Brisbane Roar return to Perry Park this Wednesday night for a clash against league leaders Melbourne City as they look to cement themselves in the top six on home soil.
Roar currently sit on 25 points and nearing them are Canberra United, Wellington Phoenix and Perth Glory, therefore they will look for a crucial three points on Wednesday.
WHAT WAS SAID
After signing a three-year scholarship extension with the club, Isabela Hoyos is determined to defeat league leaders this Wednesday and contribute to a push for finals.
“It’s been tough for us, we’ve been in a rough patch but all the girls are together and we’re still pushing for finals,” Hoyos said.
“Melbourne City is a tough opponent but I think we can match against them, we’ve been training well and I think that we can do well and get the three points.”
LAST TIME WE MET
Brisbane Roar suffered a 2-0 loss last time they played Melbourne City at AAMI Park in Round 11 of the Ninja A-League.
Melbourne City were on the front foot from the start, after City’s Leticia McKenna opened the scoring in just the fifth minute capitalising on a defensive error from Brisbane.
McKenna quickly followed with her second of the night in the ninth minute to secure a brace at AAMI Park.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Games: 19
Brisbane wins: 5
City wins: 11
Draws: 3
TEAM NEWS
Tameka Yallop and Grace Kuilamu are in contention to return on Wednesday night after being sidelined for Sunday’s match with calf tightness and a shoulder concern respectively.
17-year-old Young Matildas defender, Ruby Cuthbert will look for more match minutes after being named in the extended squad after making her first appearance this season in Round 19 against Newcastle Jets at home.
QAS product, Amali Kinsella has now concluded her injury replacement period after starring for Roar in Round 17 against Sydney FC.
Brisbane Roar Ninja A-League Squad: 1. Keeley RICHARDS, 2. Leia VARLEY, 3. Deborah-Anne DE LA HARPE, 6. Holly MCQUEEN, 7. Momo HAYASHI, 8. Mariel HECHER, 10. Grace KUILAMU, 13. Tameka YALLOP, 14. Zara KRUGER, 16. Chelsea BLISSETT, 17. Evdokia POPADINOVA, 18. Emily PRINGLE, 19. Laini FREIER, 20. Tanaye MORRIS, 22. Ruby CUTHBERT, 23. Isabela Hoyos 32. Alicia WOODS, 99. Emma GIBBON
Ins: 10. Grace KUILAMU, 13. Tameka YALLOP, 22. Ruby CUTHBERT
Outs: 5. Amali KINSELLA
Unavailable: 4. Kijah STEPHENSON (ACL), 11. Sharn FREIER (ankle)
MATCH DETAILS
Ninja A-League 2024/25 – Round 18: Brisbane Roar v Melbourne City
Perry Park, Bowen Hills
Wednesday, 26 March (6:00pm AEST KO)
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