GCC Hold On To Move Top
Words: Blake Birt
Additional Reporting: Joel Mulvenney
Image: Gold Coast City FC
Gold Coast City have climbed atop the PlayStation 4 NPL Queensland ladder after holding on for a 1-0 win against Brisbane Olympic at Duncan McKenna Field.
The teams traded chances during a tense first half, but the match was tipped on its head after Olympic's Zander Guy was sent for an early shower just after the hour mark.
It wasn't long before Sam Smith capitalised on Gold Coast's numerical advantage, heading home Roman Hofmann's cross at the back post.
Olympic were denied late relief when a supposed equaliser was scratched off, after the linesman waved for offside.
Gold Coast defend their newfound status as league leaders when they visit Western Pride in two weeks' time, while Olympic will look to re-establish their top four credentials at home to Northern Fury.
Key Moments
21’ - CHANCE FOR GCC - Thomas Carroll tips Roman Hofmann's free kick onto the crossbar.
56’ - CHANCE FOR OLYMPIC - Matthew Stein produces a brilliant double save to deny Olympic.
67’ - RED CARD FOR OLYMPIC - Zander Guy is sent off following a two-footed challenge.
79’ - GOAL FOR GCC - Sam Smith heads home Hofmann's cross at the back post to give City the lead and top spot.
90’ - CHANCE FOR OLYMPIC - Olympic celebrate a supposed equaliser after a goalmouth scramble but the goal is scratched off for offside.
Match Details
PlayStation 4 NPL Queensland 2017 – Round 9
Saturday, April 29
Duncan McKenna Field
Gold Coast City FC 1 (Sam Smith 79')
Brisbane Olympic FC 0
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