Altona was competitive but came away with nothing to show for it after a 3-2 loss to Southern United in the Hockey Victoria women’s premier league at the Altona Hockey Centre on Saturday.
The Seagulls, with a single win for the season, took the challenge right up to third-placed United.
Goals to Bronte Kerley and Danielle Schubach were not enough for the Seagulls as they coughed up three the other way.
At the top end of the ladder, Footscray maintained its flawless start to the year, making it seven straight victories with a 6-0 wipeout of KBH Brumbies at the Footscray Hockey Centre.
Olivia Colasurdo was in a mood for goals, finding the back of the net four times for the Bulldogs, while Monica Singh fired in a double.
In men’s premier league, Altona had an exciting 5-4 home win over Southern United. Patrick Phillips and Andrew Scanlon scored doubles for the eighth-placed Seagulls.
Footscray toughed out a 2-0 win over Powerhouse-St Kilda thanks to goals from captain Sam McIntosh and Zachary Ashton. The Bulldogs are steady in fifth spot on the ladder.
