Perth Glory suffered a 2-0 loss to Melbourne Victory, just three days after sacking their coach.
World Cup winner Juan Mata scored his second A-League goal, and Keegan Jelacic haunted his former side.
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Glory entered the match under interim coach Adam Griffiths after David Zdrilic was sacked on Tuesday.
Author's summary: Perth Glory loses to Melbourne Victory after coach sacking.