By Nick Creely
FOOTBALL FEDERATION VICTORIA
SOCCER WRAP – ROUND 17
STATE LEAGUE 1 – SOUTH EAST
Casey Comets were unable to maintain the momentum from last week’s barnstorming victory, this time going down to St Kilda SC 1-0 at Comets Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
After brilliantly bouncing back against Mornington SC with a 2-1 win the week before away from home, the Comets were unable to replicate the result, in what was a winnable game.
In other results, Warragul United drew 2-2 with Beaumaris SC at Baxter Park, while South Springvale fell 4-1 against Mornington SC at Warner Reserve.
STATE LEAGUE 2 – SOUTH EAST
A dominant Doveton extended their break at the top of the table with a dominant 6-1 win over Heatherton United on Saturday night.
The struggling United managed to stick with the Doves somewhat in the first half, with the ladder leaders up 2-0.
The Doves were merciless in the second half, finding the back of the net on four more occasions to create a considerable distance from second spot.
Meanwhile, down at HA Smith Reserve, Berwick City couldn’t overcome a slow start to fall 2-1 against Old Scotch SC.
The City – in desperate need of a win against a middle-ranked side – found themselves down 2-1 at half time, and were unable to find enough momentum to score again.
David Di Lorio was the City goal scorer on the day.
Berwick City faces Frankston Pines this coming weekend, while Doveton returns home to take on Mazenod Victory FC.
STATE LEAGUE 5 – SOUTH
A dominant first half display by Pakenham United set up a comfortable 2-0 win over White Star Dandenong on Saturday at Greaves Reserve,
United scored almost immediately, with Lewis Mackie finding the back of the net to put the home side under the pump in the early stages.
Daniel Castillo scored once more before the half time break, and the United held firm in the second half to take the points in an impressive performance.
Casey Panthers also snared a big win against Knox United 2-1 at Prospect Hill.
The Panthers were level 1-1 at half time in the clash, but managed to score in the second half to set up the important win.
In other matches, Chelsea FC thumped Bunyip District 5-0 at Edithvale Reserve, Aspendale SC won 3-1 against Drouin at Jack Grut Reserve, while Somerville Eagles drew Old Mentonians 1-1.
Lyndale United FC had the bye.
