Sarpreet Singh's first A-League goal helps Wellington Phoenix beat Perth Glory LIAM HYSLOPSKY SPORTOwn goal gifts the Phoenix victory over PerthA starring starting debut from Sarpreet Singh and some brotherly love from Shane Lowry have helped lift the Wellington Phoenix off the bottom of the A-League ladder. His inclusion in the starting team happened because of Goran Paracki picking up an ankle injury at training on Friday. Michael McGlinchey replaced Singh in the 68th minute to register his 200th A-League appearance. The penalty win was a touch controversial, as he surged into the box and laid off for Andy Keogh, only to be clattered late by Scott Galloway. AT A GLANCEWellington Phoenix 2 (Sarpreet Singh 3', Shane Lowry (own goal) 90') Perth Glory 1 (Diego Castro 36').

Source: Stuff February 17, 2018 08:48 UTC