Roar's finals dream over
Adelaide United has knocked Brisbane Roar out of the finals race with a drought-breaking 2-0 victory at Hindmarsh Stadium on Saturday night.
The Reds took the lead through an opportunist Fabian Barbiero goal in the seventh minute before vice-captain Lucas Pantelis doubled the advantage early in the second half.
Adelaide United has little to play for next week but the victory, its first since Round 18, does mean it can avoid the wooden spoon if Central Coast fails to win its remaining games.
The result also means the Hyundai A-League's top-six has been confirmed with a round to play.
It was a disappointing effort by the Roar which had everything to play for - the second-half send-off of captain Matt McKay inflicting further pain for the visiting side.
Meanwhile, the Hyundai A-League match between Central Coast Mariners and Newcastle Jets FC scheduled for 6pm (AEDT) tonight at Bluetongue Stadium has been postponed due to heavy rain.
FFA officials have met with representatives from both Clubs, the host broadcaster FOX Sports and the venue and agreed that the pitch was not suitable for play.
The match has been rescheduled for Monday at 7.30pm.
In the National Youth League, the AIS defeated Melbourne Victory 2-0, Adelaide United drew with Brisbane Roar 4-4 and the match between Central Coast and Newcastle was also postponed due to the condition of Bluetongue Stadium.