Brisbane Roar have won just their third home game of the season on Saturday night defeating Adelaide United 1-0.
Both sides started slowly but chances were still aplenty in the early stages at Suncorp Stadium.
Brisbane’s Massimo Maccarone was on hand for three of those gilt-edged opportunities from close range but on every occasion was not able to capitalise for the Roar in a forgetful match for the Italian veteran.
Brisbane however did eventually take the lead late in the first half courtesy of a magnificent Eric Bautheac free-kick strike from just outside the box.
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Jamie Young once again came up big for Brisbane saving a one-on-one with Nikola Mileusnic who should’ve done better.
Both clubs tired in the Brisbane humidity resulting in plenty of space.
Another goal was however not to be despite a lot of chances falling in the dying moments to Corey Gameiro.
Brisbane enjoys a fortnight break until they travel to Sydney FC for their next A-League action.
Adelaide also get the chance to relish the fortnight break as they look to strengthen their finals spot at home against Melbourne City.
Brisbane Roar FC 1 (Bautheac 41′)
Adelaide United 0
Suncorp Stadium (8237)
Referee: Peter GREEN
Assistant Referee: Anton SHCHETININ and Andrew LINDSAY
Fourth Official: Lara LEE
Brisbane Roar FC: 21. YOUNG Jamie [GK], 6. PAPADOPOULOS Avraam, 7. KRISTENSEN Thomas, 9. MACCARONE Massimo (61′ GAMEIRO Corey), 10. HOLMAN Brett, 13. NORTH Jade (66′ BOWLES Daniel), 14. BEN KHALFALLAH Fahid 17. MCKAY Matthew, 19. HINGERT Jack, 22. BAUTHEAC Eric (77′ HENRIQUE), 77. FRANJIC Ivan
SUBSTITUTES: 31. WHITE Brendan [GK], 4. BOWLES Daniel, 11. GAMEIRO Corey, 20. BRADY Shannon, 33. HENRIQUE
Adelaide United: 20. IZZO Paul [GK], 7. KITTO Ryan, 8. ISAIAS, 14. BLACKWOOD George, 17. MILEUSNIC Nikola, 19. GARUCCIO Ben, 22. GULUM Ersan, 23. ELSEY Jordan, 24. O’DOHERTY Jordan (60′ ABSALONSEN Johan), 29. STRAIN Ryan (46′ MARRONE Michael), 37. ADLUNG Daniel (76′ KONSTANDOPOULOS Nathan)
SUBSTITUTES: 1. MARGUSH Daniel [GK], 2. MARRONE Michael, 11. ABSALONSEN Johan, 16. KONSTANDOPOULOS Nathan, 21. ELRICH Tarek
Feature photo: BRFC photographer Paul Smith
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