If the first half was anything to go by, then the scores awarded would not have made for easy reading!
However, a much better second-half performance – which produced four Blues goals – changed our chief sports writer’s thinking, allowing him to be more generous with his ratings.
Here’s how he rated the players’ performances…
1. Gavin Bazunu - 7
Had comfortable afternoon, but maintained concentration. Photo: The News
2. Hayden Carter - 7
Dogged and always keen to run with the ball and aid attack. Photo: The News
3. Sean Raggett - 8
Superb first-half block and always in right place, right time. Photo: The News
4. Clark Robertson - 8
Demonstrated he’s a class act on the ball, with some excellent distribution. Photo: JPIMedia