Central Coast Mariners are also facing charges after they picked up six yellow cards in their season opener against Melbourne Victory on Thursday.

The Queensland teams both collected five yellows apiece as well during their showdown at Suncorp Stadium, but they escaped censure for fracas three minutes from time.

A statement from the FFA confirmed: "The independent Match Review Panel last night reviewed the 87th minute melee between Brisbane Roar and Gold Coast United from Saturday night.

"In reviewing the incident the MRP determined that there were no Red Card offences that escaped the attention of the referee.'

But it added: "Football Federation Australia advises that Brisbane Roar, Central Coast Mariners and Gold Coast United have been charged with the following Team Misconduct offences:

"• Brisbane Roar and Gold Coast United for Team Misconduct following the 87th minute melee. The clubs have until close of business on Wednesday to respond.

"• Brisbane Roar, Central Coast Mariners and Gold Coast United charged with Team Misconduct for having five (5) or more of their players cautioned during their Round 1 match."