Adelaide United put a big dent in Rado Vidosic’s pre-season preparations on Friday night, as the Reds defeated Brisbane Roar 6-2 in a goal-fest at Hindmarsh Stadium.
Adelaide United put a big dent in Rado Vidosic’s pre-season preparations on Friday night, as the Reds defeated Brisbane Roar 6-2 in a goal-fest at Hindmarsh Stadium.
What opened as a tight tussle quickly opened up, as the Reds flew out to a 3-nil lead at the break thanks to Fabian Barbiero-s opener and two goals from an unfamiliar source in defender Iain Fyfe,.
Three soon became five as Jeronimo Neumann scored for the second successive game before Iain Ramsay produced a sweet curling finish to beat Roar keeper Michael Theo with 13 minutes remaining.
The reigning Hyundai A-League champions made a brief resurgence courtesy of super sub Rocky Visconte who struck twice within the space of three minutes, but a clever opportune goal from Sergio van Dijk in injury time gave the Reds their sixth of the night.
While there was plenty happening in the front half of the pitch, the Reds- defence were also being made to work hard as Brisbane tried to manufacture opportunities, goalkeeper Eugene Galekovic reeling off a couple of trademark saves, including one off sharp shooter Besart Berisha from the penalty spot early in the second half.
The attacking display will also give John Kosmina’s side a big boost in confidence ahead of the AFC Asian Champions League quarter final against Bunyodkor on Wednesday.
