Brisbane Roar delivered a commanding performance at Goodwin Park on Thursday evening, defeating Olympic FC in front of a near capacity home crowd at Goodwin Park.
Brisbane set the tone early with a high press and fluid ball movement, keeping Olympic pinned back and forcing turnovers. The aggressive approach paid off quickly, with Chris Long opening the scoring before the 20-minute mark – a crucial goal that boosted the Roar’s momentum.
The dominance continued as Antonee Burke–Gilroy’s technical buildup play launched a swift counterattack, ending with a composed finish from Ianni Valkanis. Burke-Gilroy was a standout throughout the half, showcasing his work ethic on both ends of the pitch.
Noah Maieroni added flair and creativity to the Roar’s midfield, playing a key role in the lead-up to Jacob Brazete’s goal – a curling effort from range that extended the advantage to 3-0. Before the half-time whistle, Long bagged his second, giving Brisbane a commanding 4-0 lead.
The Roar carried their momentum into the second half. Just minutes in, Quinn MacNicol added a fifth, before latching onto a pinpoint cross from James Durrington to make it 6-0 with his second of the night.
James Durrington got on the scoresheet with a stunning long-range strike to push the scoreline, before Ivan Ozzi capped off the night with a clever lob to seal the 8-0 victory.
The club would once again like to thank Olympic FC for their immense hospitality throughout the evening.
-Written by Henry Alt
