Match Report
The table read 11th (Gold Coast United, 20 pts) against 8th (Olympic FC Brisbane, 26 pts), 6 points apart. The last five rounds placed Gold Coast United 5th in the league for form — higher than their 11th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.18/1.77 for Gold Coast United and 1.77/1.95 for Olympic FC Brisbane (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.83.
Gold Coast United entered with seven losses in a row.
10 meetings are on record — 2 won by Gold Coast United, 4 by Olympic FC Brisbane, 4 drawn, at 2.7 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 40% of the meetings went to the host.
Coplick Family Sports Park Tallebudgera staged the fixture, a ground that holds 1,000. On the scoreboard, Gold Coast United led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 3-0.
Goal scorers
Gold Coast United: Chris Lucas (43'), Logan Sambrook (69'), Chris Lucas (90')
Key stats
Possession: Gold Coast United 43% · Olympic FC Brisbane 57% · Total shots: 15-7 · On target: 8-2 · Corners: 3-3