The A-League outfit had the lion's share of the chances, but Vidmar was more than pleased to pick up a point against the Chinese outfit.

"There's no question that they are technically stronger than us, physically stronger than us and we found that last year with (former Chinese champions) Shandong," he said.

"Shandong, I think, was a classier side than Yatai, but Yatai is very much a workmanlike side, very organised, very well structured."

Reds captain Travis Dodd was also impressed by the opposition but could not hide his disappointment at his team's inability to turn one point into three.

"First half I thought they were fantastic," he said. "They came out strong, they were quick, sharp all over the park, they close you down and didn't give you any time.

"I think the second half we knew they would start to conk out and they did and we started to get more opportunities.

"It was just one of those nights where we just couldn't capitalise on it."

The draw sees Adelaide move onto four points after two games following their opening victory over Pohang Steelers, leaving Vidmar a satisfied man.

"The last couple of days at training we were probably a little bit lethargic but they really switched on when they had to," he said.

"What I'm really pleased about is the way they are thinking about the team and not themselves.

"It's not an individual that is making things happen - it's been happening as a team."