Key match for both teams | (Credit: Cam Wheeler) Key match for both teams | (Credit: Cam Wheeler)

This match has now been moved to Sunday the 16th of January, 3.00pm EDT and will be played at Epping Stadium due to the devastating floods in Queensland.

Before the completion of last week’s matches, the Roar would have been undisputed favourites to take out this match against The Victory.

This is now not the case, as Melbourne have produced a late surge in hope for a place in the play-offs after upsetting Canberra last Saturday, through an early goal by international striker Jodie Taylor.

It was a win The Victory needed in order to regain confidence and put them in good stead for the challenging task ahead, as they take on the Westfield W-League leaders.

The Roar managed to retain the top spot after beating Sydney FC in a thrilling New Years day clash which was enough to excite fans from every team.

There’s no doubt that the Brisbane Roar will be playing this match for all those Queenslanders who have sadly been affected by the devastating floods.

Not only will this game play a vital role in the final standings of Westfield W-League 2010/11 season, it now also holds sentimental value to many of the players, as they compete for State pride more than ever.

Roar defender Karla Reuter, has been touched by this tragedy as her home town of Toowoomba was heavily affected. “I can’t express how much it will mean for all Queenslanders if the Australian football family really dug deep and donated to the flood relief, it’s going to take years for Queensland to recover from this and every cent will help,” said Reuter.

Furthermore, Football Federation Victoria & Melbourne Victory have generously offered to donate all gate takings from this match to the Queensland flood appeal.

Donations can be made at www.qld.gov.au/floods

Brisbane Roar v Melbourne Victory

Sunday, 16 January 2010

Epping Stadium, Melbourne

Local kick-off: 3.00pm

Referee: Kate Jacewicz

Assistant referees: Danielle Anderson and Elizabeth Hyland

Fourth official: Melanie Crawford

Brisbane Roar: 1. Casey DUMONT (gk), 2. Laura ALLEWAY, 3. Karla REUTER, 4. Clare POLKINGHORNE (C), 5. Brooke SPENCE, 6. Kim CARROLL, 7. Joanne BURGESS, 8. Elise KELLOND-KNIGHT, 10. Lana HARCH, 11. Aivi LUIK, 12. Rebekah STOTT, 13. Tameka BUTT, 14. Amy CHAPMAN, 15. Erika ELZE, 16. Lauren COLTHORPE, 17. Emily GIELNIK, 18. Kennya CORDNER 19. Lisa DE VANNA, 20. Kate STEWART (gk)

*four to be omitted*

In: Erika ELZE (promoted), Emily GIELNIK (promoted), Karla REUTER (returns from suspension)

Out: Nil

Unavailable: Nil

Melbourne Victory: 1. Melissa BARBIERI (GK), 2. Rita MANKOWSKA, 3. Marlies OOSTDAM, 5. Louisa BISBY, 6. Maika RUYTER-HOOLEY, 7. Snez VELJANOVSKA, 8. Ella MASTRANTONIO, 9. Stephanie CATLEY,  11. Kendall FLETCHER, 12. Amy JACKSON, 13. Ashley BROWN, 17. Caitlin FRIEND, 18. Ursula HUGHSON, 19. Enza BARILLA, 20. Brianna DAVEY (GK).

In: Rita MANKOWSKA

Out: Jodie TAYLOR (1 week)

Unavailable: Nil