Robbie Fowler has made the perfect start to life as Brisbane Roar coach in the FFA Cup 2019.
Liverpool legend Fowler watched on from the dugout in his maiden professional coaching debut as Roar trumped reigning Hyundai A-League Champions 2-0 at Leichhardt Oval.
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Australian midfielder Stefan Mauk broke the deadlock in the first half for the Queenslanders before new recruit Jay O’Shea doubled the advantage two minutes after the interval.
⚽ @StefanMauk's first Brisbane Roar goal has us in front at the break!
? @FOXFOOTBALL #RoarAsOne #FFACup #SYDvBRI pic.twitter.com/20LyKOUVhi
— Brisbane Roar (@brisbaneroar) August 7, 2019
Jay O'Shea seals our spot in the @FFACup Round of 16! ?
? @FOXFOOTBALL #RoarAsOne #FFACup #SYDvBRI pic.twitter.com/yrlygaMwc0
— Brisbane Roar (@brisbaneroar) August 7, 2019
Congrats to @Robbie9Fowler & @Tony11grant for a big win today in their first competitive game ? #LFC #EFC https://t.co/LT67Fb2x2A
— BBC Merseyside Sport (@bbcmerseysport) August 7, 2019
Robbie Fowler has won his first match in charge against the Australian defending champions. https://t.co/UNk88RSm3X
— Emma Sanders (@em_sandy) August 7, 2019
Fowler – who was appointed head coach of the three-time Hyundai A-League Champions back in April – admitted there were no nerves during the build-up to the first match of his reign.
The shock upset is just Brisbane’s second win in the FFA Cup, and the club’s first since defeating Stirling Lions 4-0 back in the inaugural 2014 edition.
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