GK: Nathan Coe – 4.5
A disappointing performance from the Victory custodian, unable to stop Andy Keogh’s opener, before rashly coming off his line for the second goal, allowing Chris Harold to round him easily. Improved after that.
LB: Scott Galloway – 5.5
A disappointing game from the young left back, often dwelling on the ball too long, and allowing Harold and later Jamie Mclaren far too much space. Continued to run until the end in difficult conditions.
CB: Adrian Leijer – 5
A poor game from the former skipper, misjudging Marinkovic’s lobbed through ball, allowing Keogh to open the scoring. Often dwelled for too long in possession.
CB: Nick Ansell – 6
Again a difficult game for the young centre back, however little blame can be attached to him for either of Perth’s goals.
RB: Jason Geria – 6.5
Strong performance from the right back in hot conditions, making many good challenges, whilst constantly providing an overlapping run in attack. However, did get caught out in the lead up to the second goal.
CDM: Carl Valeri – 7
A strong display, linking defence and attack well, often stretching Perth with a wide array of passes. Appeared to tire towards the end in the conditions.
CDM: Leigh Broxham – 6.5
A frustrating evening for the utility, ran hard all game, but was late with a couple of challenges. Struggled to impact the game like he has other times this season, but one telling contribution with a clever touch and through ball to Finkler in the lead-up to the penalty.
RW: Kosta Barbarouses – 3.5
A poor game from the Kiwi International. Often found himself in promising positions, but took a touch too many on multiple occasions, when a shot or pass would have been a far better option. Replaced by Pain with 22 minutes remaining.
AM: Gui Finkler – 6 (1 assist)
Encouraging signs following a dip recently, however his set pieces were unusually poor, and passes too often intercepted.
ST: Besart Berisha – 6.5 (1 goal)
A better performance by the marquee, getting into many dangerous positions, forcing Vukovic into a number of saves. Scored the only goal for Victory from the spot.
LW: Archie Thompson – 5.5
Frustrating game from the veteran forward. Tried for the full 90, but just was not his night, being caught offside a number of times, with passes often missing the intended target. Caused Risdon some trouble down the left, but lacked the final product.
SUB: Connor Pain – N/A
Votes:
Carl Valeri: 7
Besart Berisha: 6.5
Leigh Broxham: 6.5
TCF Melbourne Medal Running Tally:
70 – Aaron Mooy (Melbourne City)
45 – Fahid Ben Khalfallah (Melbourne Victory)
39.5 – Damien Duff (Melbourne City)
39 – Besart Berisha (Melbourne Victory)
38 – Leigh Broxham (Melbourne Victory)
30.5 – Kosta Barbarouses (Melbourne Victory)
22 – Connor Chapman (Melbourne City)
21 – Jacob Melling (Melbourne City)
20 – David Williams (Melbourne City)
18 – Archie Thompson (Melbourne Victory)
16 – Mark Milligan (Melbourne Victory)
15.5 – Daniel Georgievski (Melbourne Victory)
15.5 – Adrian Leijer (Melbourne Victory)
15.5 – Dylan Murnane (Melbourne Victory)
15 – David Villa (Melbourne City)
15 – Nathan Coe (Melbourne Victory)
14.5 – Mate Dugandzic (Melbourne City)
14.5 – Paddy Kisnorbo (Melbourne City)
13.5 – Erik Paartalu (Melbourne City)
9.5 – Robert Koren
8.5 – Gui Finkler (Melbourne Victory)
8 – Matthieu Delpierre (Melbourne Victory)
8 – Andrew Redmayne (Melbourne City)
7 – Nick Ansell (Melbourne Victory)
7 – Carl Valeri (Melbourne Victory)