ADELAIDE UNITED 

Paul Izzo - 7

Izzo was at his shot-stopping best but the defenders in front of him weren't giving him much of a respite. Kept Adelaide from falling further behind in many moments during the match. 

Ryan Strain - 6

He rifled the post in the early stages of the match and put in a delightful cross for Blackwood's disallowed goal. 

Jordan Elsey - 6

A sensational goal line clearance from Adam le Fondre's header ensured Sydney scored only a corner. Up the other end, he missed a sitter in the 68th minute from a Reds corner.

Michael Jakobsen - 5

Beaten on the ground, beaten in the air, beaten pretty much everywhere. 

Michael Maria - 5

Maria couldn't catch a break coming up against Alex Baumjohann. Whether it was the German's quick feet or a slippery surface, Maria could barely stay standing. 

Louis D'Arrigo - 5

A quiet night for the usually influential youngster. Adelaide's defence of their 18-yard box was poor with Sydney players finding way too much space to threaten their goal.