Perth Glory's first A-League Men game in 42 days ends in defeat to Brisbane Roar

A first A-League Men goal to Brisbane attacker Henry Hore secures the Roar their first win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Perth Glory, who make their return to the league after 42 days. 

Hore poked home from close range in the 77th minute to break the resistance of a resolute Glory at Moreton Daily Stadium, as Perth ended an almost two-month wait between matches due to COVID-19 issues.

Despite the presence of ex-Liverpool star Daniel Sturridge, who came off the bench in the second-half for his second ALM appearance this season, Richard Garcia's men were unable to find an equaliser.

Brisbane deserved the points after creating the lion's share of chances, notching 13 shots to two in a dominant first-half display.

Winless after five matches, Brisbane nearly made the perfect start when Jay O'Shea broke into the box in the opening minute, but the Roar captain's shot was palmed away by Glory keeper Cameron Cook before Alex Parsons took an air-swing on the follow-up.

Forwards Juan Lescano and Nikola Mileusnic were unable to finish half-chances before the Glory got their first shot on target in the 37th minute when Bruno Fornaroli hit a long-range effort straight at Roar goalkeeper Macklin Freke.

O'Shea came closest to scoring for Brisbane when Cook miskicked a clearance, the Irishman pouncing on the loose ball and curling an effort towards goal, but Glory defender Jonathan Aspropotamitis headed the ball clear from under the crossbar on the goal-line.

The home team's tensions boiled over just before the break when coach Warren Moon reacted angrily to referee Alireza Faghani's decision to award a free kick against Scott Neville for a challenge on Fornaroli.

Moon and Neville were both booked by Faghani as the teams went into the