Adelaide United boss Michael Valkanis loved club's show of Heart Dario Vidosic (L) terrorised Melbourne Heart from the right flank in a 4-2-1-3 formation. Iain Ramsay cerebrates his goal as his kicks down the corner flag Picture: Salpigtidis George Source: Herald Sun ADELAIDE United boss Michael Valkanis has nothing but admiration for Adelaide United after the team's emphatic 2-0 win over Melbourne Heart at AAMI Park on Monday. The Reds were in control from the time skipper Eugene Galekovic made two breathtaking saves in the first half, as Tomi Juric and Dario Vidosic sounded out warnings by smashing the post and crossbar, respectively, with long-range efforts. "I've always had belief in the group and we can see how the boys are responding and how hard they're working," Valkanis said yesterday. I know the pressure starts getting on because we're at the pointy end of the season and the players know that. It was great being a coach this week and seeing that the players knew what needed to be done as well. A first-half Vidosic penalty and a stunning team goal in which Iain Ramsay scored from a narrow angle settled the tie in the second half. The win has allowed Adelaide to think about securing a home elimination final in the first weekend in April, with fifth-placed Sydney FC the only side that can catch the fourth-placed Reds. To do that, though, Adelaide needs to lose all remaining three home-and-away clashes while Sydney needs to claim a perfect score - nine points. Valkanis said winning on the road for the first time since November was a welcome relief before the team faces Newcastle Jets at Hindmarsh Stadium on Friday. "In regards to our form, there's been a few ups and downs and the boys did everything they'd done on the track during the week," Valkanis said. There were a few new faces. Again, the challenge is doing it again. Valkanis blooded a new-look Reds for the Heart clash. Jake Barker-Daish, 19, made his run-on debut in the holding midfield role alongside veteran Jon McKain. The Young Socceroo, who is bound for FIFA under-20 World Cup duty in June in Turkey, was very impressive. His hard work allowed playmaker Marcelo Carrusca to roam wild as Vidosic terrorised Heart from the right flank in a 4-2-1-3 formation. "Jake is a very good young player and it was time for him to step up and take an opportunity," Valkanis said. He's got a big year ahead because, technically, he's one of the best in his age group. The club has always believed in him and that's why we brought him here. He's been working hard and given the opportunity he took it well.