WESTERN SYDNEY WANDERERS

Vedran Janjetovic (GK) – 7

The Wanderers’ opening goal came from his quick release off a corner collect. Saved a shot low at his near post from Andrew Hoole in the first half then pawed away a shot with excellent acrobatics right before half-time.

Josh Risdon – 5

Was assigned to maintaining Connor Pain and fulfilled this duty for the most part. A few longer balls he tried to play up the line looked sloppy at times but was generally better back in at full-back as opposed to the wing last week.

Michael Thwaite – 7

Took control of the defence with Cornthwaite on the bench and led it well. The Wanderers kept things tight in defence and allowed little room for Asdrubal to manoeuvre in, but did let the occasional splitting ball to get between himself and Llorente down the left side.

Jonathan Aspropotamitis – 6

The youngster, as he has done previously, showed he’s an able defender at a time most sensitive for Western Sydney after last week’s humiliation against Sydney. He followed Thwaite’s lead and was mostly sensible at the back.

Raul Llorente – 6

Back into the starting side after missing last week and flavoured the game with his runs into open space down the left.