Fahid Ben Khalfallah – 7

Switched sides with Bautheac until the Frenchmen left the pitch, allowing him to stay on his preferred left. Delivered a lovely set-piece that led to the third Roar goal. Gave City a chance to get back in the game with a tired back-pass heading into injury time.

Matt McKay – 7

Had a job to do in the centre and put in a typical workman like shift from the former Soccerroo. His ball movement and movement off the ball to shut down City forays into the attacking half was quality.

Joe Caletti – 6.5

Doing his apprenticeship alongside Matt McKay and not a bad player to learn from. When Roar held possession he needed to get involved more but, the wide-men were doing most of the damage.

Eric Bautheac – 8.5

Put the ball in the danger zone that led to the first goal of the match for Papadopoulos. Later was given a wonderful chance to open his A-League goal scoring account which he gladly took with a well-placed drive past defenders and goalkeeper. Keeping this man fit will be key to Brisbane if they are to have any continued success this season. Sent a scare to John Aloisi and was subbed in the 65th minute for Peter Skapetis.

Brett Holman – 7

Harassed the Melbourne City defence all night as a second striker alongside Massimo Maccarone and he tired towards the end but did a good job for Aloisi’s side.

Massimo Maccarone – 7.5

Played a decent target man role and laid the ball off for the Roar’s second goal. Tired as the game went on and used his experience to slow the game down and keep Brisbane possession.

SUBS

Peter Skapetis – 6.5

A 65th minute sub replacing Eric Bautheac and added some life to the tiring Roar attack which is exactly what his coach would have wanted.

Mitchell Oxborrow – N/A 

The 82nd minute sub replacing Joe Caletti. Not enough involvement to rate fairly.

Nick D’Agostino – N/A

Came on in the 90th minute for Brett Holman. Not enough involvement to rate fairly.