Adelaide United’s Thrilling Comeback Marks a Turning Point

Coopers Stadium, Adelaide

A-LEAGUE 2024-2025

Adelaide United

vs

Perth Glory

29 Nov 8:35 AM

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Adelaide’s Second-Half Surge Secures Victory in Unite Round

Adelaide United proved their mettle in an electrifying Unite Round clash, overcoming a sluggish start to earn a 3-2 victory against Brisbane Roar in Sydney. The Reds displayed exceptional grit, rallying twice from behind to snatch the win. Central to their resurgence was Zach Clough, whose pivotal goal less than a minute into the second half ignited the turnaround.

 A Tale of Two Halves for Adelaide United

Adelaide struggled to find their footing in the first half, trailing 2-1 at the break. Reflecting on the match, Zach Clough admitted the team lacked energy early on.

“We were a little bit flat in the first half. It took us some time to get going,” Clough said. “But sometimes that’s how it goes in games. We were down 2-1 at halftime, and when you’re losing, it can be tough. But we came through it, and three points is brilliant to move on with.”

The halftime team talk proved pivotal. Clough highlighted the rallying call from head coach Carl Veart, whose words spurred the team into action.

Veart’s Inspiring Message Sparks Transformation

“Carl asked us, ‘What kind of team do we want to be?’ Do we want to be the team that falls apart when things aren’t going well? Or do we want to be the team that changes the game at halftime?” Clough recounted. “I think we showed that in the second half. We came out strong, scored early, and played the way we know we can. Now it’s about staying consistent, improving, and staying focused for next week.”

Clough’s lightning-fast goal after halftime set the tone for Adelaide’s resurgence, while Archie Goodwin’s first competitive goal for the club in the 62nd minute secured the win. The Reds’ fighting spirit and tactical adjustments were evident as they outplayed Brisbane in the second half.

Adelaide’s Path Forward

Adelaide United’s remarkable comeback sends a clear message to the rest of the competition: this team is ready to rise to the challenge. Maintaining consistency will be the key as the Reds push forward in their campaign.