In a closely contested match, Brisbane Roar fell to Central Coast Mariners with a score of 2-1, despite a goal from Socceroos World Cup hopeful Nick D’Agostino. The loss marks a continuing struggle for the Roar, who have now secured only one victory in their last seven Isuzu Ute A-League matches this year.

Match Overview

D’Agostino opened the scoring for Brisbane in the 44th minute with a well-placed right-footed shot, following a cross from Youstin Salas that led to a defensive misclearance by Storm Roux. However, Central Coast quickly responded, with Miguel Di Pizio equalizing just three minutes later during first-half stoppage time. Di Pizio's goal came as he made a perfectly timed diagonal run to connect with a cross from Lucas Mauragis.

Second Half Action

The second half saw limited action until Bailey Brandtmann's shot in the 62nd minute marked the first significant opportunity for either side. Brisbane's best chance to regain the lead came in the 76th minute when Justin Vidic fired wide in a crowded penalty area. Ultimately, it was Roux who became the hero for Central Coast, scoring the decisive goal in the 79th minute after a scramble in the penalty area following two failed clearance attempts by the Roar.

With this defeat, Brisbane Roar remains in eighth place with 21 points, while Central Coast Mariners climbed to 10th place with 19 points, celebrating their fifth win of the season. D’Agostino, who was substituted in the 70th minute due to a knee concern, walked off the pitch under his own power after receiving an assessment from the physio.