Melton Phoenix coach Peter Schwellinger is happy with his side’s season-starting 2-0 win but believes there is plenty of improvement to come from his players.
The Phoenix took care of business against Altona North in the state league 4 game, scoring once in each half to secure the points.
“I’m definitely happy to get the three points but I wasn’t really happy with the way that we played,” Schwellinger said.
“We looked lethargic at times. Maybe the boys were a little nervous, being the first league game, and wanted to get it under their belts.
“Last year, we probably wouldn’t have won that game.
“This year we were able to grind it out and get away with it, which was a good sign.”
It was perennial scorer Jordan Borg who got things started for Melton, scoring the first goal in the lead-up to half-time.
The Phoenix doubled its advantage through Jason Moody in the second half.
Melton now turns its attention to the club’s first home match of the season, against Point Cook this week.
Point Cook had a 2-2 draw against Sebastopol on Saturday.
“It is going we be a very tough game,” Schwellinger said.
“Point Cook is amongst the favourites to win the league. That is what everyone has been saying throughout the pre-season.
“It is always tough to play them. We had a very good game last year when we played them at home but then they came back and beat us away.
“We expect a really hard battle. There is a rivalry there with them and we are really looking forward to taking them on.”
