Brisbane Roar’s Unbeaten Run Ends After Dramatic Penalty Turnaround
Brisbane Roar’s impressive six-match unbeaten run has finally come to an end, and it happened in dramatic fashion on a wet and chaotic night in Campbelltown. What looked like another strong outing for Michael Valkanis’ side was ultimately turned on its head by two penalties in quick succession, as Macarthur Bulls snatched a 2–1 victory and walked away with all three points.
The night itself didn’t start smoothly. Kick-off was delayed by more than an hour due to lightning in the area, and once the match finally got underway, the rain made conditions tricky for both teams. Despite that, Brisbane Roar came out flying. Inside the opening five minutes, early chances were created for Chris Long and Jay O’Shea, and it felt like a goal was only a matter of time. However, neither effort found the back of the net, and Macarthur were given a chance to settle.
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As the first half went on, the Roar continued to press well and forced mistakes, with several promising moments created through high energy and quick movement. The Bulls did respond with a couple of half chances of their own, but Brisbane’s defence held firm, and both sides headed into the sheds locked at 0–0.
The second half followed a familiar pattern, with Brisbane once again starting brightly. Just three minutes after the restart, a beautifully worked passing move opened the scoring. Justin Vidic showed great awareness to slide a perfectly weighted pass into the path of Matthew Dench, who marked his club debut in style by calmly slotting the ball past Filip Kurto. It was a moment worth celebrating, and at that stage, Brisbane looked in control.
But football can turn quickly. Despite dominating possession and territory, Brisbane offered Macarthur a way back when a foul was committed in the penalty area. Harry Sawyer stepped up and made no mistake from the spot, levelling the score. Then, barely five minutes later, another penalty was awarded after a challenge inside the box, and once again Sawyer converted, completely flipping the momentum of the match.
From there, Brisbane Roar pushed hard for an equaliser. Chances were chased, pressure was applied, and belief never fully disappeared, but it just wasn’t to be. The Bulls held on, and the Roar were left to reflect on a night where control slipped away in a matter of moments.
Now, attention turns forward. With 11 days to regroup and reset, Brisbane Roar will prepare for their next challenge, an away trip to face Central Coast Mariners on New Year’s Eve, where the focus will be on starting another strong run.
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