Melton Phoenix’s good recent form has finally transpired into a win against Melbourne Lions in FFV state league 5 west.
After a slow start, the Phoenix have taken it up to some of the higher sides before a bye last week.
The week off didn’t halt their momentum, as they produced one of their best performances of the season.
The Phoenix had a two-goal lead at half-time, before the Lions scored their first to reduce the margin to one goal.
After a few scares, the Phoenix got back on track and scored twice to get the much-needed win, 4-1.
Jason Hill continued his good form, scoring a hat-trick.
Seventeen-year-old Andrew Robortella scored his first goal at senior level.
The win is the Phoenix’s second and moves them to 10th on the ladder, ahead of hosting Keilor Wolves on Saturday under lights.
Westside Strikers returned to the top of the table with a 4-0 win against Keilor Wolves.
Josh D’Alessi scored twice, while Sam Orchard and Jordan Borg scored once.
The win moves the Strikers one point ahead of Gisborne which had a bye.
In state league 4 west, Spring Hills lost its first game of the season.
Travelling up the coast to take on Bell Park, the Stallions lost 1-0.
The loss means the Stallions slip further behind the top side and are now sitting fifth, 10 points behind the top side.
