Outside90’s Brayden May picks out the best individual performances from the latest round of A-League action for our Team of the Week.
Andrew Redmayne (Goalkeeper) – Western Sydney Wanderers
Redmayne showed great distribution throughout the match by both hand and foot in the 1-1 draw with Adelaide United. The former Melbourne Heart goalkeeper was left stranded as Adelaide took the lead in the 21st minute courtesy of an Andreu own goal, following a darting run from Adelaide right back Tarek Elrich. The 26-year-old produced a fingertip save for the highlights reel when he saved from a Craig Goodwin volley.
Jack Hingert (Right-back) – Brisbane Roar
The Brisbane Roar right back produced a much improved performance from the opening weekend of A-League action in his side’s 2-1 win over the Central Coast Mariners. The 25-year-old got the better of Mariners winger Mitch Austin, who last week was man of the match. Hingert’s drive forward was a highlight of his game combined with his combination with goal scorer Brandon Borrello. This is the type of from that continues to see the former North Queensland Fury man keep Jerome Polenz out of the side.
Dylan McGowan (Centre-back) – Adelaide United
McGowan was his side’s best performer in their 1-1 draw with the Western Sydney Wanderers, meaning Adelaide start the season with two points from two games. The 24-year-old produced another solid game alongside Osama Malik which looks to be a good centre half combination going forward for the Reds. The former Hearts of Midlothian man made a number of last ditched challenges which were appropriately applauded by the home crowd.
Thomas Deng (Centre-Back) – Melbourne Victory
Making his Hyundai A-League debut in perhaps his club’s biggest game of the season the youngster looked right at home in the centre of defence alongside veteran Matthieu Delpierre. Deng looked to create from the back looking calm and composed as he played the ball out from back looking to get the ball moving forward. Melbourne City looked to test the youngster by playing the ball towards his position on the pitch which he was able to deal with comfortably. Coach Kevin Muscat described the 18-year-old’s performance as “outstanding”.
Jack Clisby (Left-back) – Melbourne City
Clisby was tasked with stopping Melbourne Victory winger Kosta Barbarouses a job which can be described as solid. Questions however may be asked about his positioning for the New Zealand’s international goal. Throughout the night the former Perth Glory man managed to stop the Kiwi from cutting inside onto his left foot and blocking any crosses from Barbarouses.
Corona (Central midfield) – Brisbane Roar
The Spaniard once again earns himself selection in the team of the week following another commanding performance in his side’s 2-1 win over the Central Coast Mariners. Playing alongside Captain Matt McKay in the holding positions the former Almeria man was once again the midfield general. A player who was once on the books of Spanish giants Real Madrid (appearing for their second and third sides) Corona was the man who controlled the pace of the game throughout the Sunday afternoon game.
Matt McKay (Central midfield) – Brisbane Roar
The Brisbane Roar skipper missed the opening game against the Western Sydney Wanderers due to the international but McKay made a seamless transition back into club football. The former Rangers man showed the energy, chasing down balls and pressing high up the pitch that he has come to be known for. His energy gave the Roar midfield an extra dimension compared to last week’s draw.
Aaron Mooy (Central midfield) – Melbourne City
How much longer will this man be in the A-League, before a more lucrative offer comes knocking? The Socceroo produced another passing masterclass at the heart of the City midfield highlighted by his cross-field assist for Olyroo Stefan Mauk’s first ever A-League goal. Despite being shadowed by Victory captain Carl Valeri for most of the night Mooy’s work rate was rewarded as he was instrumental in City’s second half comeback.
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Fahid Ben Khalfallah (Right wing) – Melbourne Victory
The Tunisian’s international deflected effort saw the scoring opened in the 22nd minute however the goal was later deemed to be an own goal from City right back Paulo Retre. The 33-year-old continued to be a nuisance down the flank causing the city full backs problems on a number of occasions. The former Bordeaux man provided the assist for his side’s second goal with a delicately placed goal for Kosta Barbarouses to head home at the back post.
Romeo Castelen (Left wing) – Western Sydney Wanderers
The former Netherlands international was his side’s best aside in their 1-1 draw with Adelaide United. The former Hamburg winger was the main outlet out of defence for the Wanderers and played this role at a very high level with excellent hold up play. The 32-year-old was the main attacking weapon for his club on a night which saw the Wanderers grab their first point of the season.
Brandon Borrello (Striker) – Brisbane Roar
Borrello scored a double in his side’s 2-1 win over the Central Coast Mariners, a win that leaves his side top of the table after the first two games of the season. Both of the 20-year-olds goals were superbly taken and well placed after great lead up work from partner Jamie Maclaren. As a player to come through the Roar’s youth system the forward pace and agility caused trouble for the Mariners’ defence all afternoon.
Brandon Borrello Goal ● Brisbane Roar FC vs Central Coast Mariners ● Australian A-League 18/10/2015: http://t.co/v3pJluD6Zj via
— FootballMatches (@footballmatche) October 18, 2015
Honourable Mention
Vince Lia (Wellington Phoenix) – The Phoenix defender scored a late winner for his side against a 10-man Perth Glory. Lia produced a good performance keeping Glory midfielder Richard Garcia quiet before he was sent-off.
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