A snapped goalpost could not stop Perth Glory as they ended 2018 top of the A-League courtesy of a 4-1 win at Central Coast Mariners.
Andy Keogh powered a rebound into an empty net in the third minute of the New Year's Eve clash, which was then subject to a 45-minute delay after the goalframe gave way when Tomislav Mrcela tumbled into the net after heading in Neil Kilkenny's cross from an offside position.
After groundstaff installed a replacement goal, the Glory continued to dominate proceedings and Fabio Ferreira headed home from Jason Davidson's cross.
The same man made it 3-0 before half-time as his deflected right-wing delivery caught out Mariners goalkeeper Adam Pearce.
That first half clocked 1 hour and 30 minutes in total! The delay came as a result of Tomislav Mrcela snapping the post by falling into the net, after scoring an disallowed offside header goal.(0-3) December 31, 2018
