Fahid Ben Khalfallah opened the scoring following an error by Isaias and Massimo Maccarone doubled the lead with a beautiful finish.

George Blackwood halved the deficit in the second period, tapping into an empty net off a  Nikola Mileusnic rebound. There was desperation at both ends but Adelaide couldn’t find the equaliser against Roar's resilient defence. 

Adelaide United

Paul Izzo (GK) - 6.5

Made some good, routine saves. Wasn’t able to do much after defensive errors led to goals.

Ryan Strain - 8

Proving to be a real revelation for the Reds with brilliant passes and crosses into the area. The rolling pass to Michael Marrone for a chance showed great maturity as well as stealing the ball off Corey Gameiro to spark Adelaide’s goal.

Jordan Elsey - 7.5

Started defensively well again and was solid throughout the match. The defender had a few headed efforts of his own.

Ersan Gulum - 5

Booked early in the game and had to walk a tightrope thereafter. Did well moving the ball up field.

Ben Garuccio - 6

Worked hard down the wing but needed to move the ball quicker and take chances.