Roar Return to Winning Ways with 3-0 Victory Over Jets
Brisbane Roar enjoyed a successful Isuzu UTE A-League match on the Sunshine Coast, defeating Newcastle Jets 3-0 in front of a packed crowd at Sunshine Coast Stadium.
Key Moments of the Match
- Lucas Herrington, a young Roar defender, opened the scoring in the 31st minute by heading in Georgios Vrakas’ precise corner delivery.
- Early in the second half, Jets forward Will Dobson missed a chance to equalize with an inaccurate lob over Roar keeper Dean Bouzanis.
- Michael Valkanis’ Roar side had a second goal disallowed due to an offside call against Michael Ruhs before Henry Hore’s close-range strike.
- The captain Jay O’Shea converted a penalty after Jets defender Aleksandar Susnjar fouled substitute Henry Hore in the box, extending the lead to 2-0.
“Lucas Herrington opened the scoring as he escaped his marker at a corner before heading home Georgios Vrakas’ pinpoint delivery.”
Brisbane Roar firmly controlled the game and secured their return to winning form with a solid performance.
Author's Summary
The youthful Brisbane Roar dominated Newcastle Jets 3-0, highlighted by a crucial goal from 17-year-old defender Lucas Herrington and a confident penalty finish by captain Jay O’Shea.