MELBOURNE CITY

Eugene Galekovic – 9

Old loyalties soon forgotten, Eugene put in a shift for his new side and proved that age is as irrelevant as last season’s form.

It’s hard to believe that he could attract criticism from Adelaide fans, but perhaps they were a bit jaded that he’s still got it after all.

Manny Muscat – 6

Same old Manny. Still can’t cross but he provides defensive solidity.

Bart Schenkeveld - 9  

Brilliant block to deny Matmour when Adelaide looked most dangerous, quick to intercept and agile enough to stake a claim for the A-League’s finest defender.

Iacopo La Rocca – 7

While he gives the ball away cheaply, he’s an old fashioned solid A-league stalwart – the modern franchise player - who doesn’t suit quick transitions, or quick anything for that matter, but can cannon a header off the crossbar like few others.

Scott Jamieson – 6.5

Had a decent first half but was withdrawn just before the break with a hamstring issue. 

Michael Jakobsen – 7

Always willing to bomb forward and typically influential, strong defensively but along with Luke Brattan, chased shadows for the majority of the second half.