Roar return to winning ways as 17-year-old Aussie gun enjoys moment to remember

Roar Return to Winning Ways with a Strong 3-0 Victory

Brisbane Roar celebrated a commanding 3-0 win over Newcastle Jets in their first Isuzu UTE A-League match on the Sunshine Coast. The match took place at Sunshine Coast Stadium in front of a full crowd, marking a successful return to winning form for the Roar.

Young Defender Scores the Opener

Lucas Herrington, a promising 17-year-old defender for Brisbane Roar, scored the first goal in the 31st minute. He broke free from his marker during a corner and headed in a precise delivery from Georgios Vrakas.

Newcastle Jets Miss Key Chances

The Jets nearly equalized early in the second half when forward Will Dobson attempted a lob over Roar goalkeeper Dean Bouzanis. However, Dobson's effort lacked accuracy and power, allowing the Roar to maintain their lead.

Disallowed Goal Keeps Jets at Bay

Brisbane Roar appeared to extend their lead with 20 minutes remaining as substitute Henry Hore scored from close range. The goal was ruled out due to an offside call on Michael Ruhs earlier in the play, providing the Jets a reprieve.

Captain Seals the Victory from the Penalty Spot

Brisbane kept the pressure on and eventually doubled their lead when captain Jay O’Shea converted a penalty. The spot-kick was awarded after Jets defender Aleksandar Susnjar fouled Hore inside the box. O’Shea confidently scored to make it 2-0.

“Jay O’Shea duly thumped home the spot-kick to make it 2-0.”

Final Score and Impact

The solid performance confirmed Brisbane Roar’s return to form with a final 3-0 victory, reinforcing their status in the Isuzu UTE A-League.

Author’s summary: Brisbane Roar dominated Newcastle Jets 3-0 on the Sunshine Coast, highlighted by a 17-year-old defender’s opening goal and a decisive penalty from captain Jay O’Shea.

A-Leagues — 2025-11-09