Lightning Delays and Dramatic Win for Brisbane Roar
Brisbane Roar secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Melbourne Victory on a wet and chaotic night at Spencer Park, marked by two lightning delays that disrupted the game.
Key Moments and Goals
The match saw Brisbane legend and CommBank Matildas star Tameka Yallop come off the bench to score a last-minute winner, clinching the win in an intense five-goal encounter.
Lightning near the stadium initially postponed the kick-off by 20 minutes. Then, with just one minute remaining in regular time, lightning strikes as close as one kilometre away caused a suspension of play for over an hour.
Match Progression
- Brisbane opened the scoring through Dutch recruit Bente Jansen.
- Melbourne Victory responded with goals from debutants Rhianna Pollicina and Kennedy White, turning the scoreline to 2-1 at halftime.
- Returning on loan from German club VfL Wolfsburg, Matildas winger Sharn Freier scored a vital equaliser for Brisbane.
- After the long lightning delay, Brisbane managed to survive six minutes of added time and sealed the victory.
Tameka Yallop, coming off the bench, scored the last-gasp winner in Brisbane Roar’s 3-2 triumph over Melbourne Victory.
The Roar's resilience and late goals ensured they collected three points in the season opener despite the challenging conditions.
Summary
This match combined thrilling goals, severe weather interruptions, and dramatic comebacks, showcasing Brisbane Roar's determination and skill on a memorable night.
Author’s summary: Brisbane Roar overcame lightning delays and a strong Melbourne Victory challenge to clinch a dramatic 3-2 win, highlighted by crucial goals from Matildas stars Yallop and Freier.
More News
- Where the Chefs Eat: Skye McAlpine’s Venice
- Warriors 99-94 Cavaliers (Dec 6, 2025) Game Recap
- CHEFS (@chefs_podcast) - Instagram photos and videos
- Spill and pollution response
- Restaurants, hôtels, bars, caves et commerces de … - Paris
- Is London The Top City In The World For This Cuisine? These Chefs Say Yes
- Netanyahu: Won’t quit politics for pardon in corruption trial
- Over 4,000 gallons of oil and toxic wastewater spill in San Ardo
- Nobel Prize banquet chefs and pastry chef 2025
- Solidarity on Trial in Greece