Melbourne City has secured a place in the finals following a thrilling 3-2 victory against Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium, highlighted by an outstanding performance from Marcus Younis.

Younis Shines in Second Half

Younis played a pivotal role in cementing City’s 12th consecutive finals appearance, scoring two goals within five minutes of the second half. His first goal equalized the match after Justin Vidic had given Brisbane the lead just before halftime with a volley. Mehden Memeti later added a third goal for City in the 80th minute, ensuring the win, while Youstin Salas capped off the match with an impressive volley during stoppage time.

Match Overview

This victory elevates City to third place in the league standings, solidifying their position in the top six as they approach the end of the season. The only remaining team that could potentially disrupt this order is Macarthur, who would need to improve their goal difference while relying on Melbourne Victory, Sydney FC, or Adelaide not to earn additional points.

Brisbane Roar had early opportunities with Vidic and Sam Klein testing the City defense, but it was City who created the first clear chance in the 12th minute. A misplaced pass from Roar goalkeeper Dean Bouzanis allowed Andreas Kuen to take a shot that required a save. Younis continued to assert his influence, contributing to multiple scoring chances before the Roar unexpectedly took the lead just before halftime.

Despite the setback, City’s resilience shone through in the second half, ultimately leading to a crucial win that secures their finals spot.