Borrello brace sees Roar past Mariners
Brisbane Roar turned on the style to make it two straight wins in overpowering Central Coast Mariners 2-1 at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday.
Brandon Borrello netted either side of half time to cap a comfortable Roar victory and keep alive the hosts’ perfect start to the season.
Mariners cut the deficit at the death through Josh Bingham but rarely kept pace with John Aloisi’s side.
WHAT THEY SAID
"I’m no hero. It’s great for the fans, they get to come onto the pitch tonight and get a photo with us. It’s great that we got the win and they can celebrate with us tonight.
The boss has kept the off-field drama away from the playing group. We’ve worked so hard in the pre-season and it’s great that we can finally show the A-League." - Roar goalscorer Brandon Borrello told Fox Sports
GOALS
1-0 Brandon Borrello (14’) – Roar needed to make the most of their energetic opening and Brandon Borrello emphatically delivered. Smartly found by Jamie Maclaren, the winger steadied and lashed a shot across Liam Reddy which the ‘keeper could only help into the top corner.
2-0 Brandon Borrello (60’) – If Borrello’s first was all about the finish, his second owed entirely to a delightful team move. Corona, Jack Hingert and Maclaren all played neat parts in teeing up Borrello to fire into the roof of the net from the six yard box.
2-1 Josh Bingham (88’) – Jake McGing perfectly picked the run of Fabio Ferreira into the penalty area and the attacker did exactly what was required, pulling a cutback from the byline for Josh Bingham to touch home.
KEY MOMENT
Jamie Maclaren announced himself as a Golden Boot contender in the opening round with a well-taken brace away to Western Sydney Wanderers.
His finishing was less assured on his first start at Suncorp Stadium, but the striker’s persistent harrying of Central Coast’s young defence remained as usual.
The 22-year-old’s buzzing nature made the difference for the opener as he first rode an earlier challenge, before bouncing to his feet to win the second ball and intelligently find the run of Borrello.
HIGHLIGHTS REEL
Brandon Borrello’s match-winning second staked Brisbane Roar’s early claim for goal of the season.
Corona’s deft touch to release Jack Hingert in defence was the major highlight in a glorious four-player combination, narrowly shading Hingert’s own searching pass into the path of Jamie Maclaren.
BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD
If Tony Walmsley is to persist with his inexperienced back four, the Mariners boss will expect better protection from a mobile midfield.
Now without John Hutchinson – and having withdrawn Nick Montgomery shortly after the hour – Central Coast quickly need to find a glue to plug the holes which appeared with alarming regularity in the first half.
THE FINAL WORD
Are Brisbane back already? The three-time champions swarmed forward in full flow for the entire first 45 minutes, reminiscent of their vintage best.
Roar should have found more reward for their regular early openings but ultimately did enough to make it two straight wins to commence the Aloisi era.
Mariners boss Tony Walmsley will know he has problems to solve ahead of next Sunday’s trip to Melbourne City, despite salvaging a late positive through Josh Bingham.
TEAMS
Brisbane Roar: Theo (gk), Hingert, Bowles, North, Brown, Corona, Lustica (Petratos 76’), McKay (c), Borrello, Maclaren (Clut 90’+1), Broich
Central Coast Mariners: Reddy (gk), Roux, Ascroft, McGing, Neill, Montgomery (Rose 67’), Fitzgerald, Ferreira, Caceres (Heffernan 65’), Austin (Bingham 78’), O’Donovan
Scorers: Borrello 14’, 60’ Josh Bingham 88’
Red Cards: Nil
Yellow Cards: McGing 24’, Ascroft 36’, Montgomery 54’, Fitzgerald 90’+2
Conditions: 25°C, sunny
Attendance: 14,471 @ Suncorp Stadium
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Phoenix strike late to stun 10-man Glory
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Phoenix strike late to stun 10-man Glory
Vince Lia snatched a late winner as Wellington Phoenix edged out a 10-man Perth Glory 2-1 at nib Stadium on Sunday night.
Lia proved to be in the right place at the right time as he volleyed the ball into the top left corner from a corner kick in the 89th minute.
The Phoenix were the dominant side despite falling behind after just seven minutes, but bounced back quickly and were almost left to rue a number of missed chances either side of the break.
Glory had been forced to play out the final six minutes of regular time with just 10 men after captain Richard Garcia was sent off for picking up his second yellow card of the match.
Perth remains the only team without a point to its credit after the opening two rounds of the Hyundai A-League season.
WHAT THEY SAID
"We’ve got to concentrate better on set pieces, especially corners. Wellington play a tough game similar to us, I think in the end it could have been an even result but they got the win at the end.
"I don’t think there’s any excuse. We’ve got 5 months (off-season) in the A-League, I don’t think anyone in the World gets that amount of time.
"We’ve got some new players but that’s no excuse, so does every other team." - Glory defender Michael Thwaite told Fox Sports.
"It was a tough game, we scored right at the end of the game which was a relief for the whole team I think." - Phoenix midfielder Roly Bonevacia told Fox Sports.
GOALS
1-0 Gyorgy Sandor (7’) – The Hungarian international scored his second goal in as many games after pouncing on the scraps from Glory teammate Mitch Oxborrow’s corner kick.
1-1 Roy Krishna (9’) – The fast-moving Fijian found himself on the end of a brilliant pass from Phoenix teammate Michael McGlinchey and rifled the ball into the far corner of the net.
1-2 Vince Lia (89’) The maligned midfielder was in the right place at the right time, volleying a corner kick into the top left corner from 10m out to seal the three points for Wellington.
KEY MOMENT
Glory captain Richard Garcia picked up his second yellow card of the match and was given his marching orders with six minutes left to play. The home side had been struggling to keep out Wellington’s with 11 players on the pitch and losing their main leader at a crucial stage of the match ultimately cost them a point.
HIGHLIGHTS REEL
The highlights were few and far between, particularly for Perth, but any time Glory speedster Chris Harold made a dash down the right wing, the home crowd was on its feet in anticipation. Opposing goalkeepers Ante Covic and Glen Moss both pulled off spectacular and crucial saves either side of half-time.
BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD
Glory’s star international recruits, Guyon Fernandez and Deigo Castro, are not gelling as an attacking pair. Dutchman Fernandez looked lethargic during his 66 minutes on the pitch while experienced Spanish campaigner Castro appears to be struggling to adapt to Australian conditions. Perth coach Kenny Lowe will be quietly hoping rumours of a possible mid-season return by Irish striker Andy Keogh prove to be true.
THE FINAL WORD
Perth Glory remains the only team without a point after two rounds, but the consolation will be a home Westfield FFA Cup semi-final clash against Melbourne City on Wednesday night. Serbian midfielder Nebojsa Marinkovic (hip) is a chance to return.
Vince Lia’s late winner was just reward for Wellington, who were the better side but almost rued too many missed opportunities. There is no questioning the Phoenix’s fight, however, and coach Ernie Merrick will be pleased to have claimed the first leg of the Long Distance Derby Cup.
TEAMS
Perth Glory: 1.Ante COVIC (GK), 5.Antony GOLEC, 6.Dino DJULBIC, 7.Gyorgy SANDOR, 11.Richard GARCIA (c), 14.Chris HAROLD (15.Hagi GLIGOR 83’), 17.Diego CASTRO, 18.Mitch OXBORROW, 19.Josh RISDON, 20.Guyon FERNANDEZ (16.Sidnei SCIOLA 66’), 23.Michael THWAITE
Wellington Phoenix: 1.Glen MOSS (GK), 2.Manny MUSCAT, 4.Roly BONEVACIA, 7.Jeffrey SARPONG (12.Blake Powell 60’), 10.Michael MCGLINCHEY, 13.Albert RIERA, 16.Louis FENTON, 17.Vince LIA, 18.Ben SIGMUND, 19.Tom DOYLE 11.Kwabena APPIAH 86’), 21.Roy KRISHNA (8.Alex RODRIGUEZ 77’)
Scorers: Gyorgy Sandor (7’), Roy Krishna (9’), Vince Lia (89’)
Yellow cards: Guyon Fernandez (27’), Josh Risdon (31’), Vince Lia (51’), Tom Doyle (69’), Richard Garcia (71’), Blake Powell (89’), Diego Castro (90’+1)
Red cards: Richard Garcia (84’)
Conditions: 17C, showers
Attendance: 8145 at nib Stadium
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A-League
| StandingsAUSTRALIA: A-League | |||||
| Round 2 | |||||
| 18.10. 05:00 | Perth Glory | Wellington Phoenix | 1 : 2 | ||
| 18.10. 03:00 | Brisbane Roar | Central Coast Mariners | 2 : 1 | ||
| 17.10. 05:30 | Melbourne Victory | Melbourne City | 3 : 2 | ||
| 17.10. 03:15 | Newcastle Jets | Sydney FC | 0 : 1 | ||
| 16.10. 05:40 | Adelaide United | WS Wanderers | 1 : 1 | ||
| Round 1 | |||||
| 11.10. 03:00 | Wellington Phoenix | Newcastle Jets | 1 : 2 | ||
| 10.10. 05:30 | Sydney FC | Melbourne City | 1 : 1 | ||
| 10.10. 03:15 | Central Coast Mariners | Perth Glory | 3 : 2 | ||
| 09.10. 05:40 | Adelaide United | Melbourne Victory | 0 : 0 | ||
| 08.10. 06:00 | WS Wanderers | Brisbane Roar | 1 : 3 | ||
| StandingsAUSTRALIA: A-League | |||||
| Round 3 | |||||
| 23.10. 05:40 | Newcastle Jets | Melbourne Victory | |||
| 24.10. 03:15 | Wellington Phoenix | Brisbane Roar | |||
| 24.10. 05:30 | Sydney FC | WS Wanderers | |||
| 25.10. 03:00 | Melbourne City | Central Coast Mariners | |||
| 25.10. 05:00 | Perth Glory | Adelaide United | |||
| Round 4 | |||||
| 30.10. 05:40 | Melbourne City | Newcastle Jets | |||
| 31.10. 03:15 | Central Coast Mariners | Sydney FC | |||
| 31.10. 05:30 | Brisbane Roar | Adelaide United | |||
| 01.11. 03:00 | WS Wanderers | Perth Glory | |||
| 02.11. 05:30 | Melbourne Victory | Wellington Phoenix | |||
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