NPL
Altona Magic was no match for the Preston Lions on Saturday night in the National Premier League competition. Coming off a good string of results, the Magic was hoping to continue that on Saturday. Scores were locked at 0-0 at half time before the Lions scored twice in the second half to come away with a 2-0 win. The Magic sits ninth on the ladder with four wins, five draws and seven losses. In the Victorian Premier League 2 competition, Altona City had a 2-1 win against Whittlesea United.
Soccer
Former Western United star Kahli Johnson scored on debut for the Matildas last week. Johnson, who left Western United during last season to try her luck overseas, was named in her first Matildas squad for two games in Australia against Argentina. Johnson started in the first game and scored the opening goal in Australia’s 2-0 win. Game two was played on Monday night after deadline.
FV
Altona East Phoenix had a big win against local rival Williamstown in the FV state league 2 north-west competition on Saturday. The Phoenix, which is on top of the ladder, scored the points with a 4-2 win. In FV state league 3 north-west, Laverton lost to Heidelberg Eagles, 2-0, and Altona North beat Sunbury United 2-0. Altona North sits atop the table.
Big V
The Altona Gators had a night to forget against Gippsland United in the Big V men’s division 1 competition on Saturday night. The Gators headed down to Gippsland were slow out of the blocks. United continued to build a lead through the next two quarters. It finished strongly with a 41-26 final quarter to come away with a 122-78 win. Jalen Salon top scored with 27 points for the Gators.
