Roar Return to Winning Ways with Young Aussie Star
Brisbane Roar's first Isuzu UTE A-League match on the Sunshine Coast was a success, as they defeated Newcastle Jets 3-0. The match took place at Sunshine Coast Stadium in front of a packed crowd.
Match Highlights
- In the 31st minute, Roar defender Lucas Herrington scored the opening goal by heading in a precise corner from Georgios Vrakas.
- Early in the second half, Newcastle Jets' Will Dobson missed a chance to equalize by attempting a lob over Roar goalkeeper Dean Bouzanis, but the attempt lacked accuracy and power.
- Near the end of the match, Henry Hore appeared to score a second goal for Brisbane Roar, but the goal was disallowed due to an offside call on Michael Ruhs earlier in the play.
- Brisbane captain Jay O’Shea secured the second official goal of the game with a penalty after Jets defender Aleksandar Susnjar fouled Hore inside the box.
"Jets defender Aleksandar Susnjar brought down Hore inside the box and O’Shea duly thumped home the spot-kick to make it 2-0."
The victory marks Brisbane Roar’s strong return to the winners circle in the Isuzu UTE A-League.
Author’s Summary
Brisbane Roar celebrated a commanding 3-0 win against Newcastle Jets, highlighted by a breakout performance from 17-year-old defender Lucas Herrington and clinical finishing from captain Jay O’Shea.