Brisbane Roar returns to Suncorp Stadium this Saturday, 21 December, hosting Perth Glory in a must-win contest for two sides languishing at the bottom of the A-League ladder. Roar vs Perth Glory kick off 4:00 p.m. at Suncorp Stadium.
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At the bottom of the ladder
The match holds added significance for Brisbane, who have lost all three of their home matches this season and are yet to claim even a single point at Suncorp Stadium. Despite their poor position on the ladder, Brisbane’s youth has shown promising signs in recent weeks.
Talismanic striker Thomas Waddingham continues to shine, netting his fourth goal of the season in last weekend’s 2-2 draw against Western Sydney Wanderers. Waddingham’s tally is surpassed only by Wellington’s Kosta Barbarouses (5) and Western Sydney’s Nicolas Milanovic (5). Another positive for the Roar has been the emergence of 17-year-old defender Lucas Herrington, who delivered a composed performance on debut last week.
Roar vs Perth Glory
The match marks the start of a crucial period for Brisbane, who will play three of their next four games at home over the Christmas and New Year period. Head coach Ruben Zadkovich emphasised the importance of Saturday’s clash against his former club, describing it as a critical opportunity for his team.
Adding intrigue to the encounter, several former Glory players now feature prominently for the Roar, including Scott Neville, Keegan Jelacic, Antonee Burke-Gilroy, and Adam Zimarino. Both Zadkovich and assistant coach Chris Coyne also have deep ties to the Perth outfit.
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The pressure is also mounting for Perth Glory. A lacklustre season reached a low point with last week’s heavy 4-0 defeat to Newcastle Jets, and their inability to break their winless streak could further damage morale. The stakes are clear: both teams need three points to avoid being stranded at the foot of the table.
Published 17-December-2024
