Lightning, 5 goals, a dramatic comeback and a 1-hour delay: Roar win on a wild night in Brisbane

Lightning, Five Goals, and a Dramatic Comeback: Roar Wins on a Wild Night in Brisbane

Brisbane Roar secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Melbourne Victory in a match marked by two lightning delays and a dramatic finish. The game took place on a rainy night at Spencer Park, where Brisbane's Tameka Yallop, a CommBank Matildas legend, scored a last-minute winner after coming off the bench.

Delays Due to Lightning

The match start was pushed back 20 minutes due to nearby lightning. Then, with only one minute left in regular time, more lightning strikes—some as close as one kilometre from the stadium—caused another delay lasting over an hour. Despite the interruptions, Brisbane eventually returned to the field and held on during six minutes of added time to claim the win.

Match Highlights and Key Moments

“Brisbane Roar and CommBank Matildas legend Tameka Yallop came off the bench to score a last-gasp winner in her side’s 3-2 triumph over Melbourne Victory on a wet and wild night at Spencer Park.”
“Lightning in the vicinity of the stadium shifted kick-off back by 20 minutes and, with one minute left of regular time to play in the second half, more lightning strikes—some as close as one kilometre from the venue—led to a delay in play of more than an hour.”

This opening round victory showcased Brisbane’s resilience and delivered an action-packed match filled with skill and drama under challenging weather conditions.

Author's summary: Brisbane Roar overcame two lightning delays and a late deficit to win 3-2 against Melbourne Victory, highlighted by Tameka Yallop’s last-minute goal on a stormy night.

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