For the Wanderers under debutant gaffer Hayden Foxe, it was a much more measured display across the board, but for Perth it was little more than the same old sob story.

See how your favourites fared below.

WESTERN SYDNEY WANDERERS

Vedran Janjetovic - 7

It’s almost worth judging him on the one minute he was heavily involved. Jacob Mills slotted in a fairly tame cross-come-shot that Janjetovic palmed straight to two Glory forwards. But he brilliantly saved the resulting two shots and that about summed up Glory’s night.

Raul Llorente - 7

Looked confident on the ball, silky in possession and slightly inconsistent from crosses. Still a cut above the average fullback.

Michael Thwaite – 7.5

It’s easy to see the two gargantuan former Socceroos lining up at the back for Western Sydney striking fear into opposing forwards.

For anyone who questions their agility, Thwaite even attempted a bicycle kick (even he was laughing).

Robbie Cornthwaite - 8

Quick to react and led by example. Beggars belief that at six-foot-six, he doesn’t score consistently from corners, but as a big man at the back he’s unparalleled.

Brendan Hamill - 7

Inconsistent going forward early – and it’s questionable whether he’s the right back to suit Western Sydney’s system – but he did the basics right and slotted in Kusukami for the Wanderer’s second.

Strong defensively and yet another tall presence in the Wanderers’ penalty area, but ended the match slow to react to a Keogh header and copped an own goal for the privilege.

Chris Herd – 8

Heavily involved. Played a simple, side to side role to retain Wanderers possession and it restricted Perth beautifully. Also showed good instincts to move the ball quickly to Kearyn Baccus when Western Sydney had an opportunity to counter attack.

Broke his first half mould by gifting Oriol Riera a guilt edged chance in the second half. Can he reclaim a Socceroos spot he never really had? Too early to tell.

 

Roly Bonevacia – 7.5

Dominated the first half. Powerful and direct midfielders tend to run A-League games and he did exactly that, but was much more restricted in the second and was withdrawn early.

Kearyn Baccus – 8.5

Many people might be surprised to learn that Baccus is now 26-years-old, but the Wanderers’ midfielder looks like he knows he’s in his prime.

Along with Bonevacia, he was a standout for Western Sydney. Convincing at both ends of the pitch, he created three or four sumptuous counter attacking plays through his vision and quality passing.

Oriol Riera - 7

Wasn’t really involved for 43 minutes, but clinical to convert Cejudo’s nifty through ball to give the Wanderers the lead.

He missed a sitter in the second and imports his size rarely appear confident technically, but still looks as if he could score for fun this season.

Alvaro Cejudo – 7.5

His only downside was a lack of killer instinct to convert chances. He can move the ball quickly and seems primed for Western Sydney’s quick interplay.

Withdrawn on the 70th minute and didn’t look happy, but he’s got a big season in front of him.

Jumpei Kusukami – 7.5

You’d be forgiven for thinking he still can’t shoot, but it was his perfect reaching effort that lobbed the onrushing Liam Reddy for the Wanderers’ second.

He was the most heavily involved Wanderers’ attacker for the first half and always looked technically astute in possession.

Steven Lustica – 6.5

Subbed on late but has the speed and determination to be a really important player for WSW this season, it will be a matter of concentration and consistency for the midfielder.

Mark Bridge – 6

Can he force his way into the WSW lineup? He didn’t answer that question in his 20-ish minute display, or many others.

Brendan Santalab –

Another WSW old boy to gain a late inclusion, he wasn’t on long enough to get a fair rating.

 

PERTH GLORY

Liam Reddy – 6.5

Got a hand to Riera’s first effort but not quite strong enough to keep out an accurate shot. Looked solid from crosses.

Scott Neville – 6.5

Active down the right side, strong in the challenge but everyone knows what they get with Neville, and it’s probably not a championship winning left back.

Jacob Poscoliero – 7.5

Along with Castro, Poscoliero was Perth’s standout in the first half. Keen to put in last ditch efforts he performed strongly, but was sacrificed by Glory’s openness to counter attacks.

Shane Lowry - 7

Looked strong alongside Poscoliero – there were few qualms to pick with Glory’s defensive pairing – but when Mills’ pressing left Glory open, there was little he could do.

Joseph Mills – 7

A bit touch and go on crosses, and uncertain defensively from lofted balls. Whenever he pushed forward, he left Perth completely open, but that’s a fault of Glory’s system, and he constantly continued to strive forward and create opportunities regardless.

Chris Harold – 5.5

Another Glory player who doesn’t look like he can win a Championship. Almost set up Taggart for an equaliser on the brink of halftime, but far too quiet and patchy overall.

 

Xavi Torres - 6

Diego Castro may claim that his Spanish counterpart is the better player, but he did little to show it. Still has some convincing to do to qualify the impressive pedigree.

Jake Brimmer - 6

Assuming no injuries, it was surprising that he only lasted 45 minutes. Not good for a quality youth product’s confidence – he’s a Liverpool graduate after all – but due to Kenny Lowe’s tactics, when he and Mills pushed forward, Perth suffered defensively.

Diego Castro - 7

Everywhere for Perth, still their best player by a country mile, but dropped slightly in the second. Perth need his influence so badly, that without his spark, they look lost.

Adam Taggart – 6.5

Rarely involved in the first half but was at the centre of Perth’s resurgence in the second. If judging him as a potential Socceroo, then he didn’t do quite enough.

But as an A-League centre forward, he was solid.

Andy Keogh – 6.5

Perth’s skipper didn’t quite lead by example until the 81st minute, when he bundled one home from a header-turned-own goal.

He had an amazing chance on the 35th minute, directly on goal, but tamely squared an effort directly at Janjetovic. Scored late on, although technically it was an own goal, and tried to spark a Glorious renaissance but it was too late.

Andreu - 6

Brought on late, but consistent enough that he should be able to force himself into the Perth lineup at some stage this season.

Joe Knowles - 6

Reasonably involved, but not on for long enough to give a fair rating.