Neil Kilkenny – 7.5

Seemed to spend more time in the first half arguing with referee Adam Kersey than he did constructing positive attacking moves for his side.

Improved greatly in the second, and was ice-cool not once but twice from the spot. His turnaround exemplified his side’s comeback.

Jake Brimmer – 7

Struggled for time and space on the ball in the first half under an intense Brisbane press. After the red card, the young midfielder was able to circulate possession much more effectively.

Joel Chianese – 8

His pace and movement consistently created attacking channels for his side and moved the opposition defence around, but his teammates often did not serve him the ball at the right moments.

His burst of acceleration won a penalty and resulted in Bowles’ red card, and he provided the deliveries for both Reardon’s own goal, and Keogh’s header.

Fabio Ferreira – 5

Perth’s busiest attacking outlet in the first half, and had two great opportunities in the first half which he squandered. Selfishly chose to shoot in the 52nd minute when Chianese was wide open in a great position. Substituted on the hour mark for Castro.

Andy Keogh – 6.5
Isolated and frustrated for much of the first half. His flick-on to Chianese led to the red card and the penalty. Had two golden opportunity second-half opportunities by was twice denied by Young. Finally saw the net bulge late in the piece with a composed header.

SUBS

Diego Castro – 8

Oh, how the A-League has missed his creative brilliance. The Spanish magician was crucial to the Perth comeback after coming off the bench, taking players on and sliding delicate through balls behind the Roar defence. A joy to watch.

Ivan Franjic – 6.5

Plenty of attacking impetus off the bench, but gave away a late penalty with a clumsy challenge.

Brendon Santalab – 7.5

The super-sub demonstrated his value to Tony Popovic’s side, nearly scoring himself before winning a penalty when his well-struck shot careened into the upraised arm of Reardon.