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Roar shore up finals spot by downing Victory – The World Game
A vintage effort from veteran striker Scott McDonald has helped Brisbane consolidate a top four A-League spot, with a 2-1 win over Melbourne Victory in Sydney on Wednesday.
McDonald opened the scoring at Bankwest Stadium and consistently tested Victory with his purposeful runs, shrewd passing, layoffs and good decision making.
The win shored up fourth spot for the Roar, who still have two games left and move within two points of the second and third-placed sides, who have each played one less game.
McDonald’s 56th minute header from a fine cross by Bradden Inman took a slight deflection and Victory goalkeeper Matt Acton was unable to keep it out.
A mid-season si…
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