Lightning, 5 goals, a dramatic comeback and a 1-hour delay: Roar win on a wild night in Brisbane

Lightning, 5 Goals, and a Dramatic Comeback: Roar Triumph in Brisbane

Brisbane Roar secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Melbourne Victory in a match marked by lightning delays and intense action at Spencer Park.

Match Delay and Atmosphere

Lightning near the stadium caused the kickoff to be postponed by 20 minutes. With just one minute remaining in regular time, further lightning strikes—some only a kilometre away—forced play to be paused for over an hour. Fans and players had to wait before the game resumed to determine the outcome of the exciting contest.

Goals and Key Moments

Brisbane Roar's Dutch star Bente Jansen opened the scoring.
Victory debutants Rhianna Pollicina and Kennedy White responded with two goals, turning a 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 lead by halftime.
On loan from VfL Wolfsburg, Brisbane's hometown player and Matildas winger Sharn Freier started the match and scored a vital equaliser.
Matildas legend Tameka Yallop came off the bench to net the last-minute winner, completing Brisbane's comeback.

Final Outcome

Brisbane managed to hold on through six minutes of added time after the delay, ensuring their 3-2 win and earning three valuable points in the opening round.

For full highlights and detailed statistics, fans are directed to the match centre.

Author’s summary: Brisbane Roar’s wild 3-2 victory over Melbourne Victory featured lightning delays, a five-goal thriller, and a last-minute winner by Tameka Yallop that sealed an unforgettable night.

A-Leagues — 2025-11-02

Lightning, 5 Goals, and a Dramatic Comeback: Roar Triumph in Brisbane

Match Delay and Atmosphere

Goals and Key Moments

Final Outcome

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