Brisbane Roar stand atop the A-League ladder after an electrifying 2-1 win over the Perth Glory earlier this afternoon.
Fans were glued to the action on the pitch from the opening whistle, as the Roar controlled possession and patiently prodded at the Perth 18-yard area, while some skillful combinations from the visitors’ playmakers saw some great chances created for Kenny Lowe’s men.
Despite the chances though, the deadlock was not broken until the 52nd minute through a Jamie Maclaren finish from close-range. The home side’s advantage was then doubled on the hour-mark, when substitute Henrique’s rocketing strike from the top of the box leaving Ante Covic stranded. Perth were given a lifeline through their own substitution, however, after a sublime ball from Marc Warren found Diego Castro, who setup Hagi Gligor to score within seconds of entering the game.
Feelings were mixed over social media after the game, with many Perth fans still appreciating the game’s quality and their team’s efforts, while Brisbane supporters continue to enjoy the John Aloisi-inspired renaissance.
Here are the best reactions to come from Twitter after the match:
How good was that from Henrique? Special. #BRIvPER
— Justin Civitillo (@JC_Kazama) January 2, 2016
Henrique does it again for the Brisbane Roar. #BRIvPER
— Mitch Hart (@mtothehart) January 2, 2016
Some finish that from Henrique.
— Paul Williams (@PaulWilliams_85) January 2, 2016
Cracking match #BRIvPER
— Dave M (@jh_70) January 2, 2016
Wut? Gligor. Wut. #BRIvPER
— James McGrath (@james_r_mcgrath) January 2, 2016
Kenny Lowe is a tactical genius #BRIvPER
— Kyle (@kyle_barnes15) January 2, 2016
Thank you Jamie Young. He had an absolute blinder. #BRIvPER #goroar
— Jeremy Medina (@JeremyTMedina) January 2, 2016
Jamie Maclaren to Kenny Lowe right about now #BRIvPER pic.twitter.com/Q5qIa2zdKc
— Sebastian Hassett (@sebth) January 2, 2016
A great game @brisbaneroar #BRIvPER #GoRoar #WinnersAreGrinners
— Jeremy Mansfield (@JezMans) January 2, 2016
Play football and you stand a chance. Should have started with this team @PerthGloryFC. #WestvsRest #BRIvPER
— George (@gradexi) January 2, 2016
Fantastic result. Some quality goals, some super play and some crazy good goalkeeping! #BRIvPER
— Nick Webber (@gyronick92) January 2, 2016
Jeeze Ned Zelic, is there anything you love more than Brisbane roar? #BRIvPER
— Bryan Bourke (@frodzzz) January 2, 2016
Stuffanuto still with grotty hair #GetAHaircut #BRIvPER
— Rachel (@Sparkie_Gal) January 2, 2016
Top of the league! #GoRoar #BrisbaneRoar #BrisbaneBoys #BrisbaneTillIDie #BRIvPER
— Angus B (@Good_ol_Gusnuts) January 2, 2016
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