Brisbane Roar FC
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Match Complete
Wellington Phoenix
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| J. Pepper |  | 78' | ||
| 75' | | L. Fenton | ||
| A. Bautheac | | 74' | ||
| 72' | | A. S. PeA+-a | ||
| J. Hingert | | 71' | ||
| A. Papadopoulos | | 11' |
| 11 | Shots | 12 | ||
| 2 | On Target | 2 | ||
| 15 | Fouls | 16 | ||
| 1 | Corners | 7 | ||
| 0 | Offsides | 3 | ||
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 | ||
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
The Brisbane Roar and Wellington Phoenix do battle at Suncorp Stadium in Round 2 A-League action. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 5pm (AEDT).
After two of the more impressive displays of the first week, both Brisbane and Wellington will be seeking a continuation of their positive starts to the season.
With plenty of chances and some unlucky VAR intervention, the Roar could only manage a point against the Mariners when they really should have locked up all three quite comfortably.
The Phoenix also had a little luck in its win over Newcastle in Round 1 yet did defend gallantly for much of the contest and managed to find the net on two occasions.
Brisbane look to have a dangerous and multi-pronged attacking force with Adam Taggart appearing lethal on the end of quality balls from Eric Bautheac and Tobias Mikkelsen. Defensively they also looked solid and John Aloisi might finally have the balanced squad for which he has sought and one that could make a serious run at the title.
Wellington needed immediate improvement under Mark Rudan and it looks as thought they have already taken a few steps forward. Steven Taylor looks a fantastic acquisition to sturdy up what was a leaky defence last season and with Roy Krishna combining well with David Williams and Mandi and Sarpreet Singh providing the service, their attack looks as potent as it has for some time.
With Melbourne City picking up just the one point this weekend, Wellington have the chance to take the outright ladder lead after two weeks, in what would be a great early season boost for the club. Brisbane can also move equal top with a win of their own and create what would be a logjam at the head of the ladder.
Prediction
It’s hard to go past Brisbane after their excellent attacking display last week. The Phoenix were solid in defence yet the Roar should be able to break them down. Brisbane in a tight one with a few goals.
Brisbane Roar 3 – Wellington Phoenix 2.
Game information
Where: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
When: Sunday 28th October 2018, 5pm (AEDT)
TV: Fox Sports
Betting: Brisbane Roar $1.80, Draw $4.00, Wellington Phoenix $4.50
Brisbane Roar
1.Brendan White (Gk), 4.Daniel Bowles, 6.Avram Papadopoulos, 7.Thomas Kristensen, 8.Jacob Pepper, 9.Adam Taggart, 11.Eric Bautheac, 13.Stefan Mauk, 14.Alex Lopez, 15.Stefan Nigro, 17.Matt Mckay (C), 19.Jack Hingert, 21.Jamie Young (Gk), 22.Tobias Mikkelsen, 23.Dylan Wenzel-Halls, 24.Connor O’Toole, 26.Nicholas D’agostino, 33.Henrique
Wellington Phoenix
1.Filip Kurto (Gk), 4.Mandi, 5.Ryan Lowry, 6.Dylan Fox, 8.Mitch Nichols, 9.Nathan Burns, 11.David Williams, 13.Liberato Cacace, 14.Alex Rufer, 15.Michal Kopczynski, 16.Louis Fenton, 18.Sarpreet Singh, 19.Tom Doyle, 20.Oliver Sail (Gk), 21.Roy Krishna, 22.Andrew Durante (C), 23.Max Burgess, 27.Steven Taylor
Lionheart
Roar Rookie
Watched the match on BT Sports in the UK. I thought the 'Nix defending was the difference in the sides. They kept Roar honest. Roar was a little disappointing around goal and their defenders a bit in under done I think. Mauk post match said it was difficult playing against a team set up to defend, with five across the back, but that's no excuse. Rudan looks like a decent coach.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
The Wellington Phoenix have travelled to the warmth of Queensland to take on the Brisbane Roar and shot out of town with a point. There were no goals in the match yet there should have been at least one after Steven Taylor missed the easiest of chances early in the game to put the visitors in the lead. The Phoenix started like the proverbial house on fire and looked brilliant early before the Roar swung the possession stats and began to dominate with completed passes and time on the ball. It led to numerous half chances for the Roar, yet none that they were able to take. In fact Wellington probably had the better chances over the entire match and competed well in the second half; creating a number of clear opportunities of their own. It was a frantic finish with end to end play, where both sides did enough to pinch all three points. Avram Papadopoulos, Steven Taylor and Tom Doyle were outstanding in defence for their teams and potentially made the difference. Whilst a point is valuable at this stage of the season and the managers will have many positives to take from the game, both will be a little disappointed that the result didn't go their way. They will head to the drawing board and hope for something even better in Round 3 next week. Final Score Brisbane Roar 0 Wellington Phoenix 0
hog
Roar Rookie
Yep, will take an away point for the Pheonix, will build there confidence
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Match report to follow in five minutes.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Thanks for being on board for the game and be sure to jump over for the Victory vs Glory coverage as Round 2 of the A-League comes to a conclusion.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
It remains scoreless at Suncorp and both sides will be somewhat pleased yet also disappointed with the point.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
FULL-TIME Brisbane Roar 0 Wellington Phoenix 0
Stuart Thomas
Expert
94' Kurto takes the final attack from the Roar safely and the whistle sounds.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
94' Fenton cleans up well at the back and that might decide the result. Little time left.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
93' End to end stuff. First Wellington and now Brisbane with a minute remaining of the four added.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
92' Wellington with a chance on the edge of the box before Brisbane win it back and try to break. Doyle clears again.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
92' Wellington earn a free at the back and will escape danger for now.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
91' Lopez takes a shot from distance and Kurto saves well. That was a real chance.
Stevo
Roar Rookie
Phew!
Stuart Thomas
Expert
90' Another chance for Hingert yet his cross is poor. Wellington rebound. Singh's ball is poor. Brisbane clear.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
89' D'Agostino on and Bautheac off for Brisbane. One last throw of the dice for Aloisi.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
88' Papadopoulos defends well again as Burns looked to enter the box.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
87' Lopez in midfield finds Hingert and Doyle clears again as his ball enters the box.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
86' Roar throw deep in attack.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
86' Krishna off and Burns on for Wellington.