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Vikings win a thriller against Parkside

Altona held off Parkside in a thriller underlights in the Western Football League division 1 competition on Saturday night.

The Vikings were looking for their first win of the season, while the Magpies were keen to make it two in a row.

It was Altona that had the lead early and was in front at each of the three breaks.

The margin was nine points heading into the final quarter.

Both teams struggled to hit the scoreboard in the final quarter with the Vikings able to do enough to win, 9.8 (62)-8.12 (60).

Connor Bulley kicked three goals for the Vikings, while James Mead kicked two.

Kyle Crooks was named their best along with Tane Roordink and Spencer Johnson.

Jy Lambley was the only multiple goal kicker for the Magpies, kicking two.

Michael Jubb and Sam De Sousa were named the Magpies best.

Newport got its first ever division 1 win, beating Point Cook.

After giving up a lead in round one, the Panthers again had to hold on as the Bulldogs came at them in the final quarter.

They were able to do just enough, winning 14.5 (89)-12.12 (85).

Joel Freeman kicked seven goals for the Panthers in a best on ground performance. Lukmain Haddara and Harrison Minett were other standouts.

Spotswood made it two from two with victory against Point Cook Centrals.

The Woodsmen jumped out of the blocks and led by 29 points at quarter time and were able to build on that margin throughout on the way to a 19.18 (132)-3.8 (26) win.

Sam Cross kicked six goals for the Woodsmen.

Connor Schibeci and Cross were named their best.

Yarraville Seddon lost a high scoring affair with Werribee Districts in its match.

Both sides claimed the win in round one, with the Tigers the side able to remain undefeated.

The Eagles led by two points at half time, before the Tigers kicked 11 goals to eight in the second half to come away with an 18.15 (123)-15.11 (101) win.

Five players kicked two goals each for the Eagles.

Daniel Bolkas and Wil Kilszewski were named their best.

Albion and Hoppers Crossing were the other winners.

There will be two Good Friday matches in division 1.

Point Cook will host Hoppers Crossing, while Albion will play Parkside.

Meanwhile in division 2, West Footscray beat Braybrook, Laverton lost to the Suns, and Wyndhamvale beat North Footscray.

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