Phoenix’s big win

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A stunning goal spree leaves Melton Phoenix needing just a draw in the final round of the FV state league 5 west season to seal promotion,

The Phoenix did a demolition job on Tarneit United, winning 14-0 on Saturday to ensure it remained in contention for second spot.

Phoenix led 4-0 at half time, but that was only the start of things for the side.

The Phoenix scored its fifth goal in the 55th minute and made it six just a minute later.

The goals kept going and there would be 10 all up in the second half to seal the massive win.

Reese Kelic scored four goals, while Alex Dimond scored three and Kyle Caruana, Lachlan Stafford and Jason Moody scored two goals each.

The win moves the Phoenix into second place on the ladder, equal on points with West Point, but importantly one goal ahead in goal difference.

The two teams face each other in the final round.

Balmoral has already sealed top spot and the first promotion spot, with the Phoenix and West Point fighting for the second spot.

Whichever team finishes three will go through to a play off to be promoted.

In state league 3 north-west, Westside Strikers fate remains in the air heading into the final round.

The Strikers had a 2-1 loss to Diamond Valley United on Saturday.

The Strikers sit third bottom ahead of the last round and can’t finish any higher, but can slip a spot.

The bottom two teams get relegated, while third-last will play off in a play off.

In state league 4 west, Spring Hills suffered another big loss, this time to championship hopeful Surf Coast, 6-2.

Spring Hills will finish the season in second bottom and be relegated no matter the result in the final round.

In the National Premier League 3 competition, Caroline Springs George Cross made it a 15th straight win to win the season.

Having already secured promotion and the championship, the Georgies beat the Essendon Royals, 1-0.