team a throw-in.
17' Goal kick for Perth at Mars Stadium.
18' In the minute 18, A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.
19' Shaun Evans signals a throw-in for Western United, close to Perth's area.
19' Shaun Evans signals a free kick to Perth in their own half.
20' In the minute 20, It's a goal kick for the away team in Ballarat.
22' Western United awarded a free kick in their own half.
23' Western United are too eager and fall into an offside trap.
23' In the minute 23, Can Perth get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Western United's half?
23' Shaun Evans signals a free kick to Perth.
24' Shaun Evans awards Western United a goal kick.
25' In the minute 25, Lachlan Wales (Western United) goes for goal but the shot is blocked by an alert defence.
25' Ball goes out of play for a Perth goal kick.
25' Throw-in for Perth in the half of Western United.
25' In the minute 25, Throw-in for Western United in their own half.
26' Perth to take a throw-in in Western United territory.
26' Throw-in for Western United in the half of Perth.
27' In the minute 27, Western United's Noah Botic misses with an attempt on goal.
27' It's a goal kick for the away team in Ballarat.
28' Throw-in high up the field for Perth in Ballarat.
28' In the minute 28, Goal kick for Western United at Mars Stadium.
29' A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.
31' Lachlan Wales of Western United smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.
32' In the minute 32, Shaun Evans awards Western United a goal kick.
33' Perth's Joshua James Rawlins has been booked in Ballarat.
33' In Ballarat a free kick has been awarded the home team.
34' In the minute 34, Corner awarded to Western United.
34' Western United's Noah Botic gets in a shot but it is blocked by a Perth defender.
34' Western United's Angus Thurgate breaks free at Mars Stadium. But the strike goes wide of the post.
34' In the minute 34, Perth have a goal kick.
36' Corner awarded to Western United.
35' Western United have been awarded a corner by Shaun Evans.
38' In the minute 38, Perth needs to be cautious. Western United have an attacking throw-in.
39' Free kick for Perth in their own half.
40' The match at Mars Stadium has been interrupted briefly for a check on Stefan Colakovski, who is down injured.
41' In the minute 41, The match at Mars Stadium is underway again.
42' Stefan Colakovski has recovered and rejoins the match in Ballarat.
42' Western United have a goal kick.
43' In the minute 43, Western United awarded a throw-in in their own half.
43' Ball safe as Western United is awarded a throw-in in their half.
43' Throw-in for Perth in their own half.
44' In the minute 44, Western United's Josh Risdon misses with an attempt on goal.
44' It's a goal kick for the away team in Ballarat.
45' + 1 2 minutes of injury time will be added to the 1st half.
45' + 2 In the minute 45, Throw-in for Western United at Mars Stadium.
45' The first half has been concluded at Mars Stadium.
46' The second-half is underway. Western United with the kick-off.
46' In the minute 46, Alen Stajcic is making the team's 1 substitution at Mars Stadium with Mohammad Amini replacing Jacob Muir.
46' Throw-in Western United.
47' Lachlan Wales (Western United) is given an opening but the shot is blocked by a defender.
48' In the minute 48, Ball goes out of play for a Perth goal kick.
49' Throw-in for Perth close to the penalty box.
50' Can Perth capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Western United's half?
51' In the minute 51, Shaun Evans awards Perth a goal kick.
52' Free kick for Perth in their own half.
53' In the minute 53, Great play from Josh Risdon to set up the goal.
56' Shaun Evans awards the away team a throw-in.
56' In Ballarat a free kick has been awarded the away team.
58' In the minute 58, Perth's Adam Taggart gets his shot away but it misses the target.
58' Goal kick for Western United at Mars Stadium.
59' Perth make their 2 substitution with David Joel Williams replacing Stefan Colakovski.
59' In the minute 59, Alen Stajcic (Perth) is making a 3 substitution, with Joel Anasmo replacing Jarrod Carluccio.
59' Shaun Evans signals a free kick to Western United in their own half.
60' Western United awarded a free kick in their own half.
62' In the minute 62, Western United's Lachlan Wales breaks free at Mars Stadium. But the strike goes wide of the post.
62' Perth have a goal kick.
64' Matthew Grimaldi for Western United gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.
64' In the minute 64, Shaun Evans awards Perth a goal kick.
65' Daniel Penha is replacing Lachlan Wales for Western United at Mars Stadium.
65' The home team have replaced Michael Ruhs with Riku Danzaki. This is the 2 substitution made today by John Aloisi.
65' In the minute 65, It's a goal kick for the home team in Ballarat.
67' Kaelan Andrew Moore Majekodunmi is replacing Aleksandar Susnjar for Perth at Mars Stadium.
67' Shaun Evans signals a Western United throw-in in Perth's half.
68' In the minute 68, Ball goes out of play for a Perth goal kick.
68' Throw-in Perth.
69' Can Perth get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Western United's half?
72' In the minute 72, Western United's Riku Danzaki is on target but unsuccessful.
72' Perth have a dangerous throw-in.
74' Corner awarded to Western United.
74' In the minute 74, Perth needs to be cautious. Western United have an attacking throw-in.
75' Free kick for Perth in their own half.
75' David Joel Williams (Perth) gets in a strike but the shot is blocked by a defender.
77' In the minute 77, Giordano Colli (Perth) is given an opening but the shot is blocked by a defender.
77' Daniel Penha gets his shot on target but fails to score for Western United.
78' Shaun Evans awards the away team a throw-in.
78' In the minute 78, In Ballarat, Riku Danzaki of Western United is presented with a shooting opportunity. But the strike is blocked by the covering defence.
79' Perth to take a throw-in in Western United territory.
79' Khoder Kaddour is on a sub for Josh Risdon for Western United.
79' In the minute 79, The home team replace Angus Thurgate with Rhys Bozinovski.
80' Trent Jordan Ostler is replacing Joshua James Rawlins for the away team.
80' Goal kick for Western United at Mars Stadium.
81' In the minute 81, Can Western United get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Perth's half?
82' Ball goes out of play for a Western United goal kick.
82' Throw-in for Western United in their own half.
84' In the minute 84, Perth awarded a free kick in their own half.
84' Shaun Evans signals a Western United throw-in in Perth's half.
85' In the minute 85, Kaelan Andrew Moore Majekodunmi's header is off-target for Perth.
85' Goal kick for Western United at Mars Stadium.
85' Perth have been awarded a corner by Shaun Evans.
86' Western United drive upfield and Daniel Penha gets in a shot. The strike is blocked by a Perth defender.
86' In the minute 86, Western United drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.
87' Throw-in for Western United at Mars Stadium.
88' Western United pushes forward through Khoder Kaddour, whose finish on goal is saved.
88' In the minute 88, Shaun Evans awards Perth a goal kick.
89' Shaun Evans signals a free kick to Perth in their own half.
90' Corner awarded to Perth.
90' It's a goal kick for the home team in Ballarat.
90' Nikita Rukavytsya is on a sub for Noah Botic for Western United.
90' + 1 Can Perth capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Western United's half?
90' + 1 4 minutes will be added to the 2nd half in Ballarat.
90' + 2 Play has been interrupted briefly in Ballarat to check on Darryl Lachman, who is grimacing with pain.
90' + 3 The match is underway again.
90' + 3 Darryl Lachman for Perth is back on the field again.
90' + 4 Throw-in for Perth in the half of Western United.
90' + 4 Free kick in a good position for Perth!
90' + 5 Ben Garuccio is booked for the home team.
90' + 5 Perth have been awarded a corner by Shaun Evans.
90' + 5 Western United have a goal kick.