The Sky Blues had smashed their last five encounters with the Glory, scoring eighteen to Perth’s two – and oozed confidence as they dominated the first half.

But as Sydney scuppered, Perth found form and it took a last minute calamity to give Sydney their just desserts, leaving a sour taste in the mouth of Glory fans everywhere.

So here’s how the A-League’s two star dishes faced off, including the rest of the chasing pack. Oh, and before we start, VAR gets a zero. 

SYDNEY FC

Andrew Redmayne - 7

Didn’t have much to do in the first 92 minutes, but made himself count at the end to deny Adam Taggart.

Michael Zullo - 8

Began fantastically, his ability to bust a gut to put in crosses led to Sydney’s first penalty and he and a forward-pushing Jordis Buijs reeked havoc down Perth’s right flank.

Jordis Buijs – 8

One of the most forward thinking defenders in world football. His set pieces may leave something to be desired, but a thumping effort on the 10th minute set the pace, forcing a great save from Liam Reddy, and he was superb from then on.

Alex Wilkinson - 7

Solid without being spectacular. Given Wilko’s age, the attacking defenders around him and Chris Harold’s pace, Perth should have done slightly better on the counter – they didn’t, and the former Socceroo had an easy night as a result.

Luke Wilkshere – 7.5

Hasn’t scored a league goal in a decade, and that drought looks like it’s going to last as long as the Sahara’s. Points for effort though – he’s desperately thirsty for a goal.