Rostyn Griffiths

Playing his 100thA-League game, the veteran defensive midfielder screened his backline beautifully. Griffiths was even more impressive on the ball, spraying clinical passes left and right, often relieving the pressure being applied by the Sydney attackers.

Shayon Harrison

Hardly touched the ball in the first half yet the loanee was instrumental in the second 45 minutes. Harrison finished coolly on two occasions to gain City an unlikely three points away in Sydney.

Aside from his brace, Harrison also showed good skill and persistence to hold the ball up, allowing Ritchie De Laet and Jamie Maclaren to get into overlapping positions, often whilst holding off much stronger defenders like Jacob Tratt and Alex Wilkinson.

The battle for second place 

Sunday’s result all but wrapped up the Premiers Plate for Perth Glory, if it wasn’t already so. However the loss reignited the battle for second place following Victory’s win over the Roar at Marvel Stadium last night.

Sydney have a one-point lead over the Victory, with the sides due to face each other at the SCG on April 6. Both Sydney and Victory still have to face the Glory, in what will be key matches in the race for second place.