Altona Magic has left points on the table for the first time this season in Football Federation Victoria’s state league 1.
The Magic went into the clash with second-placed Sydenham Park with a maximum 18 points from six games.
They played out an entertaining 3-3 draw, ensuring Magic kept its six-point lead.
Magic came from a goal down at half-time to secure a point with a double by Adamson Ajayi and a goal to Jon McShane.
In the derby, Altona East Phoenix and Yarraville Glory drew 2-2 at Paisley Park.
The Phoenix is just two points clear of the relegation zone, while the Glory is comfortably in mid-table.
Newly promoted Altona City still has some way to go in adjusting to life in state league 2.
City suffered a 2-1 loss to Hume United, which leaves it third-last on the ladder.
Williamstown is the talk of state league 3, rocketing to the top of the ladder with a 4-0 annihilation of Darebin United. Stefan Dimeski scored twice.
Melbourne City tumbled to sixth with a 3-1 home defeat to Geelong Rangers.
Altona North’s misery continued in state league 4 with a 7-1 whipping from Bell Park.
Maribyrnong Greens were gutsy in a 1-0 loss to ladder-leader Brimbank Stallions but remains stuck at the foot of the table.
In the women’s leagues, Yarraville Glory suffered its first loss of the state league 2 season, going down 1-0 to Templestowe United.
Altona Magic retained first place in state league 3 with a 5-1 drubbing of Keilor Park.
Jessica Kantarovski scored a double for the Magic, taking her season tally to an incredible 10 in four games.
Maidstone United enjoyed a 6-1 feast over Kings Domain with Amanda Kezovska scoring twice to make it five goals in two games.
