Alex Lopez — 7

The Spaniard constantly sought to dictate play and did so with aplomb, utilising the wings well to push forward his side. Had to do a tremendous amount of defensive work in the second half and was therefore restricted in creating something for Brisbane going forward.

Henrique — 7.5

Thankfully for him, his manic celebrations in to the sideline camera were worthwhile as he slipped through the United defence and stepped past Izzo to put the ball in to the net, thus avoiding a moment reminiscent of a certain Kerem Bulut style offside goal celebration.

Slid the ball behind his back and through to Taggart sumptuously for the Roar’s third. A passenger in the second stanza.

Dylan Wenzel-Halls — 7

For all his impressive work as a substitute, the youngster appeared to be having an unremarkable first half up until the 35th minute where he drove through midfield to link up with Taggart to no avail.

Merely three minutes later, the NPL product stepped up and planted a well taken finish beyond Paul Izzo following some atrocious defending by the Adelaide backline.

Adam Taggart — 8

Connected with those around him with sophistication and foresight, smartly interweaving in between the Adelaide backline with Henrique for Brisbane’s opener.

Fantastically linked up with Henrique a second time as the slippery fish back heeled the ball to Taggart, who set himself from outside the box and sent a pulsating drive past the outstretched arms of Izzo.

Appeared to be the only legitimate attacking option for the Roar in the second half, setting up D’Agostino for an unbelievable end to the match, ultimately seeing the youngster’s shot go wide of the goal.

Subs

Stefan Nigro — 6

Shifted on the pitch as a result of the loss of Dane Ingham and was under the pump for the entirety, rarely able to venture forward.

Brendan White — 5

Undeniably, this was a ridiculously high pressure game to debut in and despite his best efforts, conceded two as Adelaide worked themselves back in to the game.

Possibly would have handled Goodwin’s low drive better had it not deflected off of Jacob Pepper’s trailing leg.

Nick D’Agostino — 5

Had one single moment, the kind every player dreams of, to change the game in the last moment and unfortunately put it wide.