English giants Chelsea came to Perth, attracted 55,522 fans and conquered Glory with a 1-0 triumph after Pedro's early strike at Optus Stadium on Monday night.
Perth Glory
33 – Liam Reddy - 7.5
Made a series of outstanding saves to keep it 1-0. Thwarted Barkley in the 25th minute. Excellent save with legs to deny Barkley on the hour too. Also maybe got a finger to a low Fabregas curler and made a superb save from Pedro's second half volley.
5 – Ivan Franjic - 5.5
Looked rusty early on with a few turnovers and ambitious passes. Settled into the game.
2 – Alex Grant - 6
Relatively quiet game in Glory's back five. Did what was required but troubled by Chelsea's movement up front.
4 – Shane Lowry - 7
Tussled with Morata for an hour and won. Blanketed Morata well to deny a 27th minute one-on-one chance. Turnover opened up chance for Barkley which hit the post but otherwise led the backline well.
6 – Dino Djulbic - 5.5
Not comfortable with ball at feet and was skinned by Hudson-Odoi late in the first half. Barked out orders all night. Out of his depth at times.
23 – Scott Neville - 6.5
Tough job on the lively Hudson-Odoi in the first half. Crucial block to deny Fabregas in the 30th minute. One of a handful to play all 90 minutes.
21 – Jacob Italiano - 5
Created an early corner and showed endeavour but not involved enough before being replaced at the break.
8 – Neil Kilkenny - 6
Busy in the middle of the park against top opposition. Outclassed but kept trying and showed composure too.
15 – Brandon Wilson - 5.5
Got stuck in and would've learned a lot. Looked out of his depth at times.
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