Victory Falls Short in Brisbane
Melbourne Victory suffered a close 1–0 loss to Brisbane Roar in Round 6 of the Isuzu UTE A-League on Friday night.
Sam Silvera scored the decisive goal early in the second half, sealing the win for Brisbane. Victory created several opportunities but were unable to find the back of the net, despite strong performances from Bruno Fornaroli and Zinedine Machach.
Key Match Moments
- The first half remained goalless, with both sides pressing high and testing each other’s defense.
- Brisbane broke the deadlock right after the break when Silvera slotted home following a quick counter-attack.
- Victory attempted to rally late, with substitutes injecting pace and creativity, but Roar’s defense held firm.
Team Reactions
Head coach Tony Popovic praised his players’ intensity but noted that missed chances were costly:
"We had enough opportunities to get something from the match, but we lacked that final touch in front of goal."
Brisbane’s resilience proved crucial, as they extended their unbeaten run at home.
Next Steps
Melbourne Victory will look to bounce back when they return home next week for their Round 7 fixture.
Author’s summary: Melbourne Victory delivered a spirited performance but fell short 1–0 to Brisbane Roar, undone by a single second-half goal.
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