BRISBANE ROAR

Michael Theo (GK) – 4

Theo couldn’t do much for the first goal, but the long-ranged shot for the second hit the back of the net at mid-height and was at his near post – saveable range. Theo looked languid for the third goal as he was slow to slide across his line, but the blame also goes to his defence.

Jade North – 3

Was accountable for every goal the Roar conceded; for the first he was comprehensively beaten in the air and the second and third goals were both created down his left side. Roy Krishna often attacked the flanks unsupported meaning North could’ve committed more to closing him down with the knowledge there wouldn’t be an overlapping defender.

Luke Devere – 4

Came off in the 39th minute, but was part of a collectively poor defence being stretched and beaten by a hungry pack of Wellington forwards.

Avraam Papadopoulos – 5

Was generally sound at holding his line and will be happy he scored a goal and won the foul for the equalising penalty, but was also part of a failing defence in the first half.

Jack Hingert – 4.5

Hingert was miles away from marking Kaluderovic for the third goal and made several well-intended but ultimately unsuccessful runs forward in the first half, but redeemed himself by sending in the cross for Brisbane’s goal before the break.

Mitchell Oxborrow – 4

Didn’t help much in providing a screen for his back four and was always chasing when the Phoenix went on the attack. Oxborrow provided little on both sides of the ball.

Matt McKay © – 6

The skipper was the most composed midfielder for Brisbane. He hardly mistimed a pass and took the reigns as the anchor of Brisbane’s midfield as Oxborrow was moved slightly more forward in the second half.