Football returns to Suncorp Stadium this Friday night with Brisbane Roar returning to the big house to face Sydney FC in a repeat of the Australia Cup Final from earlier this month.
That was a superb game, and we’re expecting much the same tonight, with new coach Ross Aloisi looking to impose his style on the side at the ground where Ange Postecoglou made his managerial name.
The Roar managed a creditable draw last weekend at Macarthur FC, while Sydney were humbled at home by Melbourne Victory.
Kick off is at 7.45, so join us in the comments section for the whole thing.
NoMates
Roar Rookie
The 20k members of SFC will prob travel with you, as they cant be found anywhere else.
Grem
Roar Rookie
Packed the imodium!
coolncold
Roar Rookie
Sydney was just lucky to win the Australia Cup. Firstly, there was no good venue available in Brisbane or Gold Coast at that time. Secondly, Hore lost hand ball penalty accidently in the second half in that finale.
Redcap
Roar Guru
Safe travels.
Grem
Roar Rookie
As a Sydney supporter - it may be a long season! I’m off to India for three weeks as of Thursday. When I get back - will Sydney have scored a point or a goal?
Mike Meehall Wood
Editor
That's me for the night, keep an eye on the site for an incoming match report. We'll be back next week - Friday night, I reckon - and you can get all the best A-League content in the week from Mike Tuckerman, Stuart Thomas and myself. Thanks for reading along, congrat Brisbane, goodnight Suncorp!
Brendan
Roar Pro
Cheers, Mike. Goodnight Australia!
Grem
Roar Rookie
And a 14 year old in the A Leagues W.
Mike Meehall Wood
Editor
FT That's it! Embarassing stuff for Sydney FC, who remain pointless and goalless, but let's not talk about them: the Roar were exceptional and deserved every inch of their win. Hore started it early, Redmayne gifted them a second and then denied many more before Hore made it three. 3-0 it finishes at Suncorp.
Redcap
Roar Guru
Thanks Mike. Very interesting game - so encouraging for Brisbane and, well, Sydney go to Adelaide next. That could get ugly. :shocked:
Grem
Roar Rookie
Looking forward to Corica’s match summary.
Mike Meehall Wood
Editor
90+3' Nope. 3-0
Mike Meehall Wood
Editor
92+2' Kucharski shows good enthusiasm to win a late corner... 3-0
Mike Meehall Wood
Editor
90+1' Freke saves again, this time from Fabio...who I had forgot was on the field. 3-0
Brendan
Roar Pro
The win is what the city of Brisbane needs. Hopefully memorable for the returning fans. As for Sydney… Rest, recover & keep on rocking.
Mike Meehall Wood
Editor
89' Sydney look so beat now. 180 minutes plus in the books and yet to score, too. 3-0
Mike Meehall Wood
Editor
87' Locerda smashes MacNicol. Boo! 3-0
Mike Meehall Wood
Editor
83' Berenguer off, Quinn MacNicol on - he's 15! That's the third youngest player ever, he was born the week Low by Flo-Rida was number one and Juno was in cinemas. Feel old? 3-0
Mike Meehall Wood
Editor
81' So close for Markovski! His first touch is a shot that ripples the sidenetting. 3-0
Mike Meehall Wood
Editor
80' Mak, SFC's best I'd say, gets a shot away but Freke is confident it's going wide and the dive is strictly for the cameras. Mileusnic is departing, Markovski on. 3-0