Michal Kopczynski – 4

The Polish import has had limited chances in midfield this campaign, and failed to replicate the work of Mandi, the man usually ahead of him in the pecking order.

Cautious and hesitant backwards and sideways passing killed the verticality of this usually dynamic side. A disastrous sequence early in the second half saw he and Rufer hesitate, and then press the same player, leaving a chasm of space behind them for Castro.

Perth failed to capitalise, but it was a microcosm of Wellington’s defensive issues. Dragged off after 70 minutes.

Sarpreet Singh – 5

Taught a lesson by Kilkenny and Juande, who routinely denied him the ball and the space between the lines he needs to operate. Eventually moved into a deeper role by Rudan to get him involved, but the unfamiliar position did him no favours.

Roy Krishna – 5.5

A game to forget for the Fijian superstar, who was starved of service and ran into cul-de-sacs on the rare occasions he tried to counter.

Denied from point blank range by a brave Lowry block. Wearing the captain’s armband perhaps doesn’t suit him, but his work rate was high and he did try to make things happen in the second half.

David Williams - 5

Denied by both Spiranovic and then the crossbar after Reddy’s errant pass. Isolated and ineffective thereafter, and didn’t press from the front in his usual fashion.

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Cillian Sheridan – 5.5

The big Irishman was brought on to chase the game, but barely had a sniff upfront.

Antony Golec – N/A

Not given enough time to earn a rating.

Max Burgess – N/A

Not given enough time to earn a rating.