Words: Blake Birt
Additional Reporting: Simon Smale

Western Pride came storming back in the second half to deny Brisbane City a home win, as the two sides eventually settled for a 2-2 draw at Corporate Travel Management Stadium.

City were cruising at half time, having scored off two Sam Sibatuara free kicks taken from almost identical positions.

A forceful half time speech from coach Graham Harvey sparked a Pride comeback, as the visitors also scored two goals via deliveries from the right. 

Hayden McHenery's marvellous flicked header evened terms with ten minutes remaining but neither side could snatch a late winner. 

City stay put next weekend as Brisbane Roar Youth visit Newmarket, while Pride are on the road again, this time at Moreton Bay United. 

Key Moments

5’ - GOAL FOR CITY - Karamo Kamara attempts to head away an inswinging Sam Sibatuara free kick, but the ball skids off his dome and into the far past for an unfortunate own goal. 

9’ - CHANCE FOR CITY - Carter Glockner has a shot cleared off the line after Justin Weier is beaten.

16’ - CHANCE FOR CITY - Glockner is denied by another goal line clearance after rounding Weier.

42’ - GOAL FOR CITY - Another Sibatuara free, another goal, as Koh Satake hammers home after being left unmarked in the six-yard box.

58’ - GOAL FOR PRIDE - Joseph Duckworth creeps between two City defenders, finding space to control a cross with his knee before turning and firing past Bon Scott.

80’ - GOAL FOR PRIDE - Hayden McHenery runs free from a corner and finds the far corner with a marvellous flicked header.

87’ - CHANCE FOR PRIDE - Mambo Kashindi is alone against Scott but the City keeper rushes out and saves well with his body.

Match Details

PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues Queensland 2017 – Round 5
Friday, 24 March
Corporate Travel Management Stadium

Brisbane City FC 2 (OWN GOAL 5', Koh SATAKE 42')
Western Pride FC 2 (Joseph DUCKWORTH 58', Hayden MCHENERY 80')

Referee – Casey REIBELT
Assistant – Brad BURTON
Assistant – Isidro CRESPO