Roar Return to Winning Ways as 17-Year-Old Star Shines
Brisbane Roar marked their first Isuzu UTE A-League appearance on the Sunshine Coast with an impressive 3-0 victory over Newcastle Jets, delighting a full house at Sunshine Coast Stadium.
Herrington Opens the Scoring
Young defender Lucas Herrington, just 17 years old, gave Brisbane the lead in the 31st minute. Escaping his marker during a corner kick, he met Georgios Vrakas’ accurate cross and headed the ball past the keeper to put his side ahead.
Jets Miss Their Chance
Early in the second half, the Jets squandered a golden opportunity to equalize. Forward Will Dobson broke through on goal and attempted a lob over goalkeeper Dean Bouzanis, but the 18-year-old’s attempt fell short, missing both power and precision.
VAR Denial and Late Assurance
Michael Valkanis’ team appeared to double their lead 20 minutes from time when Henry Hore converted from close range, yet the effort was disallowed due to an earlier offside involving Michael Ruhs. Brisbane continued their pressure, eventually earning a penalty when Aleksandar Susnjar fouled Hore in the box. Captain Jay O’Shea stepped up and confidently converted to make it 2-0.
Final Flourish
The Roar maintained their dominance and sealed a memorable 3-0 win, marking a strong return to form in the A-League and celebrating their Sunshine Coast debut in style.
"Brisbane Roar are back in the Isuzu UTE A-League winners circle after thrashing Newcastle Jets 3-0 on the Sunshine Coast."
Author’s Summary: Brisbane Roar celebrated a flawless 3-0 win over Newcastle Jets on the Sunshine Coast, highlighted by teenager Lucas Herrington’s first goal and captain Jay O’Shea’s decisive penalty.