The point sees Brisbane return to the top of the table for at least 24-hours, while the inconsistent City will be pleased to put last week’s result behind them.
Brisbane welcomed back Socceroos midfielder Matt McKay and Olyroo Jamie Maclaren from international duty as they set about keeping their perfect home record intact.
Meanwhile John van ‘t Schip deployed a re-jigged backline with midfielder Jacob Melling playing centre-back and 19-year-old Matthew Millar making his A-League debut.
Ivan Franjic also played his first minutes in City colours after making his long awaited return from injury off the bench, getting a mixed reception from the fans of his former club.
GOALS
0-1 Harry Novillo (47’) – Jamie Young inexplicability hit a goalkick into the back of defender Daniel Bowles and was punished for his error. Bruno Fornaroli pounced on the ball, teeing up Mooy who had his initial shot saved but Novillo was quickest to react with his sliding boot from an acute angle opening the scoring.
1-1 Henrique (69’) – Thomas Broich orchestrated the equaliser with some majestic play in midfield. Roar’s marquee showed an excellent slight of foot to retain possession in the middle of the park before unlocking City’s defence with a pinpoint pass. Henrique was the beneficiary, pulling the pass down with a deft touch and applying the finish.
TEAMS
Brisbane Roar: Young(GK), Stefanutto (Donachie 78’), Corona, North, Bowles, McKay (c), Hingert, Broich, Petratos, Borrello (Henrique 58’), Maclaren (Hervas 66’)
Melbourne City: Sorensen, Retre (Mauk 75’), Clisby, Chapman, Millar (Franjic 58’), Paartalu, Melling, Gameiro (Williams 72’), Mooy, Novillo, Fornaroli
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