DESPITE what was essentially a 90-minute training run, a number of Socceroos impressed with their performances against Tajikistan in Adelaide.

It was hard to mark any of the 14 players used down for their contributions to the 7-0 rout, with the Roos dominating every facet of the match.

Perhaps the biggest sticking point the number of chances wasted by Australia’s stars. In reality, the score could have easily reached double figures, with the men in gold taking 38 shots to one.

But despite this relative wastefulness, each individual rated highly for the part they played in the Adelaide onslaught.

STARTING XI

MAT RYAN n/a — The Aussie No.1 barely participated in the match, through no fault of his own.

RYAN MCGOWAN 8 — Was particularly impressive in the first half and fired in a number of dangerous crosses. Provided a number of chances that were ultimately wasted by others.

TRENT SAINSBURY/BAILEY WRIGHT 7 — Australia’s centre back pairing did nothing wrong, but like Ryan they were barely tested.

BRAD SMITH 8 — Was slightly wasteful in the first half but was dominant on the left flank in the second. Used his pace to his advantage and set up a number of goalscoring chances.

MILE JEDINAK 7 — Was solid as always in central midfield and confidently slotted his penalty. Did miss an absolute sitter from straight in front, though.

AARON MOOY 9 — Best on ground across the 90 minutes. His phenomenal skill and ability to pick a pass made him a constant threat to the Tajik defence.

MASSIMO LUONGO 7 — Scored the opener inside two minutes and while not at his absolute sharpest barely put a foot wrong.

MATHEW LECKIE 7 — Was lively in the first half but couldn’t make it count, missing a number of golden chances to score a precious international goal.

APOSTOLOS GIANNOU 8 — Justified Ange Postecoglou’s Greek heist with a hardworking performance up front. He provided four assists but couldn’t cap his debut with a goal, hitting the post from a metre out.

NATHAN BURNS 8 — Scored a double and played with relentless intensity for the full 90 minutes. Hasn’t done his chances of retaining a starting spot any harm.

SUBS

MARK MILLIGAN 7 — Replaced Jedinak at half time and was industrious as ever in midfield. Started the second half rout with a powerful penalty.

TOM ROGIC 9 — Was introduced in the final half-hour and dominated from the minute he entered the field. Scored two goals in a minute — one a brilliant Kewell-esque strike with the outside of his foot.

ROBBIE KRUSE 8 — Also made an instant impact off the bench in the final 15 minutes. Together with Rogic he looked like creating a goal with every touch and was unlucky not to score.