United missed their chance of pushing for a top two spot after they were beaten 2-1 by North Queensland in Townsville on Saturday night, with the Fury producing a strong display.

Bleiberg was quick to concede Gold Coast's northern rivals were deserved of their victory.

"We misfired tonight and there is no doubt that the better team won - we have no complaints," Bleiberg said.

The loss meant Gold Coast finished third on the A-League table after the regular season, but Bleiberg insists there's still more to come.

"We have still had a very good season for our first year and there is still have plenty to play for in the Finals Series.

"Every game is do-or-die now and we will have to get back to our best."

Gold Coast will host Newcastle Jets in their semi-final clash next weekend.