Brisbane Roar strengthened their grip on sixth spot in the A-League thanks to a 1-0 win over Western United on Sunday.
Mirza Muratovic's 61st-minute goal proved to be enough for Robbie Fowler's men at Mars Stadium in Ballarat.
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The result moved Brisbane four points clear of Western United in the last finals spot in the A-League table.
Brisbane had to wait until just after the hour-mark to find a breakthrough.
Brad Inman dispossessed debutant Tomoki Imai before squaring a pass for 20-year-old forward Muratovic to tuck away.
Finished by Muratovic but created by Inman
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After a slow start to the season, Fowler's Brisbane have collected 17 points from their past eight games.
