In this episode of the Original Rivalry, two bitter enemies went head-to-head for the vital three points at Etihad Stadium on Friday night. The force was with Adelaide United as they kicked off Star Wars Round with a 2-1 win over Melbourne Victory.
Adelaide United
Paul Izzo (GK) - 10
Made a full-stretch, terrific save of Troisi’s deflected shot. Continued his fabulous form this season with a sensational save to deny Berisha’s spot-kick.
Couldn’t do much about Milligan’s rocketed leveller. Made a chilling save to deny Williams in injury time. Overall extraordinary and played a massive part in winning the match.

Ryan Strain - 7.5
Very controlled and composed in his position, a bright star for the future of the club.
Jordan Elsey - 8
Fantastic defensively and it was one of his best games. Was at the end of most clearances in the first-half and kept composed in the area. Looked very confident at the back.
Ersam Gulum - 8.5
Nodded a chance early in the match after great positioning and worked well at the back with Elsey. Wonderful defending and tracking to deny a Barbarouses cross.

Ben Garuccio - 6
Good runs down the wing and created chances with Adlung and Kitto. Could have been quicker to decide. Unintentional hand-ball to concede penalty but it didn’t damper his game at the time.
Lovely cross in the second-half for Mileusnic. Was sent-off for what the referee called time-wasting for a throw-in.
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