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Georgies strong run of form continues

Caroline Springs George Cross has found its groove in the Victorian Premier League 1 competition.

The Georgies have now won their last four games and scored five goals in each of the past two matches including on the weekend.

Georgies coach Eric Vassiliadis said they’d made a few changes to get things to start falling their way.

“It’s a difficult competition and seeing the results, anyone can beat anyone,” he said.

“We made some changes to the squad to keep people on their feet.

“We changed our tactical set up defensively as well and we’ve worked on mindset and what we want to achieve.

“The players are working really hard.”

Vassiliadis said while happy with the run of form, they know they can’t take their foot off the pedal.

The Georgies have moved up to third on the table with their four wins in a row.

“We have to stay focused and make sure we stay focused,” he said.

“It’s a unique year the way it is with promotion spots and play off spots the way the top six is.

“We have to continue to focus on behaviours and the right mindset.”

Vassiliadis said Saturday’s result against Langwarrin was a surprising one, with the Georgies winning 5-1.

The Geogies led 2-0 at half time before increasing it to 4-0. Langwarrin got one back, before the Georgies responded with a late goal.

Saif-Eddine Sakhi scored three goals for the Georgies.

“They had no answer for Saif,” Vassiliadis said. “ We were aggressive defensively as well.

“It was good for the club to do it front of our people, it was a good day for us.”

Vassiliadis said they had been able to score all season but for them it was about limiting the opposition hitting the scoreboard.

He said they were starting to get rewarded for their hard work.

“We have some real talent in attack,” he said. “We’re getting into some positions and more times than not finding the back of the net.”

The Georgies are at home this week against North Sunshine Eagles, The Eagles won the match between the sides back in round one.

Vassiliadis said the old Sunshine rivals have been in good form in recent weeks.and they won’t take them lightly.

Meanwhile in the FV state league 4 west competition, Melton Phoenix and Westside Strikers both had wins.

The Phoenix beat Barwon, 4-2, while the Strikers beat Balmoral, 4-3.

Both sides sit on 15 points.

In state league 5 west, Spring Hills lost to Maidstone United, 2-1.

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