Auckland FC have suffered a second loss of their A-League season going down 1-0 at Perth Glory, the second-lowest side in the competition.
For Perth the win ended a seven-game losing streak while defeat means Auckland fall from the top of the table to third in the A-League table.
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The solitary goal for Glory was scored by teenage midfielder Jaylan Pearman in the 29th minute.
The Steve Corica-coached Auckland side had their chances, particularly through Max Mata in the 68th minute, but skied a sitter over the bar.
Former Nix player and All Whites keeper Oli Sail had an outstanding game for Perth.
Auckland finished the game with ten men after defender Adama Coulibaly was red carded in stoppage time for taking down a Perth player who was through on goal.
Auckland's next game is against leaders Melbourne City at Go Media Stadium Mt Smart next weekend.