Ryan Babel scored for Liverpool before Thailand equalised through Sutee Suksomkit after the break.

Sukha is due in Melbourne tomorrow but is not expected to take part in the club's pre-season clash against Adelaide United in Launceston on Sunday.

While Surat was playing in front of a bumper crowd his Victory colleagues were playing in front of an altogether smaller gathering.

Ernie Merrick's men drew 1-1 against Green Gully in a behind closed doors encounter with Nicky Ward on target for Victory.