A-League: Brisbane Roar 0-2 Auckland FC – Match Recap, Highlights & Standings

Cosgrove and Brook scored the goals that kept the New Zealand team in the lead of the tournament.

Writer by Sports & News Continental | From Australia, AFC

The team managed by Steve Corica came into this match as favorites, even playing away from home, as Brisbane Roar were coming off two consecutive losses.

With a goal early in the game at 6 minutes, Auckland FC maintained their lead throughout the first half, always in control of their opponent without suffering any major scares.

Brisbane Roar coach Michal Valkanis decided to make 3 substitutions at the start of the second half, but it was Brook in the 73rd minute who scored the goal to seal the victory away from home.

The team of Fiji national team player Daniel Hall remains in the lead of the championship, 2 points ahead of second-place Sydney FC, while Brisbane Roar, despite their third consecutive defeat, remains within the playoff zone.