Caboolture FC 0–3 Brisbane Roar
International Club Friendly, 15 July 2026 – 17:30 local time

Brisbane Roar cruised to a comfortable 3-0 win over Caboolture FC in a pre-season friendly that underlined the A-League side’s class against their semi-professional hosts. The match, played at Caboolture Sports Club, allowed Roar’s new signings to integrate and gave fringe players valuable minutes.

Match Overview

From the outset, Brisbane Roar controlled possession and territory. Caboolture FC, competing in the Football Queensland Premier League, were forced to defend deep for long spells. The Roar’s superior fitness and technical ability shone through, and they could have won by a larger margin had it not been for some wasteful finishing in the second half.

First Half – Roar dominate

Brisbane opened the scoring in the 22nd minute. A neat passing sequence around the edge of the box ended with midfielder Jake O’Brien curling a left-footed shot into the bottom corner. The goal was the result of sustained pressure, with Caboolture unable to clear their lines effectively.

The second goal arrived just before half-time. A long ball over the top caught the Caboolture defence flat-footed, and striker Markus Andersen volleyed past the advancing goalkeeper. It was a clinical finish from the Danish forward, who is being trialled by Brisbane.

Second Half – Controlled finish

Brisbane made several substitutions at the break, and the game became more open as Caboolture tired. The third goal came in the 67th minute when a corner was headed home by defender Liam O’Connor (no relation to the earlier match). Caboolture had a brief spell of pressure but failed to test the Roar goalkeeper seriously.

Brisbane’s youngsters impressed in the closing stages, with several academy products showing composure on the ball. The final score of 3-0 reflected the difference in levels, but Caboolture can take pride in their organisation and effort.

Standout Players

• Markus Andersen (Brisbane Roar) – A strong debut, scoring one goal and linking up play well. His physical presence was a handful for the home defence.
• Jake O’Brien (Brisbane Roar) – Controlled the midfield and scored a classy opener.
• Caboolture FC goalkeeper – Made several saves to keep the scoreline respectable, particularly in the second half.

Pre-season Significance

For Brisbane Roar, the friendly was an important step in building match sharpness ahead of the new A-League season. New coach Craig Moore will have been pleased with the clean sheet and the integration of trialists. Caboolture FC, meanwhile, gain experience against professional opposition and will now focus on their league campaign.