Brisbane Roar vs Melbourne City In Pictures – Brisbane Upset Newly-Crowned Champs Melbourne

Brisbane upset newly-crowned champions Melbourne
James O'Shea netted two penalties in 3-0 victory for Roar
City had clinched the A League title one week earlier.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 25: Jordan Courtney-Perkins of the Roar and Jamie Maclaren of Melbourne City challenge for the ball during the A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City at Moreton Daily Stadium, on May 25, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Getty Images)

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 25: Joe Champness of the Roar takes on the defence of Scott Galloway of Melbourne City during the A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City at Moreton Daily Stadium, on May 25, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Getty Images)

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 25: Dylan Wenzel-Halls of the Roar is penalised for this tackle on Scott Galloway of Melbourne City during the A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City at Moreton Daily Stadium, on May 25, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Getty Images)

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 25: Alex Parsons of the Roar celebrates after scoring a goal during the A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City at Moreton Daily Stadium, on May 25, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Getty Images)

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 25: Alex Parsons of the Roar is congratulated by team mates after scoring a goal during the A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City at Moreton Daily Stadium, on May 25, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Getty Images)

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 25: Rahmat Akbari of the Roar is penalised and given a yellow card during the A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City at Moreton Daily Stadium, on May 25, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Getty Images)

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 25: Scott Neville of the Roar heads the ball during the A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City at Moreton Daily Stadium, on May 25, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Getty Images)

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 25: Dylan Wenzel-Halls of the Roar in action during the A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City at Moreton Daily Stadium, on May 25, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Getty Images)

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 25: Lucas Portelli of Melbourne City challenges Jesse Daley of the Roar during the A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City at Moreton Daily Stadium, on May 25, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Getty Images)

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 25: Naoki Tsubaki of Melbourne City in action during the A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City at Moreton Daily Stadium, on May 25, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Getty Images)

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 25: The Roar players celebrate victory after the A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City at Moreton Daily Stadium, on May 25, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Getty Images)

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 25: Jordan Courtney-Perkins and Scott Neville celebrates victory after the A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City at Moreton Daily Stadium, on May 25, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Getty Images)

Leigh Copson 25 May 2021

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Melbourne City’s first game since winning the A League title ended in a disappointing defeat.

City clinched their maiden title last Saturday but were aiming to extend a 10-game unbeaten run.

They made a nightmare start in Brisbane though.

James O’Shea gave Brisbane the lead from the spot on six minutes and they never looked back.

The Roar then doubled their lead seven minutes before half-time through Alex Parsons.

A second O’Shea spot-kick on 52 minutes wrapped up the win for Brisbane.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 25: Jordan Courtney-Perkins of the Roar and Jamie Maclaren of Melbourne City challenge for the ball during the A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City at Moreton Daily Stadium, on May 25, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Getty Images)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 25: Joe Champness of the Roar takes on the defence of Scott Galloway of Melbourne City during the A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City at Moreton Daily Stadium, on May 25, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Getty Images)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 25: Dylan Wenzel-Halls of the Roar is penalised for this tackle on Scott Galloway of Melbourne City during the A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City at Moreton Daily Stadium, on May 25, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Getty Images)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 25: Alex Parsons of the Roar celebrates after scoring a goal during the A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City at Moreton Daily Stadium, on May 25, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Getty Images)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 25: Alex Parsons of the Roar is congratulated by team mates after scoring a goal during the A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City at Moreton Daily Stadium, on May 25, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Getty Images)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 25: Rahmat Akbari of the Roar is penalised and given a yellow card during the A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City at Moreton Daily Stadium, on May 25, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Getty Images)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 25: Scott Neville of the Roar heads the ball during the A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City at Moreton Daily Stadium, on May 25, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Getty Images)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 25: Dylan Wenzel-Halls of the Roar in action during the A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City at Moreton Daily Stadium, on May 25, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Getty Images)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 25: Lucas Portelli of Melbourne City challenges Jesse Daley of the Roar during the A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City at Moreton Daily Stadium, on May 25, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Getty Images)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 25: Naoki Tsubaki of Melbourne City in action during the A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City at Moreton Daily Stadium, on May 25, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Getty Images)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 25: Lucas Portelli of Melbourne City challenges Jesse Daley of the Roar during the A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City at Moreton Daily Stadium, on May 25, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Getty Images)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 25: Alex Parsons of the Roar is congratulated by team mates after scoring a goal during the A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City at Moreton Daily Stadium, on May 25, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Getty Images)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 25: The Roar players celebrate victory after the A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City at Moreton Daily Stadium, on May 25, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Getty Images)