Brandon O'Neill - 6

Almost scored an equaliser in stoppage but was denied by Jamie Young. 

Josh Brillante - 6

Completed 88 per cent of his 53 passes. He also won six duels and three tackles.

Alex Brosque - 5

Booked for dissent after Sydney conceded a foul then was replaced by Matt Simon.

Adrian Mierzejewski - 6

Another solid performance from the Pol. He won three fouls and five duels but was replaced early in the second half.

Milos Ninkovic - 5

The Johnny Warren medal winner reduced the deficit heading in from a Buijs free kick. However received a yellow for a tackle on Bautheac.

Bobo - 5

The A-League's leading goal scorer was ineffective and anonymous only firing one shot at goal.

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Ben Warland - 6

Came on at half-time for Carney. Won six duels and three tackles.

Fabio Ferreira - 5

Replaced Mierzejewski early in the second half. His pace caused a bit of trouble but nothing that troubled Brisbane's goal.

Matt Simon - N/A

Replaced his captain in the final stages of the match. Had a few chances to equalise and was denied by the post in the 89th minute.