VIDEO | Redlands Shut Out Strikers
Redlands United have maintained their spot in the National Premier Leagues top four with an impressive 3-0 win over fellow finals contenders Brisbane Strikers at Cleveland Showgrounds on Saturday night.
Despite a scoreless first half that featured few genuine chances for either side, the second half belonged to Redlands – the steady rain slickening the surface and aiding the Devils fleet-footed forwards.
Zak Brattan opened the scoring for the hosts early in the second half, the midfielder striking a volley at the top of the box that ricocheted in off the post.
The goal opened up the contest, however Strikers remained second best until Ramone Close extended Redlands advantage with ten minutes remaining – the former Redlands junior shaking a defender before slotting his shot into the bottom corner.
Kiwi George Barbarouses netted his second of the campaign four minutes later to seal the points for the hosts, the attacking midfielder beating Strikers goalkeeper Will Rockett one-on-one after latching on to Close’s deft nod on.
The result narrows the margin between the sides to a single competition point in the ongoing battle for third place on the NPL table.
Redlands United 3 (Zak BRATTAN 53’, Ramone CLOSE 80’, George BARBAROUSES 84’)
Brisbane Strikers 0
Attendance: 200 (approx.)
Words: Michael Flynn (Football Queensland) / Video: Sports Recording Services
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