It took a new coach and a bit of momentum, but Oakleigh Cannons claimed the biggest NPLV scalp last week.
South Melbourne showed it in fact could be beaten, succumbing to a 2-0 loss at the hands of the Cannons.
Goals to Lambros Honos and new signing Mirjan Pavlovic, one in each half was enough to finish off South, who dropped their first three points in the season and subsequently dropped to third place. Both Oakleigh Cannons and South Melbourne have Friday night matches, playing Green Gully and North Geelong Warriors respectively.
While the top three clubs on the ladder are standing on equal points, Heidelberg United’s goal difference has pushed it up on top. While George Katzakis has lost four players in the mid-season transfer window, he’s picked up some quality players including stalwart Mark McGough, as well State League One player Jason Koutsodontis and Mitchell Walsh from a NPL U20s side.
Their opponents this Sunday, Werribee City have also been busy in the transfer window and have increased their front line in the search of more goals. They are still two points away from being safety away from relegation and come into a tough run that will see them take on the top three in successive weeks.
Stuck in the middle of the ladder, Northcote City is hoping to build some momentum but face a formidable Melbourne Knights.
Northcote City were finally able bounce back when they claimed a 3-1 victory over Green Gully last week.
