Roar Return to Winning Ways as 17-Year-Old Shines
Brisbane Roar marked their first Isuzu UTE A-League game on the Sunshine Coast with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Newcastle Jets, delighting the crowd at Sunshine Coast Stadium.
Herrington Opens the Scoring
Seventeen-year-old defender Lucas Herrington gave the Roar the lead in the 31st minute. Escaping his marker at a corner, he met Georgios Vrakas’ precise cross with a confident header into the net.
Jets Miss Their Chance
Newcastle had a golden opportunity early in the second half when forward Will Dobson went one-on-one with goalkeeper Dean Bouzanis. His attempt to chip over the keeper, however, fell short of the mark.
O’Shea Seals the Victory
Brisbane appeared to double their advantage 20 minutes from time through substitute Henry Hore, but the goal was disallowed for offside on Michael Ruhs earlier in the play. The second goal eventually arrived when Jets defender Aleksandar Susnjar fouled Hore inside the penalty area, allowing captain Jay O’Shea to bury the penalty and extend the lead to 2-0.
Crowd Enjoys a Memorable Return
The dominant victory not only returned Brisbane Roar to winning form but also showcased the promise of young talents like Herrington. The match ended 3-0, solidifying their comeback in style.
“It was a match to remember for young Lucas Herrington, who scored his first goal and played beyond his years.”
Author's summary: Brisbane Roar triumphed 3-0 against Newcastle Jets on the Sunshine Coast, led by young Lucas Herrington’s debut goal and Jay O’Shea’s confident penalty finish.