Leigh Griffiths' second Mandurah City debut got off to the dream start after he played a vital role in a penalty shootout win over Fremantle City to lift the silverware.
The ex-Celtic and Scotland striker returned Down Under for a second spell at the Western Australian side just two days ago, who are managed by former Raith star John Baird. Griffiths had been training with Livingston since his brief cameo at Mandurah in August but he wasn't handed a contract by David Martindale and grew frustrated by his lack of offers at the top-level. Griffiths started the bench for the State League Night Series Final and was subbed on after 80 minutes with his side losing 3-2.
The 32-year-old made an immediate impact by providing the assist from a corner for the equaliser to take the game to extra-time before stepping up and converting first in the shootout. Mandurah went on to win the tournament with a delighted Griffiths and Baird seen hugging upon the full-time whistle. Griffiths had been searching for a permanent home since leaving Falkirk at the end of last season and the talisman may have found that in Australia.
