Roar led 1-0 at the break courtesy of a Dimitri Petratos howitzer before the game swung City’s way early in the second half when Jack Hingert conceded a penalty and was shown a red card.
And City took full advantage, with Aaron Mooy converting from the spot before late goals from Anthony Caceres and Nick Fitzgerald sealed a precious three points for the home side.
GOALS
0-1 Petratos (22’) – A Brisbane corner was headed clear by Alex Wilkinson but flew straight to Petratos just outside the box. The midfielder controlled the ball on his thigh before unleashing a left foot volley which whizzed past Thomas Sorensen into the roof of the net.
1-1 Mooy (54’) – Fornaroli won a penalty for the hosts with Mooy making no mistake, sending Jamie Young the wrong way and slotting it home with ease.
2-1 Caceres (81’) – Ivan Franjic swung in a cross from the right with Caceres timing his run perfectly to leap over Daniel Bowles at the far post and plant a header into the bottom corner.
3-1 Fitzgerald(84’) – Fornaroli took a free-kick just outside the box, getting it up over the wall but it cannoned onto the crossbar, the rebound bouncing up for Fitzgerald to head past a stranded Young.
Melbourne City: Sorensen (gk), Franjic, Wilkinson, Kisnorbo (c), Garuccio, Malik, Fitzgerald, Mooy, Novillo, Zullo (Caceres 74’), Fornaroli
Brisbane Roar: Young (gk), Hingert, North, Bowles, Brown, Corona (Oar 85’), Petratos, McKay (c), Borrello (Henrique 70’), Broich (Stefanutto 57’), Maclaren
I'm not really one to watch soccer to be honest, but you've got to give boys from your hometown Brisbane the support if they need it I think. Hopefully they'll continue to push on strong for the rest of their matches!
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