There was plenty of drama at polytec Stadium on New Year’s Eve as Brisbane Roar left Gosford with all three points thanks to a dramatic 2-1 win over the Central Coast Mariners.
With the scores level at 1-1 heading into stoppage time and without their head coach Michael Valkanis after he was sent off on the stroke of half time, Brisbane Roar showcased their fighting spirit as substitute Justin Vidic headed home in the 92nd minute to seal a 2-1 win over the hosts.
There were fireworks on and off the pitch in Gosford as officials from both sides had to be separated in the tunnel at half time.
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However, it was the Queenslanders who left polytec Stadium the happier heading into 2026, with the result now leaving them joint-second on the Isuzu UTE A-League ladder.
After the game, head coach Valkanis conducted his post-match press conference and certainly didn’t hold back when discussing everything that transpired on Wednesday night.
