Match Report: Perth Glory Youth vs Armadale SC – WA NPL

17 July 2026 – Perth Glory Youth and Armadale SC shared the spoils in a 2–2 draw at the State Football Centre, a result that kept both teams in the middle of the WA NPL standings. The match featured two lead changes and a late equaliser that delighted the home supporters.

Armadale struck first in the 22nd minute when striker Joshua Blake volleyed home from a cross by right‑back Liam Baker. Glory Youth responded quickly, levelling just six minutes later through a well‑worked set‑piece. Midfielder Callum Timmins whipped in a free kick that was met by centre‑half Nathan Grieve, who nodded past Armadale keeper Dylan Piromalli.

The visitors regained the lead early in the second half. A swift counter‑attack culminated in Jordan Falcone slotting home from an acute angle, making it 2–1 to Armadale in the 53rd minute. Perth Glory Youth pushed forward in search of another equaliser, creating several half‑chances that were either blocked or off target.

The breakthrough came in the 78th minute when young winger Luka Šimunović cut inside from the left and unleashed a curling shot that kissed the inside of the far post and went in. Both sides then pushed for a winner, but the game ended all square. The draw leaves Glory Youth in ninth place and Armadale in sixth, with both teams now looking ahead to tough away fixtures.