Fabio Gomes, the Brazilian hero who gives victory to Sydney FC

Entering the game, the South American striker scores a saving double to offer the Australian Cup to his team against Brisbane Roar

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2023-10-10 12:55:42

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Sydney FC won their second Australia Cup against Brisbane Roar by a score of 3 goals to 1, thanks to a double from their new Brazilian recruit Fabio Gomes in the second half. Entering the game in the 64th minute with his team trailing 1-0, Gomes quickly made the difference. Just 3 minutes after coming on, he converted a penalty awarded for a handball in the area, thus equalizing. Then in the final minutes of the match, the Brazilian striker sealed Sydney’s victory by scoring the third goal.

Coach Steve Corica was full of praise for Fabio Gomes after the match, describing his performance as “terrific”. The South American striker fulfilled his role perfectly by coming to decide the match despite a lack of rhythm after his recent arrival at the club.

Trailing 1-0 with 30 to play in the 2023 @AustraliaCup Final, someone needed to step up 🔼

Enter, Fabio 🇧🇷#SydneyIsSkyBlue | #AustraliaCup https://t.co/KCPsiXI8vh pic.twitter.com/VTHTkeBp3j

— Sydney FC (@SydneyFC) October 8, 2023

Thanks to this saving double, Sydney FC lifted its first trophy in 3 years and the first under the orders of Corica. Despite a few absences, this victory in the Australia Cup perfectly launches the Sky Blues season. As for Brisbane Roar, although generally dominant, the team could not resist the realism of Fabio Gomes, who proved to be the hero of this final. With this inaugural double, the Brazilian has already won the hearts of Sydney FC supporters.