The 23-year-old Melbourne-born defender was given a full 90-minute shift in defence for the third straight match in the absence of injured defensive pair Tomas Zapotocny and Ekram Dag.

The result means Besiktas moved closer to qualification for the next round, remaining in second place but moving to seven points, four clear of third-placed Rapid Vienna in Group L.

Elsewhere, Brett Holman played a full game as AZ Alkmaar slumped to a 2-0 loss away to Dynamo Kiev which makes the Dutch club's hopes of progressing difficult. James Holland was not involved.

Meanwhile, Mitch Langerak was an unused sub as Borussia Dortmund stayed alive in their group with a 0-0 draw at Paris Saint-Germain.

Elsewhere, Tommy Oar, Adam Sarota and Michael Zullo were absent as FC Utrecht lost 3-1 at Steaua Bucuresti, while Nathan Burns was absent due to injury as AEK Athens drew 1-1 with Anderlecht.

Earlier in the week in the UEFA Champions League, Scott Chipperfield was an 88th minute substitute as FC Basel lost 3-2 at home to AS Roma.