There’s nothing quite like the distance derby. Wellington treated it like a do-or-die, but Perth looked like they’d jogged across the Nullarbor.
Goran Paracki – 7.5
Was forced very deep by Perth’s possession, but when Glory turned over the ball – as they often do - he busted a lung to get forward and that led to his brilliant finish for Phoenix’s second.
Also had a good hack every now and then to keep Glory on their toes.
Matthew Ridenton – 7
Had a lot of responsibility with the absence of Mark McGlinchey, and although he and Paracki were generally outclassed in midfield, he was fairly solid defensively.
He’s still got tunnel vision going forward, a product of his usual position out wide. Against better defences, he'll be less effective.
Roy Krishna – 8.5
Some poor service early from the stand-in skipper, but he quickly adjusted his aim and soon provided Vidosic with the equaliser.
After that he was the best player on the pitch – he’s the only powerful, quick, dynamic Wellington player, and he’s going to boss a lot of sides around this season.
Guilherme Finkler - 7
Pushed out wide on occasions and was surprisingly quiet in the first half, but scored a solid goal in the second that reinvigorated his match. From there on it was vintage Finkler.
Andrija Kaluderovic – 7.5
Untidy early in possession and had some great chances to give Phoenix the lead, that he rubbish at converting.
Turned it around in the second - played a big part in Finkler’s go-ahead goal and then coolly converted Phoenix’s fourth from the spot, before grabbing a fifth with a clinical header.
Still not convinced he’s good enough to lead Phoenix to finals football.
Alex Rufer - 6
Replaced Fox on the 44th minute, and straight into the action, copped a yellow card a minute later.
Like Ridenton, he doesn’t look up and pick out the best option, but he doesn’t give away too much either.
Adam Parkhouse - 8
Super sub, as if Phoenix needed it. A ratings point for every minute he was on the pitch.
He arrived late but was instantly effective, grabbing a well-earned assist with a beautiful cross for Kaluderovic, leaving the striker no option but to score.
Hamish Watson - NA
Late sub, not on long enough to get a rating.
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