Striker Nikita Rukavytsya was a shining light with two goals but it was the Glory’s all round effort that delivered them the victory on a rain soaked night at Energy Australia Stadium.

“Before the game I said to the boys that they had to die for each other out on the park, nothing less would be tolerated, I think you saw that tonight,” Mitchell said.

“It was an outstanding team effort and they can all be extremely proud of the way they went about it.

"Their pride has been wounded this season by what has transpired but we bit back and we’ll take plenty of confidence out of the result.”

The coaching change at the club during the week resulting in a different looking Glory side with Jamie Harnwell restored to central defence while Rukavytsya started his first game since round seven.

“After conceding that goal you could be excused for thinking here we go again,” Mitchell said.

“But the way the lads picked themselves up and responded in the best possible way really gave them the belief and the confidence to go on with the job.

“The lads showed the desperation and commitment needed to win.”

He added: “They have been so close on a number of occasions but haven’t got the result they deserved.

"Tonight, however, it went our way and we’ll keep working hard to ensure that the momentum continues in our direction.”