Central Coast Mariners

Ben Kennedy 6.5 —

Kept the Mariners in the match with heroic keeping at times, especially in saving Cavusevic’s header towards the conclusion of the match.

Jake McGing 6 —

Seemed less comfortable when shifted to a centre back role but battled well.

Alan Baro 7.5 —

Exceptionally tolerated Adelaide’s better moments, impressively preventing numerous chances for the home side, demonstrating his experience throughout. Would have felt gutted to

Jacob Poscoliero 6 —

Was strong alongside Alan Baro, but it was his Spanish centre back partner that did much of the defensive work.

Storm Roux 5 —

Marked his 100th appearance in the A-League with a poor showing. At fault for Blackwood’s goal through a lapse in concentration and passed haplessly in moments when the Mariners needed to retain possession.