PERTH Soccer Club faces a crucial match on Sunday against rival Bayswater City at Dorrien Gardens.
The Azzuri suffered a 3-2 loss against National Premier Leagues WA powerhouse Floreat last weekend after a controversial late penalty broke the deadlock.
The result was frustrating for Perth, who beat Stirling 2-0 the week previous to win the Dylan Tombides Trophy and were looking to build momentum for its run at the premiership.
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READ NOWPerth is fourth on the ladder with nine wins from 16 games, just one win behind table-topping Floreat.
Second-placed Sorrento (nine wins) and third-placed Inglewood (eight wins) have had more draws than Perth, but a win this weekend would give the Azzuri a strong shot at winning the premiership.
Perth faces fifth-placed Bayswater City at 3pm.
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