Josh Brillante - 7

 

A quiet but potent performance from the Bundaberg man. His distribution wasn’t as slick as it has been, but he was impressive in pressing the Phoenix back line and denying Goran Paracki’s ability to control the match. 

 

Milos Ninkovic - 6.5

 

The Johnny Warren Medalist returned to the starting XI for the first time since the FFA Cup Final in November. Terrific one-two between he and Zullo helped the build up to the second goal. Was replaced by David Carney and perhaps we’ll need another week before he’s back to his best. 

 

Alex Brosque - 6.5

 

The Sydney skipper couldn’t make it three goals in three matches, although he was as important as ever stretching the Phoenix back line, particularly in the first half when the Nix looked vulnerable. Ultimately, Brosque was the perfect weapon to open up the heavens. 

 

Adrian Mierzejewski - 7.5

 

An exquisite ball over the top of Scott Galloway allowed Michael Zullo to assist the first goal. Helped the Sky Blues go two ahead only moments later as Bobo crossed to the far post, and a first time finish saw the Pole score his sixth goal of the season. Returned the favour to the Brazilian by assisting the third.

 

 

Bobô - 9

 

A perfect hat-trick to send the Brazilian to the top of the scoring charts. He hit one with his right from Zullo’s cross, one from his left from Mierzejewski’s cut-back, and his header was meeting Carney’s cross at the back post, which plunged the dagger into the Nix.

 

Racked up another assist as well, taking his tally to 13 scoring contributions for Sydney FC in 13 matches. A true poacher’s performance.

 

Subs

 

David Carney - 6.5

 

Assisted Bobo’s third of the night with a delightful in swinging ball to the back post. 

 

Charles Lokoli-Ngoy - N/A

 

Came on with two minutes remaining and didn’t have enough play time to receive a rating.