The A-League's makeshift season opener delivered plenty of action but no goals as Western United and Adelaide United were forced to settle for a 0-0 draw at GMHBA Stadium.
Elevated to the top of the run sheet after NSW's coronavirus cluster played havoc on the A-League schedule, Monday night's clash proved a feisty one in front of 5128 fans.
The Reds could easily have snared all three points but for Western United's desperate defending which included a goal-line clearance in each half.
"A draw in the end's a fair result," Adelaide coach Carl Veart said.
"As the game went on I think we were the side that was more likely to win but I was happy with that performance."
Adelaide's squad, heavily hit by departures over the off-season, offered a glimpse of life to come under Veart with a plethora of local products and youngsters.
The second game of the season is tonight between Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City.
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