A-League: Sydney 2 Adelaide United 2

Adelaide United held out for a brave 2-2 draw against the in-form Sydney FC in the A-League on Thursday.

Under new boss John Kosmina, a 10-man United clinched a point in a pulsating game that had a red card and eight yellows, although they are now winless in their past six outings.

The Reds twice took the lead with goals from Daniel Mullen and Dario Vidosic, but were pegged back on both occasions with Karol Kisel and Dimitri Petratos scoring for the home side.

Adelaide held on late in the encounter when playing with 10 men after Iain Ramsay was sent off after picking up two yellow cards in the 88th minute.

It was a much-improved performance from Adelaide, who produced their most passionate and committed display in some time in what has been a tumultuous week for the club with the sacking of coach Rini Coolen.

Kosmina, in his first game in charge of an A-League club since he was sacked from Sydney two-and-a-half years ago, was booed loudly by the home fans whenever he appeared on big screen, but would have been content with a point.

Sydney are now on a four-game unbeaten run but missed the chance to leapfrog Brisbane into second spot, while Adelaide remain second-last.