Tara Murray
Caroline Springs George Cross will keep tinkering with things as it aims to get back on the winners list in the Victorian Premier League 1 competition.
After getting points in their first three matches, the Georgies have dropped their last two matches.
On Saturday night, they lost to the Bulleen Lions, 1-0.
Georgies coach Eric Vassiliadis said it wasn’t the result that they were after.
“Each week we’ve been thrown something different,” he said. “Yesterday [Saturday] we knew we were playing a decent team and they played quite deep and they like to score on the counter.
“We couldn’t score an early goal and they scored one against the run of play.
“They then kept us out,”
Vassiliadis said he couldn’t criticise the effort, the mindset and the output of the playing group in the early part of the season.
He said having bought in eight new players this season it was always going to take some time.
“It took us two to three years to build the successful side that we had,” he said.
“We had about eight changes and making changes and going up a level is always going to be challenging.
“We’re still trying to work out what our best team looks like which is difficult in the season.
“We’ve been playing some good teams in the league.”
Vassiliadis said they were struggling with a lack of potency in the front third as well as a little bit of composure and finesse.
He said they were hoping that would come when they settle things down a bit more.
The Georgies now have two wins, a draw and two losses for the season.
After two successive promotions, Vassiliadis said they didn’t feel out of place at this level.
“We’ve been in this situation before and worked on things and been able to turn it around,” he said.
“It’s a good team and a good club and good people and all that comes to the fore. We’re learning about this level.
“There is no doubt in my mind that this level isn’t beyond us. We could have won all our games.”
The Georgies this week face Melbourne Victory on Saturday evening. Victory was promoted like the Georgies for this season.
Vassiliadis said it brings another unique challenge and playing style. He said they would likely get some players back who will strengthen the squad.
“It’ll be a really tough game and we are looking forward to the challenge.”
Meanwhile in the third round of the Australia Cup, Westside Strikers were knocked out in a penalty shoot out against the Albion Rovers.
Melton Phoenix was also knocked out, losing 2-1 to Point Cook.
