In the fierce competition of the Australian League, Brisbane Lions Roar is unfortunately at the bottom of the list. This coming Friday, the team will meet the challenge of Melbourne City at home, and this matchup will undoubtedly be a test.
In their debut season, Brisbane Roar failed to show strong strength, losing four consecutive matches to stay in relegation by a slim margin of only one point. However, the team has already conceded 14 times, a worrying statistic, and it is clear that there are obvious holes in the back line.
Currently, the team's priority is to stabilize the backline. In other words, they need to control the rhythm of the game instead of blindly pursuing offense. Once they get the right feel for the game, they can gradually attack from defense and look for goals. I believe that the two excellent wing players in the team can take up this important task.
Berengua is good at passing and can create scoring opportunities for his teammates. On the other hand, 19-year-old Thomas Waddingham has a strong desire to break through and is good at causing trouble in the opposing defense. In my opinion, they actually have a lot of potential on the offensive end.
On the contrary, Melbourne City suffered a 2-0 defeat at home to Western Sydney Wanderers, their second home loss of the season. However, in the away league, they performed well.
Despite the absence of Naboot and Magaudilio due to injuries, other players should seize the opportunity to show their strength. I think Jonathon Gohan and Anders Goon are more than capable of filling in the gaps, while 17-year old Medine Mehmedi also has a lot of promise and will cause problems for the opposing defense.
Melbourne City's results may be affected by injuries. However, it is believed that they possess enough strength to bounce back from last week's loss. It is expected that Brisbane Lions may be overlooked in this matchup.
