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

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

Catch up on reactions from players and coaches following Round 1 of the 2025-26 Ninja A-League season. aleagues.com.au presents key post-match insights from the opening weekend.

Ninja A-League Returns with Excitement

The season kicked off with a thrilling round, highlighted by Perth Glory's significant 3-1 victory over Western Sydney on Friday night.

Glory Ends Two-Year Away Game Drought

This win was especially meaningful for Perth Glory for two main reasons. First, it ended their long-standing struggle to secure an away victory in the Ninja A-League, a challenge they had faced since 2023.

“A drought-breaking win for Perth Glory,” said Network 10 commentator Ben Homer as referee Isabella Mossin blew the final whistle. “Their first away win in almost two years. A match which kicked off an hour and 15 mins after it was meant to. 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 to Break Personal Drought

Secondly, Gabby Hollar scored for the first time since January, marking a positive personal milestone for the player and adding to the significance of the win.

Looking Ahead

With this strong start, Perth Glory aims to carry forward the momentum into the upcoming rounds.

Author's summary: Perth Glory's dramatic away victory in Round 1 of the Ninja A-League ended a two-year drought, with key contributions from Gabby Hollar signaling promising momentum for the season ahead.

A-Leagues — 2025-11-03