Melbourne Victory v Central Coast Mariners player ratings

He provided the defensive steel for the very attack-minded Victory midfield.

Was fed but he didn’t score. Broxham butchered a fabulous chance in the twentieth minute. He looked good in his first start of the season though. Victory have missed his quiet achieving.

Provided a few beautiful balls that didn’t turn into goals but he got his assist when he slipped James Troisi in behind. He’s been one of the standout performers of the season so far.

Finished off his gift beautifully. Since a great, but losing, performance in round one he’s been guilty of trying to do a bit too much off his own boot. Tonight he relaxed a bit and let his team mates play too. He looked all the better for it.

Started this game really well. His form most of last season wasn’t his best but he’s really picked it up this season. Maybe it’s a reverse Samson thing, baldness has super powers.

Found some good spaces as the number nine but didn’t convert his golden opportunity in the twenty second minute. He was loving the high and slow line Central Coast played with.

Found some good combinations when he came on and the last of these saw him slipped in for a tidy finish.

Good to see the Swede finally don the navy blue in the A League. He looked very good on the ball with his first involvement and then he set up his fellow substitute for a nice goal.  

Didn’t get much time to show his stuff.