Bos Shocks Brisbane with 97th Minute Equaliser in Dramatic Victory Escape left fans heartbroken
Brisbane Roar’s search for their elusive second win of the Isuzu UTE A-League season continues after a dramatic 97th-minute equaliser from Kasey Bos saw Melbourne Victory snatch a point at Suncorp Stadium in a result that leaves the home side rooted to the bottom of the ladder.
Despite dominating large spells of the contest and carving out the best opportunities, Brisbane were left to rue a string of missed chances as their profligacy in front of goal cost them dearly in heartbreaking fashion.
Hore’s Moment of Magic
The hosts started the brighter of the two sides and got their reward in the 20th minute through a moment of brilliance from Henry Hore. Released down the left flank, Hore drove into the box and showcased his quick feet with a flurry of stepovers before rifling a powerful strike past Victory goalkeeper Mitch Langerak at his near post.
The goal capped off a spell of sustained pressure from the Roar, who had carved out the better chances in the opening stages. Young striker Nathan Amanitidis should have opened the scoring earlier after timing his run to perfection and rounding Langerak, only for his tame shot to be cleared off the line by a retreating Josh Rawlins.
Wasteful Roar Fail to Capitalise
With Victory struggling to pose much of an attacking threat, Brisbane continued to look the more dangerous side and could have doubled their lead early in the second half. Amanitidis once again found himself bearing down on goal after breaking free on the counter, but the 18-year-old spurned another golden opportunity by firing straight at the onrushing Langerak.
It would prove to be a bittersweet night for the Sydney FC loanee, who limped off with a hamstring injury shortly after, bringing an end to what had been an impressive display despite his failure to get on the scoresheet.
Sam Klein also went close to putting the game to bed, forcing Langerak into a smart stop at his near post before blazing a golden chance over the bar deep into stoppage time – a miss that would ultimately prove costly.
Victory’s Smash-and-Grab
Despite sitting fifth on the ladder, Melbourne Victory looked toothless for much of the contest and offered little attacking threat aside from a long-range effort from Nikos Vergos that stung the palms of Brisbane keeper Matt Acton in the first half.
With the clock ticking down, the visitors threw bodies forward in desperation and were rewarded with virtually the last kick of the game. A hopeful ball into the box caused panic in the Roar defence, and Kasey Bos reacted quickest to prod home his first-ever Isuzu UTE A-League goal from close range – breaking Brisbane hearts in the process.
What Next?
The result leaves Brisbane marooned at the bottom of the ladder, having managed just one win all season – a frustrating outcome for a side that looked destined to claim a much-needed three points.
With little left to play for other than pride, the Roar will need to find a ruthless edge in front of goal if they are to salvage something from what has been a forgettable campaign.
For Arthur Diles’ Melbourne Victory, the late equaliser keeps them in the hunt for a top-four finish, though their lacklustre performance will raise concerns as they push for a place in the finals.
As Brisbane reflect on another missed opportunity, this result serves as a cruel reminder of the fine margins that so often define football – a night where one lapse in concentration proved to be the difference between victory and heartbreak.
