Goals: 0:1 Dale Wingell (10.); 1:1 Gary Faria (25.)

The days surprise result came from Dorrien Gardens where Perth S.C. were held to a 1-1 draw by Fremantle Spirit. Dale Wingell was the architect of Fremantle taking a 10th minute lead by clipping a terrific pass over the defence for Ravi Kuppusamy to run on to and calmly lob on-coming goalkeeper Gareth Deeg. The hosts responded by piling on the pressure and only a dubious offside decision denied Andreas Oliviera the equaliser after good lead-up work from Todd Howarth and Gary Faria. Parity was restored on 25 minutes by Faria who wriggled his way past a number of opponents before rifling into the top corner from 14-metres. The wet and windy conditions made the going difficult for both teams and, not surprisingly, passes into the final third either failed to find their mark or were intercepted by the defence. Shortly before the interval Kuppusamy unleashed a blistering shot that flew narrowly past the post. The second half was six minutes old when Steve Grant spectacularly tipped over the crossbar a long-range pile-driver by Faria. The game then developed into a dour affair with Perth struggling to open up their opponents defence, and Fremantle going forward only on the counterattack. Perth carved out a couple of good openings and Robbie Puca's diving header was cleared off the line by Tom Straker from Matt Danskin's delivery after 67 minutes. Not long after it was Howarth who provided the ammuntion for Faria whose stinging shot was turned wide by Grant. Fremantle almost stole victory close to the end when Wingell's cross to the near post intended for Callum Roberts deflected off defender Michael Icanovski who was glad to see the ball clear the bar.

Goals: 0:1 Andrija Jukic (32.); 1:1 Johnny Mirco (40.); 2:1 Josh Kamasz (74.)

A late strike from Josh Kamaz has given a ten man Cockburn a 2-1 win over the Western Knights at Dalmatinac Park today.

After being reduced to ten men when substitute Marko Aleksic was somewhat dubiousl given his marching orders with 30 minutes to play, Kamaz hammered home with 15 minutes remaining to give Cockburn their 3rd league win on the trot.

It was a scrappy opening, in which both sides had opportunities to take the lead with Dino Pacella being forced to make some quality saves, most notably from Jon Higgins who had a long range shot tipped over.

Cockburn were dangerous from set pieces early, with John Mirco coming close after a cleverly worked free kick.

The visitors took the lead just after the half hour through Andrija Jukic, coming off two goals against Sorrento, Jukic fired home after some good work down the right hand side.

Five minutes before the break, proceedings were level, when in-form John Mirco ran past the defenders and sent an unstoppable shot into the net from inside the box.

The second half started in similar fashion to the first with the best early chance falling to Jon Mathers, who shot narrowly wide.

After 55 minutes, Aleksic was brought on to replace an injured Michael Mirco and he was given his marching orders in the 63rd minute after a misplaced challenge.

Down to ten men, this served to lift Cockburn and on 74 minutes some good work from Paul Natale gave John Mirco the chance to pass to Kamaz, who went past one defender and shot into the net to the ecstacy of the home crowd.

There were chances for Cockburn to finish the game, with both Mirco and Gio Di Bartolo wasting opportunities to increase the lead.For the Knights there was still time for one last assault on the Cockburn goal, however, the defence led superbly by Jason Godfrey held firm for what may be a season defining win.

After the match, an excited Cockburn coach Scott Miller was quick to praise his side’s character."That was a real test of our character today, we stuck to the task well and I’m happy for the boys." Miller said.

Football West reporter: Raymond Bohan

Goals: 1:0 Branimir Mikulic (5.); 2:0 Boima Karpeh (21.); 3:0 Branimir Mikulic (25.); 4:0 Stefan Smiljanic (81.)

Floreat Athena opened up a three points buffer to their nearest rival after clinically despatching Armadale 4-0 at Litis Stadium. The tone was set early with John Migas' rising highest to glance Miki Vujacic's in-swinging corner narrowly high of the crossbar. Poor defending gifted Floreat the lead after 5 minutes as Branimir Mukilic somehow maintained possession after stumbling his way through a crowded 18-yard box to tuck a low shot inside the near post from 9-metres. The margin was doubled on 21 minutes when Miki Vujacic won possession near the halfway line and looped a superb long pass over the defence for Boima Karpeh to latch on to and round goalkeeper Cyril Sharrock before tapping into an empty net. Four minutes later Miki Vujacic threaded a terrific pass to Mikulic who waltzed past three challenges and angled his neat finish across Sharrock and inside the far post. A rare Armadale attack just before the break should have produced a goal but an unmarked Ryan Pearson who sprayed wide with only the 'keeper to beat. A dull start to the second half had the two teams slugging it out in midfield and rarely pushing into their final third. That changed in the 68th minute when Adam Bachillor's swerving free-kick flew just past the top corner. Floreat stepped up the pace and in quick succession Bajo Savic forced a classy save from Sharrock, and Mikulic shot across the face of goal from a tight angle. Armadale were exposed four a fourth time on 81 minutes when Kovacevic's vicious drive was parried by a full-stretch Sharrock who was helpless as Stefan Smiljanic netted the follow-up unchallenged from a couple of metres. Poor finishing denied the visitors a late consolation as Pearson shot straight at Vas Vujacic after going past a couple of opponents.

Goals: 1:0 Michael Pugliese (80.)

Stirling Lions secured a vital three points in the context of their season, with a hard fought 1-0 victory over ECU Joondalup at Macedonia Park today.

An 80th minute header from defender Michael Pugliese sealed the win in a scrappy affair in wet and windy conditions.

A barrage of torrential rain before the match made the surface difficult for the players with many losing their footing in a tight opening to the half.

Stirling were on top of the contest looking the more likely to score and they had their first chance after 15 minutes when a great touch from Vas Kalogeracos setup strike partner Andy Brown who cannoned his shot into the post.

The match became an error riddled encounter with both sides struggling to create any clear cut chances however youngster Danny Richman worked desperately to bring the game to life and he setup a wonderful opportunity for Daniel Micevski on 33 minutes. Micevski’s tame effort fell into the arms of Joondalup goalkeeper Aleks Vrteski.

After a disappointing first half, the visitors looked promising in the second half however the wet surface was still causing havoc for both sides.

Youngster Micevski, was finding himself in great positions and along with Vas Kalogeracos could have given the home side the lead but both could only find the hands of Aleks Vrteski in the Joondalup goal.

Half time substitute Scott Blackmore made his presence felt for the visitors with a 30 metre rocket, only denied by a fantastic fingertip save from Lions keeper Phil Straker.

With neither side giving an inch, it was left to a defender to settle the tie with Micheal Pugliese rising high from a Ludovic Boi corner to knock in the winner, bouncing his header past Vrteski.

Stirling pushed hard for a second in the final ten minutes but the one goal was enough to give Micky Lyons’ side a well earned win, after fielding a side missing key players Steve Hesketh, Phil Arnold and David Dugdale.

Football West Match Reporter: Beau Crompton

Goals: 1:0 Mladen Kovacevic; 2:0 Bobby Despotovski (26.); 3:0 Kevin Griffiths; 4:0 Greg Sharland (47.); 5:0 Kevin Griffiths (49.); 6:0 Mark Donnelly (Own goal, 87.)

Inglewood United recorded their second consecutive three point haul as they demolished lowly Wanneroo City 6-0 at Clipsal Stadium.

Wanneroo City has now conceded a staggering 36 goals in the last six matches and it will take a turn around of epic proportions for them to retain their Premier League status for 2008.

Bobby Despotovski was in fine form for his side, having a hand in one goal and converting a trade mark free kick in the first half. He was ably assisted by a brace from Kevin Griffiths and singles to Mladen Kovacevic and Greg Sharland before a last minute own goal rubbed further salt into the Wanneroo wounds.

The match began in sunshine and both sides had chances to take an early lead in what was an open and attacking affair.

Despotovski was denied by a smart block from Wanneroo keeper Kevin Millar, the first of what would be a string of fine saves before Daniel Niederberger skimmed the cross bar with a curling effort from a Despotovski pull back.

Wanneroo threatened as Craig Cheeseman drifted a header wide and then saw his effort from an angle superbly blocked by Taseski as he raced off his line.

But with the game delicately poised, Inglewood took the lead after a smart Despotovski ball released Sharland whose inch perfect cross found the head of Kovacevic, who made no mistake from six yards.

The Wanneroo heads immediately went down and they found themselves a further goal behind after 26 minutes when Despotovski curled in a low free kick from 20 yards following a professional foul by Dan Brown to halt Griffiths on the edge of the area.

It was soon 3-0 to Inglewood and the small crowd on hand was sensing a thrashing was on the cards.Niederberger showed great tenacity to chase the ball down the left touchline, beating his man and crossing in from the corner flag, where there didn’t look to be much danger until Sharland did fantastically well to flick a header from the near post for Griffiths to smash home from close range.

Cheeseman was the only threat for Wanneroo and he saw an effort brilliantly parried away by Taseski after shimmying past the defence on the edge of the box and another went wide after capitalizing on some lax defending from United.

Millar was called into action again as half time approached, producing two outstanding blocks to deny Sharland and replicating the effort on Dean Applegren as the half time whistle sounded.

The spectators barely had time to find their seats after half time before it was 4-0 as Sharland finally got the goal his performance deserved. A superb cross in from Jason Colli found the big man who directed his header into the top corner from the penalty spot.

Two minutes later and this time it was Niederberger who provided the ammunition bu Sharland could only watch his close range header cannon off the bar with Millar saving the follow up effort from Griffiths.

The warnings were not heeded though and it was 5-0 on 49 minutes after the Wanneroo defence failed to properly clear the ball, Griffiths chesting and volleying over the keeper from 20 yards.

A torrential downpour then rolled across the Clipsal Stadium making conditions difficult for both sides as Despotovski withdrew himself from the action to control the match from the sidelines, receiving a warm round of applause from the appreciative supporters.

Without their number 10, Inglewood took their foot off the pedal as Wanneroo continued to battle but couldn’t find a way to stick one into the back of the net.

Applegren was again denied by a Millar block on 70 minutes as Griffiths curled what could have been his hat-trick wide after a fine run and pass from Jason Colli found the midfielder free in the area.

With three minutes to go, Applegren put the icing on the cake, intercepting the ball near half way and launching a counter attack. With Wanneroo caught short at the back, Applegren stormed into the box only to see the keeper again block his effort but only into the leg of Mark Donnelly with the ball ricocheting into the net.

Match Reporter: Ben Fitzpatrick

Goals: 0:1 Justin Hugo (10.); 1:1 Brodie Martin (55.); 2:1 Gary Boyle (68.); 3:1 Dejan Gurovski (73.); 4:1 Lewis Flatt

A four goal second half blitz from Sorrento earned them a 4-1 home victory against Swan IC at Percy Doyle reserve this afternoon in round ten of the Football West Premier League.

In wet and windy conditions it was the visitors who opened brightly, Anthony McStea’s free kick fell to Brendan Knox on the left hand side of the box, his curling shot flew inches past the post.

Sorrento went close on five minutes Gary Lynn shot saved well by Cory Hugo, but it was the visitors who were ahead in the 10th minute, McStea’s cross fell kindly to Justin Hugo who fired low past Anthony Cochrane.

The Swans continued to dominate and Knox fired over from close-range and Cochrane saved well from Rory Mouttet. It should have been 2-0 on 20 minutes Knox somehow blazing over from point blank range.

Sorrento began to get into the game and from Stuart Banks free kick Steven McDonald headed over and after good work from Jared Love on the right Brodie Martin fired over from close-range.

The Swans went into the break 1-0 to the good although Chris Boyle's shot was only inches past the post on the stroke of half time.

The home side began the second half well and were level on 55 minutes Martin’s low strike from the edge of the box beat Cory Hugo low to his right. There was tension in the coach’s boxes and Sorrento Coach Steve Neville was sent to the stands by referee Paul Anderson for arguing a decision, but this seemed to lift the Gulls, and they were ahead in the 68th minute. The Swans didn’t close down on the edge of their penalty area and Boyle’s stunning shot flew into the top corner, much to the delight of the home faithful.

The Gulls were on top and five minutes later it was 3-1, Love was the provider, his run and cross from the right was stabbed home by substitute Dejan Gurovski. The visitors were almost handed a lifeline when a mix up between McDonald and Cochrane, with the McDonald’s back pass heading towards goal but the alert Lynn cleared the ball off the line.

Moments later the points were made safe with the goal of the match, Lewis Flatt’s turn and shot from the right side of the penalty area flew into the top corner with Cory Hugo stranded.

Teams Sorrento GK Cochrane, Trpevski, Banks, McDonald, Lynn, Flat, Martin, Morgan, Boyle, Love, Harnwell (Gurovski 36) - Subs not used Ross, Neville, York, Ashworth

Swan IC GK C. Hugo, J. Hugo, Mouttet, McNally, Cole, R. Monterosso, Knox, McStea, Ando, J. Monterosso (Djukanovic 70), Catalano Subs not used Agudelo, Echeverria, Scali

Referee Paul Anderson

Football West reporter: Peter Simcox