Stefan Nigro - 6

 

Had a quiet night defensively. Was never really challenged by Italiano.

 

Carl Vieri - 7

 

Provided another solid performance.

 

Terry Antonis - 8

 

Was very solid in his starting debut for Melbourne. Made 67 passes, but was booked for a foul towards the end of the second half

 

James Troisi - 7

 

Smashed home his goal from close range just before the half hour mark. Substituted in the 80th minute.

 

Kosta Barbarouses - 7

 

Looked lively albeit wasteful for most of the game until scoring his fifth goal in nine matches to earn his side all three points.

 

Leroy George - 9

 

Looked dangerous almost every time he got the ball, running at the Perth defence on both flanks. Delivered 13 crosses, won 11 duels, and set up all three goals to take his assists tally to 11 for the season.

 

Besart Berisha - 5

 

Should've buried his chance in the 72nd minute but was denied by Reddy from close range. Then he was denied by the post in the dying stages.

 

SUBS

 

Leigh Broxham - N/A

 

Became the first player in the A-League to make 250 appearances for one club when he came on for the final 20 minutes.

 

Christian Theoharous - N/A

 

Replaced Troisi late on.

 

Matias Sanchez - N/A

 

Came on for George in stoppage time.