Gold Coast Resist Late City Charge
Words: Blake Birt
Additional Reporting: Thibault Berthier
Gold Coast City have notched their first win of the 2017 season, beating Brisbane City 2-1 at Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre on Saturday night.
Gold Coast scored a goal midway through each half and were always in control, despite Carter Glockner's late header for Brisbane City.
Sam Smith was the standout for Gold Coast, providing a goal and assist while driving forward at any given opportunity.
It was a disappointing result for Brisbane City, who opened their campaign with a resounding 4-1 win over SWQ Thunder in Round 1.
Brisbane City will host Northern Fury next weekend, while Gold Coast travel up the M1 to play Sunshine Coast FC.
Key Moments
2' - CHANCE FOR GCC - Bon Scott blocks a Jarrod Kyle shot before Sam Smith's followu-up is cleared off the line.
26' - GOAL FOR GCC - Smith taps home the opener after Scott can only parry Lochlan Reus' long-range attempt.
40' - CHANCE FOR CITY - Ryan Meskell tips a Jason Park effort around the post as the shot look destined for the top corner.
58' - GOAL FOR GCC - Smith drives past two defenders and squares for Riley Dillon, who passes calmly into the net.
80' - CHANCE FOR GCC - Kyle cannons a header into the crossbar as Jake Clancy was left stranded in goal.
85' - GOAL FOR CITY - Carter Glockner nods into an empty net to pull one back.
Match Details
PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues Queensland 2017 – Round 2
Saturday, 4 March
Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre, Gold Coast
Gold Coast City FC 2 (Sam SMITH 25', Riley DILLON 58')
Brisbane City FC 1 (Carter GLOCKNER 85')
Referee - Matt SKINNER
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