Overview
- Justin Vidic scored a 92nd-minute header in Gosford to secure Brisbane Roar’s 2-1 victory over Central Coast Mariners.
- Brisbane coach Michael Valkanis was shown two bookings in first-half stoppage time after sarcastically applauding referee Alex King, resulting in a red card.
- A heated half-time tunnel exchange involved players and staff, with Central Coast interim coach Warren Moon saying police were called and ABC reporting an officer was seen.
- Moon condemned the opposition staff’s behavior as “a disgrace” and “an embarrassment” while declining to detail the incident.
- Assistant coach Borja Lema led Brisbane for the second half, and the win left the Roar third on 18 points with Central Coast last on eight.