Robbie Fowler struck as early as the seventh minute for the home team, who had Paul Kohler dismissed in the first half,  and they held that lead until five minutes from time when the visitors levelled matters. 

Fowler's early strike, teed up by James Robinson, saw the marquee man display delightful control before finding the bottom right hand corner of the net.

David Williams found space in the midfield and tried his luck with a rocket from 25 metres out but his effort just scraped the crossbar.

The game took a turn when Kohler was dismissed for a tackle on Kruse.

David Dodd had a crack for Brisbane after sustained possession in the box but couldn't find a way through.

Fury continued to dominate after the break but Roar were looking more and more threatening.

Williams and McBreen were substituted for Chris Grossman and Dyron Daal to defend their precious lead.

Fowler was substituted in the 77th minute for Fred Agius as the home side battled to preserve the lead.

Roar sustained pressure and it paid off in the closing minutes with a strike from Van Dijk deflecting into the Fury net for 1-1.