South Hobart FC edges Queensland Lions FC U23 2‑1

BRISBANE (Interstat) — South Hobart FC secured a 2-1 victory against Queensland Lions FC U23 on Sunday, using a quick response to reclaim the lead after conceding an equalizer. South Hobart struck first in the 28th minute. Queensland Lions FC U23 answered in the 34th minute, leveling the match. South Hobart restored its advantage one minute later, in the 35th minute, and held on through the remainder of the contest. The visitors finished with two goals, while the home side scored once. With the result, South Hobart FC improved to 1-0 in the competition and 1-0 across all competitions. Queensland Lions FC U23 dropped to 0-1 in the competition and 0-1 across all competitions. South Hobart’s narrow margin came after a tightly contested stretch around halftime, with the decisive goal arriving shortly after Queensland Lions FC U23 had pulled even. The home side could not find a second equalizer in the remaining time. South Hobart FC moved on with the win.