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Brisbane Roar`s 4-3 victory over Sydney FC ended their winless streak, while Auckland FC defeated Melbourne City 3-0.

Brisbane Roar ended their 15-game winless streak with a stunning 4-3 victory over Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium. The match showcased an explosive start, with Brisbane taking an early lead through goals from Ben Halloran and Henry Hoare within the first 21 minutes. Sydney FC fought back, with Joel King scoring on the half-hour mark, but Brisbane quickly regained control with Adam Zimarino`s goal just before halftime and Lucas Harrington`s strike in the 71st minute.

Despite a late surge from Sydney, featuring goals from Tiago Quintal and Jordan Courtney-Perkins in the 84th and 87th minutes, Brisbane held on for the win. Sydney coach Ufuk Talay expressed frustration over the team`s performance, notably substituting key players like Adrian Segecic and Joel King at halftime due to their lack of impact. This match marked a significant turnaround for Brisbane, who remain at the bottom of the table despite the victory.

In another match, Auckland FC ended Melbourne City’s unbeaten run with a decisive 3-0 win. This result impacted the league standings, with Melbourne City still leading the table but now with a record of 7 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses. Auckland FC is closely trailing with 7 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses.

As it stands, Melbourne City tops the table with 24 points from 12 matches, followed by Adelaide United with 24 points from 11 matches. Auckland FC occupies third place with 23 points from 11 matches, while Sydney FC sits in fourth with 21 points from 13 matches. Brisbane Roar remains at the bottom with just 2 points from 12 matches.

Notable performances in the Brisbane vs. Sydney match included Jay O`Shea, who praised the team`s game plan, and Lucas Harrington, who scored his first A-League goal. Sydney`s Joe Lolley played a crucial role in setting up goals but was largely contained by Brisbane`s defense throughout the match.

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