The best of the Reds ADELAIDE United current goalkeeper and captain Eugene Galekovic is part of the Reds' team of the decade. THE experts' Adelaide United team of the decade varied slightly to the fans' best XI. Fox Sports football expert Andy Harper, Adelaide United's general manager of football operations Michael Petrillo and I agreed with the fans for eight of the XI players. The only ones which had a variation of opinions was original A-League skipper Ross Aloisi, midfield dynamo Marcelo Carrusca and former captain Michael Valkanis. Aloisi didn't make the fans cut but he was cast as a definite midfield starter by the experts. It could be argued that the experts did have the luxury of choosing- a four-man bench which A-League clubs are afforded this season - and a coach. Valkanis made the experts bench so too did Carrusca. But it was Adelaide's history making maiden goalscorer for the club's national soccer league debut and its A-League debut Carl Veart that may feel hard done by - at least for a starting berth in the experts XI. Adelaide United's coach of the decade Aurelio Vidmar. Picture: Junko Kimura. And despite being labelled Judas by some fans that may never let it go, Marcos Flores proved to be a popular choice for fans and experts. The now Central Coast Mariners' midfielder left an absolute mark on the city and state of SA after moving to China in 2011 before signing for Melbourne Victory last year. SA legend Aurelio Vidmar was named as coach of the team of the decade. Viddie has given the state some of the best moments in sport not only as a coach but as a player. From his early days with Adelaide City in the defunct NSL, his heady days with the Socceroos to becoming an absolute icon from the Reds bench. With Vidmar Adelaide did what was thought impossible. The club's amazing run towards the 2008 AFC Champions League final, its appearance at the FIFA Club World Cup and the 2009 A-League grand final was an incredible achievement. That series of events put the club on the global stage. Adelaide being at the same tournament as Manchester United for a 'real' trophy - the FIFA Club World Cup - is not something to be taken lightly. But every one of the 15 players named in the experts team of the decade have left their marks in the history of SA sport. It's hard to pick their finest moments as individuals because there are so many so we've tried to highlight pieces of magic during their time with the Reds. Goalkeeper - Eugene Galekovic - 2007-current: Best moment: 2012 AFC Champions League save against Pohang Steelers. It was likened to Gordon Banks' wonder save against Pele at the 1970 FIFA World Cup. But there are hundreds more we can talk about. Right back - Richie Alagich - 2003-2008 Best moment: The match-winning penalty kick that knocked then arch rival South Melbourne out of the NSL finals in 2004. Fantastic club man. Stopper - Angelo Costanzo - 2005-2009 Best moment: Adelaide's entire maiden A-League finals series. Rock solid and could read play like no other. Stopper - Sasa Ognenovski - 2008-2009 Best moment: His entire 2008 AFC Champions League campaign. The side's success was built around his majestic presence. Left back - Cassio - 2007-current Best moment: Every time the pocket rocket steps out on to the park you recognise the little jig he's going to do to get past his man. It brings goosebumps every time. Right midfield - Travis Dodd - 2005-2011 Best moment: Arrived when he headed Adelaide United to a 1-0 lead against Japanese giant Kashima Antlers in Japan in 2008. One of the Reds most important goals in the quarter-final of the tournament. Centre midfielder - Ross Aloisi - 2003-2007 That elimination final equaliser against South Melbourne in front of a full house at Hindmarsh arguably positioned the club for greatness. Adelaide was down an out until Aloisi jagged an 18m volley from nowhere. Galekovic was in goal for South! Centre midfielder - Marcos Flores - 2010-2011 Best moment: He became the Reds Pied Piper after fans fell in love with what he could do with his "girlfriend" the ball. Flores' golden moments in his short spell at Adelaide are too many to mention. When he said goodbye about 2000 fans had a kick with him in his "backyard" at Glenelg. Left midfielder - Nathan Burns - 2006-2008 Best moment: Burns had an explosive turn of pace which delighted everyone. He was also able to keep the ball within proximity which fans marvelled at. His best moment was when he scored Adelaide's first ever hat-trick in 2007 in a clash against Central Coast. Forward - Serginho van Dijk - 2010-2013 Best moment: An average of a goal every two games was van Dijk's legacy. His left peg was firing rockets from all angles while his heading ability was breathtaking. Scored three fabulous goals in an 8-1 demolition over North Queensland Fury. Forward - Fernando Rech - 2005-2007 Best moment: The Brazilian was always at his best when Adelaide faced nemesis Sydney FC in the early years of the A-League. Scored a vital goal during Adelaide's 3-2 win over Sydney in 2005. He struck the ball against the crossbar before heading the rebound past former Sky Blues keeper Clint Bolton. Substitutes Carl Veart - 2003-2008 Best moment: He will always be remembered for scoring Adelaide's first ever goal in an official clash - 1-0 against Brisbane Strikers on October 17, 2003. He did it again when Adelaide made its A-League debut in 2005. He scored the competition's first ever goal in a 1-0 win over Newcastle Jets. Michael Valkanis - 2003-2009 Best moment: Valkanis' leadership qualities during United's formative years transformed the club from an idea to being a fierce competitor in the A-League and old NSL. In 2006 he was voted by his peers as the best Reds player. Mathew Leckie - 2009-2011 Best moment: Leckie was an excitement machine every time he had a chance to run at defenders. That goal against Pohang in the AFC Chanpions League when he just kept running with the ball at his feet for 80m was sheer class. Steelers defenders looked like they had been hit by a truck when the ball rolled into the back of the net as his power forced an own goal. Marcelo Carrusca - 2012-current Best moment: There is a feeling that Adelaide still hasn't seen Carrusca at his peak. But there was a glimpse of his class when Adelaide butchered Melbourne Victory at Hindmarsh last year. Carrusca was just a pleasure to watch and scored a cracking goal to boot. Coach: Aurelio Vidmar Best moment: Whoever made the decision to make Viddie first the captain and then the coach is a winner. A consummate professional Vidmar propelled the Reds to heights never seen before as a player and then a coach. Goalkeeper - Eugene Galekovic - 1214 (votes) Right back - Richie Alagich - 1047 Stopper - Sasa Ognenovski - 1088 Stopper - Michael Valkanis - 943 Left back - Cassio - 1012 Right midfield - Travis Dodd - 791 Centre midfield - Angelo Costanzo - 705 Centre midfield - Marcelo Carrusca - 658 Left midfield - Nathan Burns - 843 Forwards - Marcos Flores - 829 Forwards - Serginho van Dijk - 673