Adelaide came away from Coopers Stadium with a 1-0 victory, which was enough to propel them into the top four. While Central Coast created chances but lacked class in the front third.

It was a great contest despite the warm conditions and some beautiful play on the right wing saw Ryan Kitto finish a brilliant Ryan Strain cross to score the sole goal of the night.

Adelaide United

Paul Izzo (GK) - 8

Superb first period making point-blank stops with remarkable reflexes to keep the Mariners at bay.

Ryan Strain - 8.5

Expert ball in for Kitto to capitalise on for the lead. Was alert and composed defensively. One of Adelaide’s best on the park.

Taylor Regan - 6

Headed clearance, decent effort in the first half.

Jordan Elsey - 8

Adelaide’s best defender in the first half, thwarted Mariners attack several times, threw his body in front and also recovered well.

Ben Garuccio - 6

Pressured and provided accurate passing. Did well with the ball and got into good situations but couldn’t execute the delivery.