Perth Glory

Liam Reddy - 6

Failed to hold onto a couple of average efforts, nearly costing his team. 

Alex Grant - 8

As Adelaide pushed forward, his physicality became important and the big fella put in a determined shift. Finally showing the potential he once had at Stoke City under the defensive nous of Tony Popovic.

Shane Lowry - 8

Very capable defending, especially in the air. Quick to read Isaias' long passes and block off Ryan Kitto's runs down the flank.

Dino Djulbic - 8

Man on a mission in the first 45 minutes, sending a few headers careening over the bar and forcing Paul Izzo into a decent save. Lost his head a little in the second. 

Ivan Franjic - 6

He didn’t push forward as effectively as he can and became increasingly anonymous.

Jason Davidson - 6

After the season he’s had so far, the first half was a little disappointing. He mopped up well defensively in the second but was left frustrated in his forward passing.

Juande - 8

This is the sort of quality we want to see from the star Spaniard! Placed a few excellent passes, dictated tempo, involved in nearly everything. Played so well the referee even ignored a clear penalty. Gave the ball away a few times late on, but we'll chuck it down to fatigue.

Neil Kilkenny - 7

Very rough and ready in a tantalising match-up with Isaias, choosing to go down the physical route against his technical opponent. Still played some excellent balls.

Brendon Santalab - 6

Missed a couple of clear chances but was lively nonetheless.

Joel Chianese - 7

Played creator, looking full of confidence under Tony Popovic this season, but couldn't exhibit real quality in the final third.

Jake Brimmer - 7

Showed a few glimpses of his attacking quality but over-hit a few passes and failed to run down a few balls.

Subs

Diego Castro - 6

Gave the ball away cheaply and held it at the wrong times. Also copped a few cheap fouls, just not at the races.

Andy Keogh - 7

Worked equally hard to Castro, but was far more effective in possession as well as defensively.

Scott Neville - 7

Very solid in the time he had off the bench. 

Adelaide United

Paul Izzo - 7

Pulled off a few fantastic saves.

Ryan Strain - 7

He’s been in and out of the squad recently as Marco Kurz experiments with his best squad. Against a very strong opposition, he proved himself an effective transition specialist.

Scott Galloway - 7

It’s interesting to see the continued development of perennial A-League squad players, but he wasn’t quite the electric fullback we’ve come to expect this season.

Jordan Elsey - 7

Looked a little out of his depth against Djulbic in the backline, but when he pushed forward from a couple of corners it was suddenly a different story.

Michael Marrone - 6

He kept the pressure on Perth by holding a high line but didn't accomplish much.

Vince Lia - 7

He’s played a very important, versatile role all season and he did so again with aplomb against the Glory.

Nathan Konstandopoulos - 7

Very tenacious, booked early for some over-eagerness but had a decent performance overall.

Isaías - 7

Outdone physically by Neil Kilkenny, but showing his quality still managed to exert some influence. Ended up nearly earning a penalty in the final moments of the first half.

Ben Halloran - 6

Chased down everything and almost robbed Reddy, but doesn't quite have that striker's touch. 

Nikola Mileusnic - 6

Very quiet, couldn't influence proceedings.

Craig Goodwin - 6

While his build up play and run-making proved effective, his final decisions left a little to be desired.

Subs

Ken Ilso - 6

Very little influence despite a solid half an hour off the bench.

Ryan Kitto - 8

Fantastic runs, great speed down the flanks.