Carl Valeri – 6

As usual nothing special from the veteran in the centre of the park but he always does the job required from a captain by giving a solid display each week.

Josh Hope – 6.5

Showed a few bursts of what he is capable of here and there but struggled to be on the same wavelength as Antonis and Troisi. Subbed.

Terry Antonis – 7.5

Was at the centre of everything good from a Victory perspective in the opening period but couldn’t replace that ruthlessness missing through Keisuke Honda.

Did provide a glimpse of what Victory have been missing with a superb first time finish just minutes into the second half. Subbed.

James Troisi – 6

Was able to get on the ball plenty in the opening half, but from ineffective areas. That continued for most of the second period, except when the 30-year-old put his side back in front with an emphatic finish late on.

Ola Toivonen – 6

Was a passenger in the first half, although that was mostly due to poor service from the midfield. Showed a couple of world class touches in the second half but had an off night overall. Subbed.

Kenny Athiu – 6.5

Looked a little off the pace early on but grew into the game by playing to his strengths - his physicality and hold up play. Provided a magnificent assist for the opener by laying the ball on a plate for Antonis.

Subs

Raul Baena – 6

Showed a nice piece of skill in the lead up to Troisi’s goal as he steps up his return from injury.

Elvis Kamsoba – 6

Was brought on to play alongside Athiu in a front pair but looks as if he is more suited on the right or left of the diamond.

Kosta Barbarouses – N/A

Came on for Antonis right at the end to take some time off the clock.