Sydney FC have needed two quickfire second-half goals from striker Matt Simon to see off Wollongong Wolves and avoid becoming the latest high-profile FFA Cup casualty.Simon scored twice within three minutes on Wednesday night midway through the second period, while David Carney netted in injury time for a 3-0 win.An 8029-strong crowd turned out at Wollongongs WIN Stadium, rekindling memories of the glory days for the two-time former National Soccer League (NSL) champions, competing these in the NSW competition.The home side battled gamely throughout and briefly enjoyed the ascendancy leading up to Simons double.Sky Blues midfielder Milos Ninkovic had a first-half penalty sharply saved by Wolves goalkeeper Justin Pasfield against his former club.It was one of several half appeals for a spot-kick from Sydney FC who lined up with several key off-season recruits, including goalkeeper Danny Vukovic and Michael Zullo.Former Western Sydney player Brad McDonald struck Vukovics post from long-range, while Simon was lucky to avoid a red card in the dying minutes for a wild challenge.Perth collected a 2-0 win to advance to the last-16 at the expense of the Roar in a feisty all-A-League tie at Ballymore Stadium in Brisbane.Several cautions were dished out but the crucial statistic was a pair of goals for the Glorys Dino Djulbic inside the opening 20 minutes.Perth fielded a strong side in their first outing of the season and immediately took control with both goals coming from set-pieces.Another former NSL giant enjoyed a return to the spotlight as the Melbourne Knights edged a 2-1 home win over Perth side Cockburn City in driving rain.There were also wild conditions in Tasmania, but local enthusiasm could not be dampened as the Devonport Strikers became the first side from the Apple Isle to move into the round of 16.The Strikers defeated Lambton Jaffas 1-0 on a waterlogged pitch in front of 2500 fans representing around 10 per cent of the local population. 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