Palm Beach SC have made a strong pre-season statement with a 3-1 win over an in-form Sunshine Coast FC in the Macron Cup on Saturday afternoon.
Sharks led 3-0 at A.J. Kelly Park before Fire found a late consolation.
Forward Daniel Grzic handed Sharks an early lead to extend his pre-season goalscoring run to four goals in six games.
Grzic’s goal ensured the PlayStation® 4 NPL Queensland Champions led 1-0 at the break, before substitute Julian Matthews extended the advantage midway through the second half with his second in two games.
Ethan Grimley sealed the result shortly after Matthews’ effort by making it 3-0 it for Grae Piddick’s side, despite Rhys Roberts pulling one back for Fire in the 78th minute.
Fire will now face fourth placed Moreton Bay United on Saturday in the playoffs at 3:00pm at AJ Kelly Park.
Sunshine Coast FC 1 (Rhys ROBERTS 78′)
Palm Beach SC 3 (Daniel GRZIC 8′, Julian MATTHEWS 64′, Ethan GRIMLEY 75′)
