Cahill, who opened the scoring for City in the 55th minute, copped boos from the Spotless Stadium crowd throughout the match but was philosophical about the icy welcome.

“At half-time when I was getting the stick I walked in to the boys and I said ‘I’ve got to score’,” Cahill told Fox Sports.

“I’m never going to get the best reception. We all know it.

“The fans have got to boo me. I’m a western Sydney boy whether people like it or not, and I respect them.

“I don’t really take emotions on to the pitch, I just play because that’s my job.”

At the half-time whistle Cahill had a set-to with Wanderers' Bruno Pinatares.

City were forced to settle for their first draw of the season when Neil Kilkenny’s own goal earned Wanderers a point in stoppage time, a result Cahill conceded was deserved.

Wanderers snatch a late equaliser

“The reality is we scored against the run of play,” the 36-year-old said.

“Then we kept the ball for 20 minutes – fantastic – then we switched off.

“It was a disappointing to concede the goal when we did (but) one point was fair for both teams.”