Fury take all three points
North Queensland Fury settled for a 1-0 win over Perth Glory after a spate of missed chances at Dairy Farmers Stadium on Friday night.
The Fury-s David Williams netted his first goal in the A-League in the 32nd minute with a second-ditch header over the goalkeeper.
It should have been the first of at least four with 17 attempts on goal and eight corners but simple shots were skewered and possession fumbled as execution was again their downfall.
The Glory were never in the match except for a short burst after the break with a 'Hail Mary' long shot and in the dying minutes with sustained pressure in the box but could only manage six attempts on goal and five corners.
North Queensland had its first opportunity in the third minute with a slick attacking move finding Jeremy Brockie in front of goal but his shot was fired straight into the goalkeeper's legs.
Matthew Smith thumped a long ball from the defensive line in the 26th minute which again found Brockie but he could not provide any power or direction with his header.
Meanwhile, 10-man Gold Coast recorded a gutsy 2-2 draw with Newcastle in the National Youth League.