Keanu Baccus – 5.5

Still very inexperienced and only young, although he isn’t showing many sides of promise, particularly in these bigger games. Shows a great desire and work ethic to win the ball back and be positive in possession, but his distribution is often left wanting.

Rashid Mahazi – 5

Was given the run around all first half by Ninkovic, failing to get tight and stop the Serbian from turning with ease. That didn’t change in the second half and he was hooked with 30 minutes to go.

Jaushua Sotirio – 5.5

Very alive early but just did not have the ruthlessness or cutting edge needed in those dangerous areas. Only lasted fifteen minutes at the start fo the second half and his place could be precarious for next week.

Alexander Baumjohann – 7

Despite a moment in the first half where he swung and missed a backheeled attempt the German was very good, with his distribution excellent. His pass to Sotirio in behind was a particular first half highlight and the winger should have finished it off. Was once again pivotal to the Wanderers getting some control back in the second half.

Roly Bonevacia – 6

Really should have scored after Redmayne’s poor parry went straight to him just past the half hour, but blazed over. Somehow he had a perfectly legitimate goal chalked off which would have had Markus Babbel’s side right back into the contest just before the hour.

Oriol Riera – 5.5

Missed a guilt edge chance to equalise from close range fifteen minutes after Le Fondre’s opener, despite Sotirio’s ball across being slightly behind him. Was frustrated with the service he was getting all night but needs to be much more clinical when the ball does come his way.

SUBS

Bruce Kamau – 6 

Looked lively when he came on and if possible I would like to see him start next week to see what he can do over the course of 90 minutes.

Jordan O’Doherty – 6

Smashed the outside of the post with a sweet strike at 2 – 0 which summed up Western Sydney’s night.

Abraham Majok – N/A

Came on too late to get a rating.