Aleksandar Prijovic’s knack of scoring in opposition to Western Sydney Wanderers has continued because the Serbian striker fired Western United to a much-needed A-League Males win.
Prijovic’s chested purpose from a James Troisi cross within the fifth minute was sufficient to safe a 1-Zero triumph at AAMI Park on Sunday.
It was his third strike in as many begins in opposition to the Wanderers – all leading to wins.
Importantly, it gave United a second victory of the season and lifted final 12 months’s champions off the foot of the desk.
Mali worldwide Tongo Doumbia impressed on his return to United’s beginning line-up and began a sweeping transfer upfield for the purpose when he gained the ball again in his personal half.
Ben Garuccio performed in Troisi, who reduce the ball previous Wanderers goalkeeper Lawrence Thomas and throughout the six-yard field for Prijovic.
The large man did not trouble stooping for a header, as a substitute calmly chesting the ball into an open web.
The guests had possibilities to degree earlier than half-time however Sulejman Krpic blasted the perfect of them over the bar and despatched a header extensive, whereas Yeni N’Gbakoto shot straight at United ‘keeper Jamie Younger.
Krpic once more wasted a terrific likelihood after the break when his close-range shot was saved by Younger, who additionally denied Calem Nieuwenhof’s drive from the sting of the field.
There was nothing resembling the Melbourne derby chaos that descended on the identical venue lower than 24 hours earlier.
Few followers had been readily available for Sunday’s fixture, making for a subdued environment.
A small group staged a quiet protest on the A-Leagues’ determination to play grand finals in Sydney for the following three years.
On the 20-minute mark, members of United’s lively assist walked out from their typical place within the stadium’s south stand.
However a lot of the motion was on the park, the place Prijovic’s purpose settled the competition.
