Foxtel Y-League 2019/20 Round 5 Recap: Young Reds beaten by experienced Roar outfit

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Adelaide United Youth encountered a second defeat of the Foxtel Y-League 2019/20 season after a 5-1 loss to Brisbane Roar Youth at AJ Kelly Park on Saturday.

Lachlan Brook restored parity on 17 minutes to extinguish a third minute penalty from Mirza Muratovic, but the Brisbane striker would go on to score a hat-trick.

Indeed, it was rather one-way traffic after that as the Roar side, boasting considerable Hyundai A-League experience proved too strong.

United Youth Head Coach, Paul Pezos, fielded a young line-up and made two changes to his XI that defeated Melbourne City Youth 3-2 last weekend. Brook and new recruit Massimo Falco from Adelaide City both featured on the wings.

After conceding inside three minutes, Brook equalised with a curling effort which nestled into the bottom corner.

Former Reds midfielder, George Mells, put Roar Youth in front just before half-time while Muratovic slotted a second penalty following the re-start after Jack Hingert was again fouled in the box.

Jai Ingham then made it 4-1 with a tap-in from close range on 80 minutes and deep in stoppage time Muratovic completed his treble with an easy finish of his own.

Adelaide have a bye next week before returning to action at home to Perth Glory Youth.

Adelaide United Youth host Perth Glory Youth in Round 7 of the Foxtel Y-League 2019/20 season on Saturday, 28 December at Jack Smith Park. Kick-off is at 10.30am ACDT. Free entry.