The match against the Wolves, currently third bottom in the NSW Premier League, was played on what was described as a poor surface at the Judy Masters Oval in Balgownie. The sides were locked 1-1 at half-time.

“It was difficult to play the sort of football we like to play under Branko [Culina],” FC keeper Clint Bolton told au.fourfourtwo.com after the game. “I think we needed the run though.”

FC play Urawa Red Diamonds in a week’s time in a crunch Asian Champions League match at Aussie Stadium.