It was a mixed bag for the Greek Australian sides in the North-West group over the weekend, with only Yarraville’s Doxa tasting the sweet thrill of victory.
State League 1 – North-West
Westvale Olympic, sitting fourth in the table, battled to a goalless draw away at Banyule City. The 0-0 result left both sides frustrated, with neither able to break the deadlock. This Saturday, Westvale will host Clifton Hill in a Greek Australian derby brimming with blue-and-white passion.
Clifton Hill also had to settle for a point, fighting out a thrilling 3-3 draw at Ballarat City. The “Men from the Hill” showed plenty of grit but couldn’t nick all three points.
Western Suburbs had a day to forget, slumping to a heavy 0-3 home defeat against table-toppers Keilor Park. They’ll look to bounce back when they face Yarraville in another Greek Australian derby this weekend.
Doxa Yarraville, meanwhile, are heading into that clash with a spring in their step after a hard-fought 2-1 away win over Upfield. The result has boosted morale at the club as they gear up for a challenging run-in.
State League 1 – South-East
Malvern City are looking unstoppable at the top of the South-East group. The Greek Australian side clinched a massive 3-1 victory in their blockbuster derby against second-placed Bayside Argonauts, cementing their spot at the summit. This Saturday, Malvern face a tricky trip to Collingwood City, while the Argonauts head to Freeway Reserve to take on Brandon Park.
South Springvale’s Aris hit another bump in the road, managing only a 3-3 draw against Brandon Park despite throwing everything at them. The result was a spectacle for the neutrals but left Aris’ loyal supporters gutted, as they missed a chance to close the gap on the leaders. This weekend, they’ll travel to face Gippsland United.
State League 2 – North-West
Table-toppers Altona East Phoenix kept their cool, battling to a 1-1 draw against Dallas City. The “Dikefalos” remain in pole position and will look to keep their promotion push on track when they face Whittlesea Ranges away on Friday.
Mill Park put up a valiant fight but fell 4-2 away at Strathmore. The “Pigeons” showed plenty of heart but couldn’t match their hosts’ quality. This Saturday, they’ll face a daunting trip to Lalor United, one of the division’s toughest venues.
State League 2 – South-East
Chisholm United grafted hard but had to settle for a 1-1 draw away at Skye United. The Oakleigh-based side pushed for the win but were held by their hosts’ quality. This Friday, they’ll host Bentleigh United Cobras in another Greek Australian derby.
The Cobras, however, are heading into that clash with their tails between their legs after a 2-1 home defeat to St Kilda. The loss has left them languishing in 10th, dangerously close to the drop zone.
State League 3 – South-East
Waverley Wanderers were in scintillating form, smashing six goals past Sandringham in a 6-1 rout. The “Yellow and Black” are breathing down the necks of the leaders and will fancy their chances when they host Middle Park this Saturday.
State League 4 – East
East Kew’s Olympiakos kept their promotion hopes alive with a gritty 1-0 home win over Docklands Athletic. This Saturday, they’ll face a stern test away at third-placed Albert Park.
State League 4 – North
Keon Park’s AEK endured a painful 2-0 home defeat to Watsonia Heights. They’ll look to regroup when they host Fawkner on Friday.
West Preston were in top form, storming to a 5-2 away win over Moonee Valley Knights. The “Greens” will aim to keep the momentum going when they face Thornbury Athletic at home on Saturday.
Darebin United’s Apollon edged out Heidelberg Stars 1-0, keeping their mid-table position secure. This Saturday, they’ll travel to Watsonia Heights for another tough away day.
Fixtures and Standings
State League 1 – North-West
Round 14 Results
Banyule City – Westvale Olympic 0 – 0
Western Suburbs – Keilor Park 0 – 3
Ballarat City – Clifton Hill 3 – 3
Upfield – Yarraville 1 – 2
Round 15 Fixtures
Saturday, 12 July
Westvale Olympic – Clifton Hill, 3pm
Western Suburbs – Yarraville, 3pm
Standings
Team Matches Points
1. Keilor Park 14 29
2. Banyule 14 25
3. Sydenham 14 24
4. Westvale 14 22
5. Westgate 14 21
6. Ballarat 14 20
7. Upfield 14 18
8. Clifton Hill 14 17
9. Western Suburbs 14 15
10. Yarraville 14 12
11. Corio 14 12
12. Brimbank 14 8
State League 1 – South-East
Round 14 Results
South Springvale – Brandon Park 2 – 2
Bayside Argonauts – Malvern City 1 – 3
Round 15 Fixtures
Friday, 11 July
Brandon Park – Bayside Argonauts, 8.30pm
Collingwood City – Malvern City, 8.30pm
Saturday, 12 July
Gippsland United – South Springvale, 3pm
Standings
Team Matches Points
1. Malvern 14 32
2. Argonauts 14 27
3. Mornington 14 27
4. South Springvale 14 26
5. Doveton 14 24
6. Beaumaris 13 19
7. Mazenod 14 17
8. Hampton East 12 17
9. Old Scotch 14 13
10. Brandon Park 13 11
11. Collingwood 13 11
12. Gippsland United 13 9
State League 2 – North-West
Round 14 Results
Strathmore – Mill Park 4 – 2
Altona East Phoenix – Dallas City 1 – 1
Round 15 Fixtures
Friday, 11 July
Whittlesea Ranges – Altona East Phoenix, 8.30pm
Saturday, 12 July
Lalor United – Mill Park, 3pm
Standings
Team Matches Points
1. Altona East 14 32
2. Lalor 14 31
3. Whittlesea 14 26
4. Uni Hill 14 25
5. Albion 14 21
6. Mill Park 14 20
7. Williamstown 14 19
8. Western Eagles 14 16
9. Strathmore 14 15
10. Craigieburn 14 14
11. Geelong 14 11
12. Dallas 14 9
State League 2 – South-East
Round 14 Results
Skye United – Chisholm United 1 – 1
Bentleigh United Cobras – St Kilda 1 – 2
Round 15 Fixtures
Friday, 11 July
Chisholm United – Bentleigh United Cobras, 8.30pm
Standings
Team Matches Points
1. Casey 14 30
2. St Kilda 14 29
3. Peninsula 14 26
4. Skye 14 25
5. Knox 14 24
6. Mooroolbark 14 20
7. Berwick 14 17
8. Chisholm 14 16
9. Noble Park 14 14
10. Cobras 14 12
11. North Caulfield 14 12
12. Doncaster 14 7
State League 3 – South-East
Round 14 Results
Sandringham – Waverley Wanderers 1 – 6
Round 15 Fixtures
Saturday, 12 July
Waverley Wanderers – Middle Park, 3.15pm
Standings
Team Matches Points
1. Dandenong South 14 33
2. Wanderers 14 32
3. Hampton Park United 14 28
4. Elwood 14 23
5. Sandringham 14 21
6. Heatherton 14 20
7. Croydon 14 19
8. White Star 14 17
9. Middle Park 13 12
10. Rowville 14 9
11. Ashburton 13 7
12. Greater Dandenong 14 4
State League 4 – East
Round 14 Results
East Kew – Docklands Athletic 1 – 0
Round 15 Fixtures
Saturday, 12 July
Albert Park – East Kew, 2.30 pm
Standings
Team Matches Points
1. Manningham 14 33
2. Ringwood 14 29
3. Albert Park 14 28
4. Kings Domain 14 26
5. East Kew 14 23
6. Riversdale 14 21
7. Mount Waverley 14 18
8. Yarra Jets 14 15
9. Villareal 13 13
10. Knox 13 11
11. Docklands 14 8
12. Monbulk 14 4
State League 4 – North
Round 14 Results
Keon Park – Watsonia Heights 0 – 2
Moonee Valley Knights – West Preston 2 – 5
Darebin United – Heidelberg Stars 1 – 0
Round 15 Fixtures
Friday, 11 July
Keon Park – Fawkner, 8.30pm
Saturday, 12 July
Watsonia Heights – Darebin United, 3pm
West Preston – Thornbury Athletic, 5pm
Standings
Team Matches Points
1. Fawkner 14 34
2. Watsonia Heights 14 32
3. Melbourne Uni 14 31
4. Keon Park 14 31
5. West Preston 14 23
6. Moonee Ponds 13 23
7. Darebin 14 20
8. Moonee Valley 14 19
9. Stars 14 11
10. Thornbury 14 9
11. Moreland 14 6
12. Glenroy Lions 13 0
