Words: Michael Flynn
Additional Reporting: Simon Smale
Images: Ray Gardner

Redlands United have set the benchmark for the final spot in the PlayStation 4 NPL Queensland Finals with a convincing 3-0 win over Brisbane Roar Youth at Cleveland Showgrounds.

Graham Fyfe struck a goal in each half for the hosts – including a stunning thirty-yard opener - while Delors Tuyishime chimed in with his maiden PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues goal  to lift the Red Devils into fourth place on the table.

The hosts pushed without further reward until the last with goal difference likely to prove crucial in the finals race, while goalkeeper Brendan White also effected a late save to maintain a crucial key sheet.

Redlands’ win now puts the pressure on fellow finals aspirants Brisbane City and Olympic, who must win their final fixtures of the regular season – on Saturday and Sunday, respectively - if they are to qualify for the post-season.

For Young Roar, the result concludes an underwhelming close to their PlayStation 4 NPL Queensland 2016 season – posting just one win since the start of July.

Young Roar will now turn their focus to the upcoming Foxtel National Youth League campaign.

Key Moments

11’ - CHANCE FOR YOUNG ROAR - Connor O’Toole finds himself in space down the right hand side but shoots over the crossbar from outside the penalty area on the angle

18’ - GOAL FOR REDLANDS - Graham Fyfe delivers a seemingly speculative effort from 30 yards out that catches Young Roar goalkeeper Andre Jannese off his line to open accounts.

29’ – CHANCE FOR REDLANDS – Fyfe swings in a corner toward the near post that is met by the diving Michael McGowan, however the effort is wide of the target

38’ – GOAL FOR REDLANDS - Michael Lee plays a well-weighted through ball for Delors Tuyishime, who confidently side foots the ball past Jannese to double the lead

46’ - CHANCE FOR REDLANDS - Fyfe breaks down the left = before crossing to Stephen Green, who can’t quite direct his header on target

53’ - GOAL FOR REDLANDS - Fyfe launches a thunderous drive into the top corner from just outside the area after the ball defects to him from Green’s cut back

72’ - CHANCE FOR REDLANDS - Paul O’Brien swings in a free kick from the right hand side onto the head of Green, but again he can’t direct the attempt on target

79’ - CHANCE FOR REDLANDS - Jake Sherwood picks out Tuyisheme cross field before the attacker skims his strike past the outside of the post

84’ - CHANCE FOR REDLANDS - O’Brien launches a long throw into a crowded penalty area which results in a snap shot from Sherwood that flies just over the crossbar

87’ - CHANCE FOR YOUNG ROAR - Daniel Leck goes on a rampaging run into the penalty area before forcing Redlands goalkeeper Brendan White to top over the crossbar

88’ – CHANCE FOR YOUNG ROAR – Matthew Schmidt meets the resulting corner with a volleyed strike that flies just wide of the goal

What They Said

“I think a clean sheet was the most important thing. We’ve done the job we needed to do. We haven’t conceded and we scored three – three-nil is a good win for any team. That’s what we’ve done tonight and I couldn’t ask for any more from the boys. So let’s see that when we meet again on Monday for our last session before heading to Canberra for the FFA Cup that we are also in the playoffs.” – Matt Chandler, Redlands United FC coach

“We knew coming here that Redlands had to win to get as high as they could. We were well prepared and we got a good side on. But full marks to them – they really were physical but fair physical and they are a good side with a good coach. Apart from that it was a bit disappointing because we probably deserved a bit more. But that’s life and we move on. “ – John Sime, Brisbane Roar FC Youth coach

Match Details

PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues 2016 – Round 22

Friday, August 19
Cleveland Showgrounds, Redland City

Redlands United FC – 3(Graham FYFE 18’ 53', Delors TUYISHIME 32')
Brisbane Roar FC Youth – 0

Match Centre – http://bit.ly/2bBYlvY

Match Officials - Alex King (referee), Joey Lee (assistant), Max Crane (assistant), Justin Temple (fourth)