ADELAIDE UNITED

Paul Izzo – 6

Not called into any serious action until it was 1-1 and he denied Berisha brilliantly. Couldn’t do anything when Berisha smashed a volley past him to win the game.

Michael Marrone – 6

Barbarouses got in behind him in the opening stages as he tried to contribute to his sides attack when the opportunities arose. Got beaten for the equalizer by a charging Leroy George.

Ersan Gulum – 7

Had an ongoing battle with Besart Berisha and got the better of the Kosovan for most of the night. Flicked on a few headers in set-piece situations.

Jordan Elsey – 6.5

Kept the attacking quartet quiet with the help of Ersan Gulum and made a nuisance of himself. Couldn’t stop the Victory’s leading man from scoring the winner as he stood Elsey all ends up.

Ben Garuccio – 6

Crucial tackle to deny Leroy George a shooting opportunity just after the half-hour. Had a task of dealing with the Victory’s wingmen who constantly changed sides.

Isaias – 7.5

Wonderful through ball which made Lawrence Thomas come out to a contest which almost created a chance for Adelaide. The ever present pendulum pulled out a glorious ball to set speedster Nikola Mileusnic off and he didn’t waste the opportunity.

Daniel Adlung – 6

Whipped in corner after corner but his side couldn’t take advantage. Found Gulum with a free-kick who flicked it on with his head but it fell just wide. Closed down for the full 90 minutes but it wasn’t enough.

Nathan Konstandopoulos – 6.5

Almost chested his side to the lead on 28 minutes from a corner. Was a pest throughout and helped Adelaide in the battle of the midfield. Came off on 80 minutes for Vince Lia.