Melbourne City FC produced a clinical second-half turnaround to defeat Brisbane Roar FC 3–2 in a five-goal A-League clash on Matchday 25, overturning a one-goal deficit in Brisbane.
The hosts went ahead just before the interval when Justin Vidić struck in the 44th minute to give Brisbane Roar a 1–0 lead at half-time. City had created enough pressure to stay in the contest, but it was Roar who capitalised first, setting up what looked like a promising afternoon for the home side.
Melbourne City’s response after the break was decisive and driven by Marcus Younis. The forward levelled the match from the penalty spot in the 61st minute, making it 1–1 and swinging momentum firmly towards the visitors. Just five minutes later, Younis completed the turnaround with a second goal from open play, pushing City into a 2–1 lead.
As Brisbane chased a way back, City tightened their grip on the game. In the 80th minute, Medin Memeti added a third, finishing a move created by Elbasan Rashani’s assist to extend the advantage to 3–1. Memeti later received a yellow card in the 89th minute as City dug in to protect their lead.
Brisbane Roar refused to fold and pulled one back in stoppage time when Youstin Salas scored in the 90+2nd minute, setting up a nervy finish. However, Melbourne City held on to secure all three points.
The match also featured yellow cards for Brisbane’s Michael Valkanis and Melbourne City’s Andreas Kuen and Aurelio Vidmar. Beyond the goals, bookings and substitutions, detailed statistical data such as possession figures, shot counts and full line-ups were not available in the provided match feed.
The result is an important boost for Melbourne City in the A-League standings, while Brisbane Roar will be left to rue letting a half-time lead slip on home turf.
Full match details: Brisbane Roar vs Melbourne City.
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