This title race refuses to crack

Nobody is giving an inch in the NPL QLD Premiership race.

Peninsula Power and Lions FC both produced emphatic victories in Round 17, ensuring the gap at the summit remains unchanged as the competition's two heavyweights continue to trade blows.

League leaders Peninsula Power maintained their three-point advantage with a commanding 3-1 victory over Brisbane Roar B.

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Japanese playmaker Hiroshi Miyazawa was the star of the show, producing a superb hat-trick to continue Power's relentless march towards the Premiership.

Lions FC responded in equally emphatic fashion, dismantling Wynnum Wolves 6-2 to ensure the pressure remains firmly on the leaders.

Golden Boot leader Alex Fiechtner continued his extraordinary campaign by scoring his 28th goal of the season, while Jerson Lagos added a brace as Lions stayed within striking distance with a game in hand.

Brisbane City produced one of the highest-scoring performances of the weekend, defeating Magic United 5-3.

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Marcus Barnes and Joel Anich both bagged braces as City outlasted their opponents in an entertaining contest.

Rochedale Rovers also enjoyed a convincing afternoon, with Novak Kljajic scoring twice in a 4-1 victory over Gold Coast Knights.

Elsewhere, Moreton City Excelsior edged Gold Coast United 1-0, while Olympic FC claimed a valuable 2-1 away win against Eastern Suburbs.