2 – 3
“Justin Vidic gives Brisbane Roar the lead with a well-taken finish to cap off first-half dominance”
“Marcus Younis converts from the penalty spot to level the score and shift momentum to Melbourne City”
Pivotal“Marcus Younis strikes again just five minutes later to complete the turnaround and put City ahead”
Pivotal“Substitute Medin Memeti extends City's lead with a crucial third goal to seemingly put the match beyond doubt”
Pivotal“Youstin Salas pulls one back for Brisbane in the dying moments but it's too little too late”
Brisbane Roar
Melbourne City
Outstanding performance
Melbourne City•AttackerMelbourne City completed a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory against Brisbane Roar in a second-half spectacular that showcased both clinical finishing and tactical nous. After falling behind to Justin Vidic's 44th-minute opener, City transformed the match through Marcus Younis' penalty conversion and quick-fire double, before substitute Medin Memeti sealed the points with an 80th-minute strike. Despite dominating possession (55%) and creating more dangerous attacks (40 vs 30), Brisbane's profligacy in front of goal proved costly as City converted four of their six shots on target. The result sees City climb the table with momentum, while Brisbane's late consolation through Youstin Salas couldn't mask another missed opportunity at home.
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Medin MemetiYellow CardMedin Memeti of Melbourne City FC receives a yellow card in the 89th minute.
Andreas KuenYellow CardAndreas Kuen of Melbourne City FC receives a yellow card in the 84th minute.
Niall Thom is substituted for Brisbane Roar in the 82nd minute.
Max Caputo is substituted for Melbourne City FC in the 81st minute.
assist: Elbasan Rashani
Medin Memeti scores for Melbourne City FC in the 80th minute.
Emin Durakovic is substituted for Melbourne City FC in the 75th minute.
Mathew Leckie is substituted for Melbourne City FC in the 75th minute.
Jay O'Shea is substituted for Brisbane Roar in the 74th minute.
Matt Dench is substituted for Brisbane Roar in the 70th minute.
Quinn Macnicol is substituted for Brisbane Roar in the 70th minute.
Marcus Younis scores for Melbourne City FC in the 66th minute.
Medin Memeti is substituted for Melbourne City FC in the 61st minute.
Peter Antoniou substituted for Melbourne City FC in the 62nd minute.
Marcus Younis scores a penalty for Melbourne City FC in the 61st minute.
Melbourne City travel to Suncorp Stadium with superior form and a strong head-to-head record against injury-hit Brisbane Roar. With both teams separated by just nine points in the standings, City will look to exploit Brisbane's mounting injury crisis to extend their recent winning streak.
