Lightning, 5 Goals, a Dramatic Comeback, and a 1-Hour Delay: Roar Win on a Wild Night in Brisbane
Brisbane Roar secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Melbourne Victory on a rainy, eventful evening at Spencer Park, highlighted by two lightning delays and outstanding performances by Matildas stars.
Match Delays Due to Lightning
The kickoff was postponed by 20 minutes after lightning struck near the stadium. Later, with only one minute left in regular time during the second half, lightning strikes as close as one kilometre away caused a disruption lasting over an hour. Fans and players waited anxiously before the match could resume.
Key Moments and Goals
- Brisbane Roar’s legend and CommBank Matildas star Tameka Yallop came off the bench to score the decisive late winner.
- The Roar's first goal was scored by Dutch new recruit Bente Jansen.
- Melbourne Victory took the lead before halftime with goals from debutants Rhianna Pollicina and Kennedy White, turning a 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 advantage.
- Returning to her hometown club on loan from VfL Wolfsburg, Matildas winger Sharn Freier scored a crucial equaliser early in the second half.
Closing Stages and Outcome
After the delay, both teams returned to the field, and Brisbane held on through six minutes of added time to claim the win and full points in the season opener.
"Brisbane Roar and CommBank Matildas legend Tameka Yallop came off the bench to score a last-gasp winner in her side’s 3-2 triumph over Melbourne Victory on a wet and wild night at Spencer Park."
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Author’s Summary
A dramatic and rain-soaked clash at Spencer Park ended with Brisbane Roar clinching a 3-2 win over Melbourne Victory, punctuated by lightning delays and standout goals from Matildas stars.