WESTERN Knights coach Trim Morgan says his side should be buzzing for the FFA Cup after its 1-0 upset victory over Sorrento in the State Cup Final at Inglewood Stadium on Saturday.
A goal from Adriano Jelenovic in the 69th minute secured the win for the underdogs, with an overwhelming reaction from their supporters.
Morgan said his team had an outstanding performance.
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“We had lots of possession in the first half and a few half chances.
“In the second half we had a cracking goal, and then we didn’t really have to hold out but we defended well.”
Morgan praised the work of Jelenovic and Stan Lazaridis medal winner Ben Coulter.
“Benny’s been great all season and we know Adriano can finish,” he said.
“He did the business against the last two National Premier Leagues WA sides, and what a finish 30-odd yards out.”
Morgan said the win would give his side momentum ahead of the FFA Cup.
“We’ve got a game next weekend and we need to beat Forrestfield to maintain our place at the top of the (State League Division One) table, and then obviously we look towards the FFA Cup,” he said.
“The boys should be full of confidence. It was a really good performance.”
Sorrento coach Jamie Harnwell was disappointed with his side’s performance.
“We were obviously in it for a long period of time but the Knights took a great goal,” he said.
“We had a couple of half-chances and we didn’t take ours, so it could’ve gone either way but full credit to them. They worked very hard for it.”
Harnwell said his side would now look to pick itself up and prepare for its FFA Cup match against Canberra Olympic on Wednesday.
“It’s a bit of the kick up the backside, it would’ve been nice going in with a bit of momentum,” he said.
“But now I’ve asked the players to remember how it feels and to use that as motivation now going into the FFA Cup.”
Cockburn City claimed victory in the Reserves State Cup Final, with a hard fought 3-2 win over Balcatta.
A penalty from Sam Garces two minutes into additional time gave Cockburn the win.
Perth SC won the under-18 State Cup Final after defeating Armadale in a penalty shootout.
Goalkeeper Makek Kuc proved to be the hero for Perth as he saved two Armadale spot-kicks to help his side win 4-1 on penalties.
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