Brisbane Roar suffered a defeat on the road going down 4-0 to Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
The Sky Blues peppered the Roar defence from earlier on but were unable to capitalise on their chances.
However, just after the half an hour mark U.S. recruit Madison Haley opened the scoring with a powerful shot before adding a second 10 minutes later.
The second half saw the Roar have a second lease on life, trying to work their way into the box on a number of occasions with nothing falling their way.
Roar goalkeeper Hensley Hancuff made a number of late saves to keep Sydney out but as the game drew to an end, the hosts pounced, adding two more goals to the scoreboard.
The Roar will be back at home on Saturday 17 December when they face Western Sydney Wanderers at AJ Kelly Park.
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
33′ | Goal. Madison Haley opens the scoring for Sydney FC with a low shot at the near post beating Hensley Hancuff. 1-0
43′ | Goal. Madison Haley doubles her sides lead with a chip over Hensley Hancuff. 1-0
49′ | Chance for Roar. A long range strike from Tamar Levin is straight at Jada Whyman.
67′ | Save. Hensley Hancuff denies Mackenzie Hawkesby’s effort at the near corner with the follow-up cleared off the line by Tamar Levin.
87′ | Chance for Roar. Crummer and Robinne combine with Palmer’s effort hitting the woodwork.
90+1′ | Goal. Remy Siemsen picks out Sarah Hunter at the back post. 3-0
90+3′ | Goal. Cortnee Vine and Charlize Rule combine to bring the ball down the field before laying it off to Remy Siemsen. 4-0
90+4′ | Save. Cortnee Vine shot is parried out for a corner by Hensley Hancuff.
