Lemos believed United waited for Pohang to make mistakes and was frustrated with the stop-start way the game unfolded.

His approach and philosophy, he believed, was clear when the Steelers were in possession and control.

"I wanted to play offensively when we went a goal down but they did not let us ... there were a lot of fouls," Lemos said through a translator.

"I know Australia's style ... But I don't like this (waiting for Pohang to make mistakes). Adelaide have good players, this you can see."