MELBOURNE VICTORY

Lawrence Thomas (GK) - 9

Committed as always, having made several brilliant saves throughout the match. Could say he kept his side in the game. No clean sheet to round off a great performance, unable to deny Baumjohann from the spot.

Storm Roux - 5

Failed to mark Ziegler and Riera on occasions in the first half, but made some solid interceptions. Nice cut-back for Barbarouses inside the box.

Poor play to give away a penalty on Baumjohann. 

Thomas Deng - 7.5

Interceptions, won the ball and stopped attacking moves. Outstanding defensively along with Broxham. 

Leigh Broxham - 8

Last-ditch tackles, reliable on his feet as well as in the air. Sensed danger and cleared Fitzgerald's shot off the line for Thomas. 

Corey Brown - 6

Studious defending in the second half. 

Carl Valeri - 5

Soild, but Wanderers were able move forward easily into their final third.

Josh Hope - 5.5

Was dispossessed by Russell in a dangerous position, needed to react quicker. Free header but was off the mark. Gave away a few fouls. 

Terry Antonis - 5

Was fairly quiet, didn't make an impact in attack. Attempted to pick out Toivonen but put too much on his cross.