Brisbane Roar holds Adelaide United to 1-1 draw

In the A-League Men’s Round held on April 22, 2025, at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Brisbane Roar and Adelaide United played out a 1-1 draw. This result maintains Adelaide United's position in the mid-table standings, while Brisbane Roar’s poor season continues.

Adelaide United took the lead early in the match, with Dylan Pierias scoring in the 11th minute, assisted by Yaya Dukuly. Brisbane Roar equalized in the 59th minute through Asumah Abubakar, who converted a pass from Florin Berenguer. A potential goal by Brisbane's Jesse Brazete was disallowed in the 17th minute following a VAR review.

Brisbane Roar had 57.7% possession and 13 shot attempts, compared to Adelaide United's 42.3% possession and 9 shots. Both teams had 4 and 3 shots on goal. Brisbane Roar received one yellow card, while Adelaide United had none. Each team made several substitutions in the second half to influence the game's outcome.


This draw places Adelaide United at 7th in the league standings with 36 points from 24 matches. Brisbane Roar remains at the bottom of the table in the second last position with 14 points from 24 matches.

The match at Suncorp Stadium witnessed a vibrant atmosphere, with fans from both sides showing strong support.

For New Zealand football enthusiasts, this match holds significance as Adelaide United recently secured a 3-2 victory over Wellington Phoenix on April 18, 2025. Wellington Phoenix is scheduled to play against Brisbane Roar on April 26, 2025, providing an opportunity for the New Zealand team to improve their standing in the league.