A Labinot Haliti brace has rocked Lily Homes Stadium giving the Wanderers a 2-0 victory in their toughest hit-out to date.

Ten minutes into the match Haliti took the ball on his left foot just outside the corner of the box. The resulting 20 yard shot slammed into the top corner to open the scoring for the Wanderers.

Controlling the possession and tempo for the rest of the half Wanderers were in control but stoic City defence kept them out when Mark Bridge shot high after a nice passing movement between himself and Trifiro.

The City defence weren't able to keep Haliti out, as he found his range from a Bridge pass and curled the ball for his second. The Wanderers took their 2 goal advantage into half-time.

The 3,472 strong crowd watched as Blacktown turned the game on a more even keel with several substitutions from both sides. Despite numerous attacks from both teams the score remained 2-0 until the full time whistle.

A solid match for the Wanderers as they continue their pre-season preparation. With less than 60 days to go until the A-League opener, manager Tony Popovic is sure to be impressed by the way the team has taken to his tactics. The team have yet to concede a goal, and are attacking and scoring quite freely.

The next match scheduled for the Western Sydney Wanderers is on the 22nd of August, in two weeks time against Sydney United. However it is possible the club will announce another pre-season friendly to take place next week.

Tahj Minniecon the ex-Roar and Gold Coast Winger has confirmed a 1 year deal with the club.

Having been part of the squad almost since it's inception on a trial basis, he has clearly done enough to convince manager Tony Popovic to sign the fleet footed winger as one of his attacking options.

This brings the number of players in the squad to 13.

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