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, marked by two lightning delays and standout performances from Matildas stars. The match took place on a wet and wild evening at Spencer Park.
Key Moments of the Match
- Legendary CommBank Matildas player Tameka Yallop came off the bench to score a last-minute winning goal.
- Lightning near the stadium caused the kick-off to be postponed by 20 minutes.
- In the final minute of regular time, lightning strikes within one kilometre triggered a delay of over an hour.
- Players returned after the delay, and Brisbane held on through six minutes of added time to claim victory.
Match Highlights and Player Contributions
The Roar took the lead first through Dutch signing Bente Jansen. However, Melbourne Victory responded with goals from debutants Rhianna Pollicina and Kennedy White, overturning the score to 2-1 by halftime.
Returning on loan from VfL Wolfsburg, Matildas winger Sharn Freier started the match and scored a vital equalizer, setting the stage for an intense finish.
"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."
"Lightning in the vicinity of the stadium shifted kick-off back by 20 minutes and, with one minute left of regular time to play in the second half, more lightning strikes – some as close as one kilometre from the venue – led to a delay in play of more than an hour."
Final Outcome
After the prolonged break, the two teams returned to finish the game, with Brisbane holding off Victory to claim three points in the season's opening round.
Author's Summary: Brisbane Roar's dramatic 3-2 win over Melbourne Victory featured five goals, two lightning delays including a 60-minute pause, and a thrilling comeback sealed by Matildas star Tameka Yallop’s late winner.