State League 1 – North-West Group
Clifton Hill emerged victorious in the round’s blockbuster derby against Yarraville. The hosts refused to buckle despite Doxa’s efforts to nick a point at their ground. A late strike from Lorenzi in the 87th minute sealed a 2-1 win, a massive result that hoisted the Greek Australian side to eighth in the standings. This weekend, Clifton Hill welcome Upfield, while Yarraville face Corio.
It was a goal fest at Brimbank Stallions, where Westvale Olympic delivered a cracking 4-3 away win. The Greek Australian outfit’s flair and fightback saw them climb to seventh, finally building a buffer from the dreaded drop zone. Next up, Westvale Olympic face a stern test away at Western Suburbs.
Panellinios head into this week’s “blue and white” derby with morale at rock bottom after a 0-1 home defeat to Upfield last weekend, leaving them licking their wounds.
State League 1 – South-East Group
Aris South Springvale are flying high, sitting top of the table with a game in hand. The “yellow and blacks” cruised to a 2-0 win away at Old Scotch, looking every bit ready to battle for promotion to VPL2. Next weekend, South Springvale head to Beaumaris.
Before that, however, Aris will face Malvern City in this weekend’s catch-up round. The big derby is scheduled for 8.30pm.
Malvern City bagged a massive home win against Mornington, edging out a 2-1 thriller to close in on the summit. The Greek Australian side will face another tough test next weekend, hosting the formidable Hampton East Brighton.
The round was a roaring success for the third “blue and white” team in the group, Bayside Argonauts. The “Argonauts” sailed to a 2-0 victory away at Gippsland United, cementing their third spot in the standings, just one point behind leaders Aris. Next up, Bayside Argonauts host the tough and talented Doveton.
State League 2 – North-West Group
It was a grim round for the Greek Australian sides in the North-West Group of State League 2. Table topping Altona East Phoenix suffered a painful 2-3 home defeat to Uni Hill Eagles, while Mill Park were thumped 1-3 at home by Williamstown. Next weekend, PAOK welcome Western Eagles, and Mill Park travel to face Geelong Rangers.
State League 2 – South-East Group
Bentleigh United Cobras couldn’t find a way through in their away clash against Berwick City, falling 1-0 despite a spirited effort. The “yellow and blacks” will look to bounce back when they host fourth-placed Knox City next weekend.
Chisholm United returned to winning ways, edging out bottom placed Doncaster Rovers 3-2. The Oakleigh-based Greek Australian side grabbed a vital three points to breathe easier ahead of a tough run-in. Next, they face Noble Park United away.
State League 3 – South-East Group
Waverley Wanderers are leading the charge after a commanding 3-0 away win over Ashburton United, sending a clear message to rivals. The “yellow and blacks” will look to keep the pressure on when they host bottom-placed Greater Dandenong next weekend.
State League 4 – East Group
East Kew’s Olympiacos clinched a hard-fought 2-1 away win against Yarra Jets in a match brimming with intensity and tough tackles. The “red and whites” will aim to keep the momentum going when they host Monbulk Rangers next weekend.
State League 4 – North Group
Who could stop Keon Park’s AEK last weekend? The “yellow and blacks” obliterated Thornbury Athletic 6-0, sitting pretty atop the standings alongside Melbourne University. Next, the “two-headed eagle” travel to face Moonee Ponds United.
It was a tough weekend for the other two Greek Australian sides in the group. West Preston fell 0-2 at home to Moonee Ponds United, while Apollon’s Darebin United couldn’t match Melbourne University’s quality, losing 3-1 away. Next weekend, the two “blue and white” clubs lock horns in a storied derby at Preston’s ground.
Full Round 11 Results and Round 12 Fixtures
State League 1 – North-West Group
Round 11 Results
Brimbank Stallions – Westvale Olympic 3-4
Clifton Hill – Yarraville Glory 2-1
Western Suburbs – Upfield 0-1
Round 12 Fixtures
Saturday 21 June
Clifton Hill – Upfield 3pm
Western Suburbs – Westvale Olympic 3pm
Yarraville Glory – Corio 5pm
Table
Keilor Park – 11 games, 22 points
Ballarat City – 11 games, 19 points
Upfield – 11 games, 19 points
Sydenham Park – 11 games, 18 points
Banyule – 11 games, 18 points
Westgate – 11 games, 16 points
Westvale Olympic – 11 games, 15 points
Clifton Hill – 11 games, 14 points
Western Suburbs – 11 games, 14 points
Corio – 11 games, 9 points
Yarraville Glory – 11 games, 7 points
Brimbank Stallions – 11 games, 7 points
State League 1 – South-East Group
Round 11 Results
Gippsland United – Bayside Argonauts 0-2
Malvern City – Mornington 2-1
Old Scotch – South Springvale 0-2
Round 12 Fixtures
Saturday 21 June
Beaumaris – South Springvale 3pm
Malvern City – Hampton East Brighton 3pm
Bayside Argonauts – Doveton 3pm
Table
South Springvale – 10 games, 22 points
Mornington – 11 games, 21 points
Bayside Argonauts – 10 games, 21 points
Malvern City – 10 games, 20 points
Doveton – 11 games, 18 points
Hampton East Brighton – 10 games, 16 points
Beaumaris – 10 games, 13 points
Mazenod – 11 games, 11 points
Old Scotch – 10 games, 10 points
Collingwood – 11 games, 10 points
Gippsland United – 11 games, 9 points
Brandon Park – 8 games, 4 points
State League 2 – North-West Group
Round 11 Results
Altona East Phoenix – Uni Hill Eagles 2-3
Mill Park – Williamstown 1-3
Round 12 Fixtures
Friday 20 June
Altona East Phoenix – Western Eagles 8.30pm
Saturday, 21 June
Geelong Rangers – Mill Park 3pm
Table
Altona East Phoenix – 11 games, 25 points
Lalor United – 10 games, 25 points
Whittlesea Ranges – 11 games, 22 points
Uni Hill Eagles – 11 games, 18 points
Albion – 11 games, 18 points
Mill Park – 11 games, 14 points
Williamstown – 11 games, 13 points
Western Eagles – 10 games, 13 points
Craigieburn – 10 games, 11 points
Strathmore – 10 games, 9 points
Geelong – 11 games, 8 points
Dallas City – 11 games, 7 points
State League 2 – South-East Group
Round 11 Results
Chisholm United – Doncaster Rovers 3-2
Berwick City – Bentleigh United Cobras 1-0
Round 12 Fixtures
Friday 20 June
Noble Park – Chisholm United 8.30pm
Saturday 21 June
Bentleigh United Cobras – Knox City 3pm
Table
St Kilda – 11 games, 23 points
Skye United – 10 games, 21 points
Casey – 11 games, 21 points
Knox – 10 games, 17 points
Peninsula – 11 games, 17 points
Mooroolbark – 11 games, 16 points
Berwick – 11 games, 14 points
Bentleigh United Cobras – 11 games, 12 points
North Caulfield – 11 games, 11 points
Chisholm United – 11 games, 8 points
Noble Park – 11 games, 8 points
Doncaster Rovers – 11 games, 4 points
State League 3 – South-East Group
Round 11 Results
Ashburton United – Waverley Wanderers 0-3
Round 12 Fixtures
Saturday 21 June
Waverley Wanderers – Greater Dandenong 3pm
Table
Waverley Wanderers – 11 games, 23 points
Dandenong South – 10 games, 21 points
Hampton Park United – 11 games, 19 points
Sandringham – 11 games, 18 points
Croydon – 11 games, 16 points
Elwood – 10 games, 16 points
Heatherton United – 11 games, 16 points
White Star – 11 games, 15 points
Middle Park – 10 games, 11 points
Ashburton United – 11 games, 7 points
Rowville – 10 games, 6 points
Greater Dandenong – 11 games, 3 points
State League 4 – East Group
Round 11 Results
Yarra Jets – East Kew 1-2
Round 12 Fixtures
Saturday 21 June
East Kew – Monbulk Rangers 3pm
Table
Manningham Juventus – 11 games, 28 points
Ringwood – 11 games, 24 points
Albert Park – 11 games, 24 points
Kings Domain – 11 games, 22 points
Riversdale – 11 games, 18 points
East Kew – 11 games, 16 points
Mount Waverley – 11 games, 14 points
Villareal – 11 games, 11 points
Yarra Jets – 11 games, 9 points
Docklands – 11 games, 8 points
Monbulk – 10 games, 4 points
Knox – 10 games, 4 points
State League 4 – North Group
Round 11 Results
Keon Park – Thornbury Athletic 6-0
Melbourne University – Darebin United 3-1
West Preston – Moonee Ponds United 0-2
Round 12 Fixtures
Saturday 21 June
Moonee Ponds – Keon Park 3pm
West Preston – Darebin United 5pm
Table
Keon Park – 11 games, 27 points
Melbourne University – 11 games, 27 points
Fawkner – 11 games, 25 points
Watsonia Heights – 11 games, 25 points
Moonee Ponds United – 10 games, 17 points
Moonee Valley – 11 games, 16 points
West Preston – 10 games, 14 points
Darebin United – 10 games, 11 points
Stars – 11 games, 10 points
Thornbury Athletic – 11 games, 6 points
Moreland – 9 games, 3 points
Glenroy Lions – 10 games, 0 points
