John Aloisi named his strongest side available with Brett Holman a welcome sight back into the starting line-up whilst Ceres who are still in pre-season, named a well travelled side who had varying levels of experience across Asia and Europe. They had done a lot of travel of late too, with their last qualifier in Myanmar going into extra-time before arriving in Australia via their home country.

In a first ever Roar professional fixture at the QSAC, it was Brisbane who found themselves largely on the backfoot in the opening stages. Ceres-Negros pressed high and played with significant calm for a side two weeks into their pre-season.

After Brisbane took the lead it was all Ceres-Negros who came back with three goals of their own, before a late consolation goal to Eric Bautheac meant the final score was 2-3.

It will be a long and painful interrogation into this one…

BRISBANE ROAR

Jamie Young – 5

Well beaten for all three goals. Found out of position for the second in a very uncharacteristic performance.

Dane Ingham – 6

The youngster tried to get involved and get forward and he used his size in defence very well. Not a bad effort in a rare start.

Avram Papadopoulos – 4

Lethargic and wasn’t where he needed to be. As the game went on started hacking around when he was clearly beaten.

Daniel Bowles – 5

Used his height to advantage but was booked for a bad foul and Aloisi didn’t want to risk going down to 10, so was subbed at half-time in favour of Jade North.