The Roar will face Brisbane Premier League side Peninsula Power FC in their second pre-season game ahead of the blockbuster Westfield FFA Cup clash with Melbourne Victory.
Brisbane will take on the Redcliffe based opponent on Saturday, 5 August at AJ Kelly Park, the same ground in which Roar’s Westfield W-League, Foxtel National Youth League and PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues Queensland Senior Men’s sides play.
The pre-season fixture is scheduled to kick-off at 3:00pm and will be the Roar’s final official practice match before Brisbane face fierce rivals Melbourne Victory at Perry Park on 9 August.
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After a solid 2-0 victory against Lions FC on Tuesday night, Peninsula Power will provide another stern test for Head Coach John Aloisi’s men early in the 2017/18 campaign.
Brisbane Roar has developed a strong partnership with the highly successful Brisbane Premier League side, and Managing Director Mark Kingsman is pleased to see the two clubs come together for an exciting pre-season match.Â
“This is another fantastic opportunity for the Brisbane football community to come and see our Hyundai A-League side in action,” Kingsman said.
“We have an excellent relationship with Peninsula Power, and we want to make this match a celebration of football.
“The game will provide important match practice ahead of our Westfield FFA Cup Round of 32 clash which we are all looking forward to.” Â
Power will head into the game against the Roar in good form with the team currently second in the Brisbane Premier League standings.Â
Meanwhile, Brisbane’s preparations for the upcoming Hyundai A-League 2017/18 season are in full-swing with the squad about to complete the first month of pre-season training.Â
Marquee striker Massimo Maccarone (above)Â and new recruit Fahid Ben Khalfallah are in line to make their Brisbane Roar debuts at AJ Kelly Park on August 5. Â Â
Entry to the game against Peninsula Power will be via gold coin donation.Â
On the day, Brisbane Roar squad members will be available to sign autographs and meet fans from 1:40pm approximately.
Match Details
Peninsula Power FC v Brisbane Roar FC. Saturday, 5 August 2017.
Venue: AJ Kelly Park, Kippa Ring
Kick-off: 3:00pm
Entry via gold coin donation
