What they said in the Ninja A-League after Round 1

What They Said in the Ninja A-League After Round 1

After an electrifying opening weekend of the Ninja A-League 2025–26 season, players and coaches shared their thoughts following Round 1. The matches delivered excitement, emotion, and important early-season talking points.

Perth Glory End Their Long Drought

Friday night’s 3–1 victory over Western Sydney marked a turning point for Perth Glory. It was their first away win in nearly two years, bringing an end to a frustrating record that had persisted since 2023. The delayed kickoff, caused by storms and lightning, only made the eventual celebration sweeter.

“A drought-breaking win for Perth Glory,” said Network 10 commentator Ben Homer as referee Isabella Mossin blew the full-time whistle. “Their first away win in almost two years. Lightning delays, storms—and finally Perth Glory get to celebrate a monumental win on the road. Now they can begin to build some momentum this season.”

Gabby Hollar Scores Again

Goal scorer Gabby Hollar made headlines by finding the net for the first time since January, adding further reason for the team’s optimism as the new season begins.

Looking Ahead

With their confidence restored, Perth Glory aim to carry this momentum into the next rounds of the Ninja A-League, hoping to build a stronger away record for the rest of the 2025–26 campaign.

Author’s summary: Perth Glory’s long-awaited away victory over Western Sydney reignited their season and ended a two-year winless streak on the road, offering renewed hope for 2025–26.

A-Leagues — 2025-11-03