Strikers, Heat Can't Be Split In Thriller
Words: Tristram Peters
Additional Reporting: Stephen Pitman
Images: Stephen Pitman
Brisbane Strikers and FNQFC Heat have played out a thrilling draw at Perry Park on Saturday evening, with three goals scored in added time.
Strikers looked to have secured the win following a first-half strike to Jeremy Stewart, but the Heat pressed late to net two quickfire goals from set piece to lead 2-1.
But the game was headed for another twist as Ethan Docherty unleashed a strike from 20-yards out to score the equaliser and ensure a surprise draw.
Heat keeper Kevin Ward produced several sharp saves throughout the match, consistently repelling Strikers' attacking raids and the always threatening Hiroki Omori.
Strikers host Brisbane City in the local derby next weekend, while Heat travel home to take on Brisbane Roar FC Youth.
Key Moments
16' - GOAL FOR STRIKERS - Jeremy Stewart brings down a chipped pass from fullback Hiroki Omori and turns in one movement before driving an angled shot past Heat goalkeeper Kevin Ward.
34' - CHANCE FOR STRIKERS - Ward produces good reflexes to palm away Greg Cheshire's shot on the turn from the edge of the penalty area.
78' - CHANCE FOR STRIKERS - Ward beats away Omori’s shot from behind a defender ten yards out from goal.
90' - GOAL FOR HEAT - Heat float a free kick high towards the back post where Josh Jennison's looping header beats Strikers goalkeeper Finn Matheson.
92' - GOAL FOR HEAT - Strikers fail to clear another free kick and Pin climbs high at the back post to head past Matheson from close range.
93’ - GOAL FOR STRIKERS - Strikers pour forward in desperate search of an equaliser and Ethan Docherty pounces from 20 yards to fire a bullet past Ward to score against his old club.
Match Details
PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues Queensland - Round 14
Saturday, June 17
Perry Park
Brisbane Strikers FC 2 (Jeremy STEWART 16', Ethan DOCHERTY 90+3')
FNQFC Heat 2 (Josh JENNISON 90', Joshua PIN 90+2')
Referee - Lara LEE
Assistant - Vicky CLARK
Assistant - Saeed ALIPORE
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