Brisbane's A-League team will take strong momentum into Wednesday's FFA Cup tie after overpowering their Brisbane Premier League opponents. 

Marquee signing Massimo Maccarone showed his class and experience in his first appearance for the club, coming off the bench in the second half to score a brace as the boys in Orange completed their comeback. 

The win gives the Roar a huge confidence boost ahead of the team's blockbuster Cup tie on August 9 against fierce rivals Melbourne Victory at Perry Park, Bowen Hills. 

Against an inexperience first-half Roar line-up, Peninsula Power took the lead in the 2nd minute when Dean Briggs’ free kick from 35 metres out beat Roar stopper Tom Bilic. 

Brisbane’s equaliser in the first half came in the 30th minute after trialist Peter Skapetis made a brilliant run into the area to then finish from close range.

Power then went ahead 2-1 against a young Roar side in the 38th minute through a close range strike from attacking midfielder Thomas Strickland. 

An experienced and classy Brisbane Roar side then dominated the second half creating numerous opportunities and young striker Nick D'Agostino drew the visitors level with a fine header from a pinpoint cross from Captain Matt McKay to make it 2-2.

The fans at AJ Kelly Park were the first to witness marquee signing Massimo Maccarone’s debut Brisbane Roar goal, with the Italian striker slotting home a penalty in the 75th minute following a handball by fullback Jarrod Austin.

The former English Premier League footballer bagged his second two minutes before the final whistle, finishing from an acute angle after rounding the keeper to seal the Roar’s second win of pre-season. 

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