Ten points from a possible 15 has shown Western United aren’t just making up the numbers in its inaugural Hyundai A-League season.
The competition’s newest club, sitting second on the table, have gelled quickly and are playing an entertaining brand of football.
Here is their story so far:
Round 1 (1-0 away to Wellington Phoenix)
Life in the A-League could not have started better for the Green and Black.
Besart Berisha was the man to score the club’s first-ever goal, adding to his record goal tally in the competition.
United also recorded a clean sheet in its inaugural A-League win away to Wellington.
Round 2 (1-1 home to Perth Glory)
A historic day as the club played its first home game.
A superb strike from marquee Panagiotis Kone opened the scoring just after half-time, but the reigning Premiers were able to find a way back late.
The points were shared at GMHBA Stadium as United remained unbeaten after two.
Round 3 (1-2 home to Melbourne City)
United’s first loss came at the hands of Victorian rivals Melbourne City.
A second-half Besart Berisha penalty wasn’t enough as two goals from City’s lethal Jamie Maclaren had the Cityzens walking away with three points.
Round 4 (3-2 away to Melbourne Victory)
The Green and Black made a statement in Round 4. A big statement.
Trailing 2-0 inside seven minutes, Rudan’s side overturned the deficit against the A-League behemoth at Marvel Stadium.
An Alessandro Diamanti wonder goal, a Berisha inspired OG to Victory and a Scott McDonald strike saw United record a famous win.
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Round 5 (2-1 home to Western Sydney Wanderers)
Mark Rudan’s men continued their early-season form with another comeback win over Western Sydney.
The Wanderers led inside five minutes, but United’s character and determination proved too strong again.
An Andrew Durante header and a Kwabena Appiah-Kubi strike sealed consecutive wins for the A-League new boys.
The club also reached a milestone during that week, reaching 4000 members.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Western United’s next home game is at GMHBA Stadium against Newcastle Jets on Saturday, 16 November at 7.30 pm.
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