Brazilian Bobo was the star of the show, scoring his second hat-trick in a row.

It was the Sky Blues' 23rd match without defeat at the venue. Graham Arnold's men started slowly but Brandon O'Neill's goal settled the ship and opened the floodgates.

SYDNEY FC

Andrew Redmayne (GK) - 7

Wasn't troubled at all despite Perth's early pressure.

Luke Wilkshire - 8

Despite having turned 36 in October, the former Socceroo hasn't shown any signs of slowing down this season. Was denied a goal late on before coming off in the 88th minute.

Jordy Buijs - 8

Had to be on his toes early but once the team settled it was another comfortable performance by the Dutchman.

Alex Wilkinson - 8

Same can be said about Wilkinson, rock solid when called upon, which wasn't often.

Michael Zullo - 8

Was always keen to get forward and delivered a beautiful ball to assist Sydney's third.

Brandon O'Neill - 7

Tapped in the opener from close range. Netted his second goal against his former club.

Josh Brillante - 8

Had 89 touches, made 76 passes, won seven tackles, and set up Mierzejewski's goal in solid performance.

Adrian Mierzejewski - 8

Created the opening goal with a defence splitting goal to send Ninkovic clear on goal. Had a goal disallowed by the VAR but there was no denying his goal moments later.

Milos Ninkovic - 7

Set up the opener and really should've scored one of his own, missing a header from in front and then striking the crossbar. Was replaced late by Lokolingoy.

Alex Brosque - 6

Scored a great header from a Zullo cross, but was hardly in the play barely touching the ball.

Bobo - 9

Won and converted two second half penalties and also volleyed the ball into the back of the net at the start of stoppage time.

SUBS

David Carney - N/A

Substituted the captain in the final quarter of the match.

Charles Lokolingoy - N/A

Came on for Ninkovic in the latter stages of the match.

Paulo Retre - N/A

Former Melbourne City defender replaced Wilkshire late in the game.

 

PERTH GLORY

Liam Reddy (GK) - 7

Was kept busy and was forced to make countless saves. Couldn't really do much to prevent the goals from being scored but did concede the second penalty.

Jeremy Walker - 5

Only Diego Castro had more touches than Walker for Perth. Made a couple of clearances and interceptions but couldn't handle Sydney's left-sided attack.

Jacob Poscoliero - 5

Conceded a penalty for a foul on Bobo and was booked.

Alex Grant - 6

Was bandaged up after a head knock with Bobo but was solid after, being forced to make a several first half clearances. Couldn't stop Sydney's second half barrage.

Joseph Mills - 5

Booked in the first half for a challenge on Bobo. Then dove in in the lead up to Mierzejewski's goal.

Andreu - 5

Had a couple of shots on goal but neither came close to being on target.

Brandon Wilson - 5

Was overun and dominated in the centre of midfield.

Chris Harold - 5

Never really got the best out of his battles with Zullo. Replaced by Jacob Italiano before the hour mark.

Mitch Nichols - 5

Couldn't create anything despite delivering a few crosses early on.

Diego Castro - 6

Was involved in a lot of Perth's attacking raids without creating anything goal threatening. Has failed to score against Sydney in eight matches.

Andy Keogh - 5

Had more disagreements with Castro than shots at goal. Was anonymous in the second.

SUBS

Jacob Italiano - 5

Replaced Harold before the hour mark. Came closest for his side when he hit the crossbar.

Callum Timmins - N/A

Made his debut replacing Wilson towards the end.