A fiery Besart Berisha blew up over a controversial late incident as Western Sydney Wanderers bounced back with a gutsy 1-0 victory over Western United in the ‘West vs West’ showdown in Ballarat.
Jordon Mutch’s second-half strike was the difference and even with their coach Carl Robinson missing due to illness they rallied to take home all three points following two straight defeats.
Following a tense first-half, Western United were forced into an early sub after goal-keeper Filip Kurto failed to pass a concussion test following a collision with team-mate Aaron Calver’s knee.
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However, shortly after the break, Jerry Skotadis was pick-pocketed by Mutch who then fired past substitute goalkeeper Ryan Scott to give the Wanderers the lead.
Western thought they had an equaliser…