Brisbane Roar FC 2, Central Coast Mariners FC 1

GOSFORD, New South Wales (Interstat) — In a dramatic conclusion to the year’s final A-League match, substitute Justin Vidic scored in the second minute of stoppage time to deliver Brisbane Roar a 2-1 comeback victory over the Central Coast Mariners on Wednesday at Industree Group Stadium. The match, played on New Year’s Eve 2025, defied pregame projections and provided a thrilling finish in front of the home supporters. Statistical models had forecast a closely contested draw, but Vidic’s late heroics secured all three points for the visiting Roar and handed the defending champions a disappointing start to their new campaign.… Read more...