The home side scored twice in the final 25 minutes to reclaim fifth spot and snap a four-game winless run.

Brisbane coach John Aloisi gambled with resting four key players ahead next week's AFC Champions League clash while Glory welcomed back Adam Taggart, Rhys Williams and Rostyn Griffiths.

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Both sides looked dangerous during a frenetic first 10 minutes with Adam Taggart shaving the woodwork and Jamie Maclaren drawing a sharp save from Liam Reddy.

Glory did take a goal into the break courtesy of a fine looping header from Richard Garcia in the 35th minute, only for Roar to draw level through a deflected Brett Holman effort shortly after the restart.

Maclaren spurned a pair of opportunities to hand the visitors the advantage and they were made to pay as Andy Keogh and returning captain Rostyn Griffiths both struck in the space of 10 minutes.

The result ends Wellington Phoenix's race for a finals berth and ties up the top six.  It also revives Glory’s outside chances of a home final, although they’ll need to either beat Melbourne City by four or win and hope Brisbane lose heavily to Phoenix in the final round.

In a full blooded contest the challenges were flying in and both sides were perhaps fortunate to have a full complement of players by the end.

Holman was left writhing in pain after a lunging challenge by Glory's Lucian Goian, the defender walking away without sanction. And Diego Castro's night ended prematurely when Jacob Pepper tackled the Glory star from behind, raking his studs down the Spaniard's calf. 

Castro returned for the second half but was subbed within five minutes, raising questions whether Glory fans will see the 34-year-old at nib again.

Sydney FC, Melbourne Victory, Melbourne City, Brisbane Roar, Perth Glory and Western Sydney Wanderers will contest the finals series.

GOALS

1-0 Glory: Garcia, 35’

From Castro’s deep right-sided cross, Garcia managed to skilfully loop a long-range header over Jamie Young and into the top corner.

1-1 Roar: Holman, 57’

Brisbane worked it left to Holman, who cut inside and saw his heavily-deflected effort dip inside the far post.

2-1 Glory: Keogh, 67’

Andy Keogh peeled off at the far post as Josh Risdon drove forward, with the fullback’s curling cross volleyed home first-time by the Irish striker.

3-1 Glory: Griffiths, 76’

Off the bench and immediately into the action, the Glory skipper made the most of his time on the edge of the area by curling a peach of a finish inside the far post.