Melbourne City has beaten Brisbane Roar 1-0 in what could prove a key match in the battle for a finals spot.

Jonatan Germano’s 5th minute strike was enough to earn City the three points and move them eight points clear of the Roar in sixth place, though Brisbane has a game in hand.

City is now stong favourites to play finals football, with defending champions the Roar looking ever more likely to miss out.

More to come.