Queensland Lions U23 rally past Preston with second-half goals

BRISBANE (Interstat) — Queensland Lions FC U23 rallied with two second-half goals to beat visiting Preston Lions FC 2-1 on Thursday in a global football match. Preston opened the scoring in the 49th minute when Luka Blazevic found the net. Blazevic, who played the full 90 minutes, finished with one goal. Queensland Lions FC U23 equalized in the 73rd minute and then took the lead with an 84th-minute goal. The home side held on for the victory. The late goals decided a match that remained tight after the break. Preston Lions FC’s season record in this competition is now 0-2, and its record across all competitions is also 0-2. Queensland Lions FC U23’s season record in this competition is now 1-1, and its record across all competitions is also 1-1. Queensland Lions FC U23 had previously lost to South Hobart FC, while Preston Lions FC had previously lost to Wollongong Wolves FC. The game produced three total goals.