Western United vs Brisbane Roar, 2023-24 Australian A-League Men, Regular Season
· Australian A-League Men
75':
FT
2 - 1
2 - 1
About
Western United are hosting Brisbane Roar
at AAMI Park, Melbourne, Australia, starting on
. The match is a part of the Australian A-League Men.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 3': Foul by Sebastian Pasquali (Western United).
- 3': Jez Lofthouse (Brisbane Roar) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 4': Attempt saved. Riku Danzaki (Western United) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Joshua Risdon with a cross.
- 6': Attempt missed. Jez Lofthouse (Brisbane Roar) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Nikola Mileusnic with a cross.
- 7': Hand ball by Nikola Mileusnic (Brisbane Roar).
- 8': Nikola Mileusnic (Brisbane Roar) hits the right post with a left footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Jay O'Shea.
- 8': Attempt saved. Riku Danzaki (Western United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Daniel Penha with a through ball.
- 9': Attempt saved. Ben Garuccio (Western United) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Noah Botic.
- 9': Corner, Western United. Conceded by Macklin Freke.
- 10': Attempt blocked. Daniel Penha (Western United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ben Garuccio.
- 10': Delay in match because of an injury Riku Danzaki (Western United).
- 10': Louis Zabala (Brisbane Roar) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 12': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 14': Foul by Ben Garuccio (Western United).
- 14': Nikola Mileusnic (Brisbane Roar) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 15': Angus Thurgate (Western United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 15': Foul by Taras Gomulka (Brisbane Roar).
- 16': Attempt blocked. Daniel Penha (Western United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 19': VAR Decision: No Penalty Western United.
- 21': Foul by Jay O'Shea (Brisbane Roar).
- 21': Sebastian Pasquali (Western United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 22': Foul by Jez Lofthouse (Brisbane Roar).
- 22': Tomoki Imai (Western United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 24': Corner, Western United. Conceded by Kai Trewin.
- 26': Corner, Brisbane Roar. Conceded by Jacob Tratt.
- 29': Attempt saved. Daniel Penha (Western United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Riku Danzaki.
- 30': Foul by Taras Gomulka (Brisbane Roar).
- 30': Sebastian Pasquali (Western United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31': Daniel Penha (Western United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31': Foul by Jay O'Shea (Brisbane Roar).
- 31': Jay O'Shea (Brisbane Roar) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 32': Offside, Western United. Lachlan Wales is caught offside.
- 34': Attempt blocked. Angus Thurgate (Western United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Noah Botic.
- 35': Foul by Jez Lofthouse (Brisbane Roar).
- 35': Sebastian Pasquali (Western United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 36': VAR Decision: Card upgraded Jez Lofthouse (Brisbane Roar).
- 37': Jez Lofthouse (Brisbane Roar) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 41': Offside, Brisbane Roar. Louis Zabala is caught offside.
- 43': Attempt missed. Daniel Penha (Western United) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Lachlan Wales with a cross.
- 44': Corner, Brisbane Roar. Conceded by Angus Thurgate.
- 44': Attempt blocked. Jack Hingert (Brisbane Roar) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 44': Corner, Brisbane Roar. Conceded by Tomoki Imai.
- 45': Attempt missed. Joe Caletti (Brisbane Roar) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a corner.
- 45'+1': Attempt missed. Daniel Penha (Western United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Noah Botic with a through ball.
- 45'+3': Corner, Western United. Conceded by Jack Hingert.
- 45'+6': First Half ends, Western United 0, Brisbane Roar 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Western United 0, Brisbane Roar 0.
- 47': Attempt saved. Jez Lofthouse (Brisbane Roar) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top left corner.
- 47': Corner, Brisbane Roar. Conceded by Tom Heward-Belle.
- 48': Attempt missed. Thomas Waddingham (Brisbane Roar) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Jay O'Shea with a cross following a corner.
- 49': Foul by Ben Garuccio (Western United).
- 49': Nikola Mileusnic (Brisbane Roar) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 51': Foul by Thomas Waddingham (Brisbane Roar).
- 51': Sebastian Pasquali (Western United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 53': Foul by Sebastian Pasquali (Western United).
- 53': Jez Lofthouse (Brisbane Roar) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 56': Offside, Brisbane Roar. Nikola Mileusnic is caught offside.
- 59': Attempt blocked. Joshua Risdon (Western United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Noah Botic.
- 59': Corner, Western United. Conceded by Tom Aldred.
- 59': Attempt missed. Joshua Risdon (Western United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left following a corner.
- 60': Substitution, Brisbane Roar. Carlo Armiento replaces Jez Lofthouse.
- 60': Daniel Penha (Western United) hits the left post with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Ben Garuccio.
- 65': Attempt blocked. Noah Botic (Western United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Lachlan Wales.
- 66': Attempt saved. Daniel Penha (Western United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Angus Thurgate with a cross.
- 67': Attempt saved. Carlo Armiento (Brisbane Roar) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
- 67': Penalty Brisbane Roar. Thomas Waddingham draws a foul in the penalty area.
- 67': Penalty conceded by Sebastian Pasquali (Western United) after a foul in the penalty area.
- 69': Goal! Western United 0, Brisbane Roar 1. Jay O'Shea (Brisbane Roar) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
- 71': Substitution, Western United. Michael Ruhs replaces Noah Botic.
- 71': Substitution, Western United. Ramy Najjarine replaces Riku Danzaki.
- 72': Substitution, Brisbane Roar. Alex Parsons replaces Taras Gomulka.
- 73': Offside, Western United. Michael Ruhs is caught offside.
- 73': GOAL OVERTURNED BY VAR: Daniel Penha (Western United) scores but the goal is ruled out after a VAR review.
- 75': VAR Decision: No Goal Western United 0-1 Brisbane Roar.
- 75': Alex Parsons (Brisbane Roar) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 75': Foul by Joshua Risdon (Western United).
- 76': Foul by Michael Ruhs (Western United).
- 76': Nikola Mileusnic (Brisbane Roar) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 76': Substitution, Western United. Rhys Bozinovski replaces Sebastian Pasquali.
- 76': Attempt missed. Jack Hingert (Brisbane Roar) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right following a set piece situation.
- 77': Hand ball by Michael Ruhs (Western United).
- 79': Penalty conceded by Jack Hingert (Brisbane Roar) with a hand ball in the penalty area.
- 81': VAR Decision: Penalty Western United.
- 83': Goal! Western United 1, Brisbane Roar 1. Daniel Penha (Western United) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the bottom right corner.
- 85': Foul by Alex Parsons (Brisbane Roar).
- 85': Lachlan Wales (Western United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 85': Alex Parsons (Brisbane Roar) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 85': Foul by Joshua Risdon (Western United).
- 85': Foul by Angus Thurgate (Western United).
- 85': Joe Caletti (Brisbane Roar) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 86': Attempt missed. Carlo Armiento (Brisbane Roar) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jay O'Shea.
- 87': Offside, Brisbane Roar. Nikola Mileusnic is caught offside.
- 88': Substitution, Brisbane Roar. James Nikolovski replaces Louis Zabala.
- 88': Attempt missed. Alex Parsons (Brisbane Roar) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Carlo Armiento with a through ball.
- 88': Carlo Armiento (Brisbane Roar) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 88': Foul by Ramy Najjarine (Western United).
- 90': Ben Garuccio (Western United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90': Foul by Thomas Waddingham (Brisbane Roar).
- 90'+1': Corner, Western United. Conceded by James Nikolovski.
- 90'+1': Goal! Western United 2, Brisbane Roar 1. Joshua Risdon (Western United) header from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Lachlan Wales with a cross following a corner.
- 90'+2': Substitution, Western United. Matthew Grimaldi replaces Lachlan Wales.
- 90'+4': Matthew Grimaldi (Western United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+4': Delay in match because of an injury Daniel Penha (Western United).
- 90'+5': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 90'+5': Foul by Thomas Waddingham (Brisbane Roar).
- 90'+5': Jacob Tratt (Western United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+9': Attempt missed. Matthew Grimaldi (Western United) right footed shot from more than 35 yards misses to the right. Assisted by Ramy Najjarine.
- 90'+10': Second Half ends, Western United 2, Brisbane Roar 1.
- 0': Match ends, Western United 2, Brisbane Roar 1.
- 0': Match ends, Western United 2, Brisbane Roar 1.
Statistics
 BRR |
WTU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 11 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Offsides | 2 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 5 | Saves | 2 |
| 51.9 | Possession | 48.1 |
| 11 | SHOTS | 17 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 1 |
| 1 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 419 | Accurate Passes | 393 |
| 530 | Passes | 486 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 4 | Accurate Crosses | 6 |
| 10 | Crosses | 22 |
| 0.4 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 60 | Long Balls | 60 |
| 17 | Accurate Long Balls | 31 |
| 0.3 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 5 |
| 10 | Effective Tackles | 5 |
| 19 | Tackles | 16 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.3 |
| 10 | Interceptions | 18 |
| 15 | Effective Clearances | 13 |
| 15 | Clearances | 13 |
Game Information
Competition: Australian A-League Men
Venue: AAMI Park
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Attendance: 2,842
Venue: AAMI Park
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Attendance: 2,842
A-League Men Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellington Phoenix FC | 2 | +2 | 4 |
| 2 | Melbourne Victory | 2 | +2 | 4 |
| 3 | Macarthur FC | 2 | +4 | 3 |
| 4 | Auckland FC | 1 | +2 | 3 |
Line-Ups
Western United (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Heward-Belle (GK) |
| 27 | Jacob Tratt |
| 6 | Tomoki Imai |
| 17 | Ben Garuccio |
| 19 | Joshua Risdon |
| 21 | Sebastian Pasquali |
| 32 | Angus Thurgate |
| 77 | Riku Danzaki |
| 8 | Lachlan Wales |
| 38 | Noah Botic |
| 11 | Daniel Penha |
Brisbane Roar (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Macklin Freke (GK) |
| 5 | Tom Aldred |
| 27 | Kai Trewin |
| 19 | Jack Hingert |
| 35 | Louis Zabala  |
| 6 | Joe Caletti |
| 26 | Jay O'Shea |
| 12 | Taras Gomulka |
| 16 | Thomas Waddingham |
| 11 | Jez Lofthouse |
| 10 | Nikola Mileusnic |
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