Tara Murray
Caroline Springs George Cross continues to fight through the tough times in the Victorian Premier League 1 competition.
Having had an up and down season in their first season in the VPL1 competition, the Georgies managed to get their third win on the board on Saturday.
Facing the North Geelong Warriors, which had claimed four points from its last two matches, it was the Georgies that led 1-0 at half time.
Both sides scored in the second half, but that first half lead proved to be the difference, with the Georgies winning 2-1.
Georgies coach Eric Vassiliadis said the playing group continues to show plenty of fight and was happy to get another win on the board.
“It was an important win for us,” he said. “It was more than just about the score.
“It’s about making sure we don’t allow this period of disruption to dictate us.”
Vassiliadis said they were wary of the Warriors heading into the game on their recent form despite where they were sitting on the ladder.
He said they should have closed the game out a lot earlier than they did, but didn’t have any luck going their way which made it harder than it should have been.
“During the week there were a couple of things we could have been doing better,” he said. “It was about being a little bit more cleaner and positive with the way we do things.”
The win moves the Georgies to 10th on the ladder with three wins, three draws and six losses.
Vassiliadis said they were adjusting to things that aren’t going their way which might have gone their way in previous years.
“I don’t think we’re getting the results we deserve,” he said. “It’s the psychological side of things and we need to try and ensure we still have that belief.
“We’ve been struggling with some injuries and nursing players throughout the squad. We should start getting some guys back the next few weeks.”
It’s a big few weeks for the Georgies who are still alive in the Australia Cup. They face Altona City on May 15 in round six of the Victorian stage.
A win would take the Georgies into the national stage. It would be the first time Vassiliadis has taken them that far if they get there.
“The cup is a great opportunity for the club,” he said. “We want to secure a spot in the final 32.”
In the VPL1 competition, Vassiliadis said they were hoping on the win would help them turn their season around.
The Georgies face Kingston City on Saturday night in the next round.
In the state league 4 west competition, Melton Phoenix had a 3-1 win against Barnstoneworth United.
In state league 5 west, Spring Hills had a 3-0 loss to Deakin University.
