4. QLD D2: Grange Thistle SC 4–0 Moreton Bay United Reserves

Grange Thistle SC delivered a comprehensive 4–0 victory over Moreton Bay United Reserves in Queensland Division 2 action on 25 July. The result keeps Grange Thistle firmly in the promotion chase, while the visitors slumped to a seventh successive away defeat.

Clinical First‑Half Display

Grange Thistle wasted no time asserting their dominance. Inside the first 15 minutes, striker Jack Williams opened the scoring with a powerful header from a corner. Ten minutes later, midfielder Lucas Moore doubled the lead with a low drive from 20 yards that skipped past the goalkeeper.

The third goal came just before half‑time, as Williams turned provider, cutting back for winger Connor O’Shea to sweep home from close range. At 3–0, the contest was effectively over.

Second‑Half Consolidation

Moreton Bay United Reserves attempted to rally after the break but could not find a way past Grange Thistle’s organised defence. The home side added a fourth in the 72nd minute, substitute Tom Bailey finishing off a rapid counter‑attack to complete the rout.

Standings and Implications

Grange Thistle SC moved up to third place in the QLD D2 table, level on points with second‑placed side. Moreton Bay United Reserves remain rooted to the bottom of the standings, now 12 points from safety with only six games remaining. Relegation looks increasingly inevitable for the struggling side.