Altona East Phoenix came away with the points in the Altona derby in the FV state league 2 north-west.
Facing Altona North, the match was crucial for the Phoenix which is aiming for a top two spot and promotion.
Scores were locked at 0-0 at half time, before Sam O’Halleron put the Phoenix in front in the 70th minute.
The goal would ultimately be the winner, with the Phoenix winning 1-0.
The Phoenix sit in third spot goal difference behind second placed Western Suburbs.
Altona North sits in 10th spot, just one point clear of the relegation zone.
The Phoenix this week face Lalor United on Friday night, while Altona North is on the road to the Geelong Rangers.
In state league 1 north-west, ladder leaders Altona City had a 2-2 draw with Whittlesea Ranges.
The Ranges scored in the opening minute before City hit back with two quick goals to take the lead.
The Ranges levelled scores in the second half, with neither team able to find a winner.
City sits three points clear at the top of the table, but has played one less match than second placed Sydenham Park.
Yarraville Glory had a 2-0 loss to Strathmore which scored twice in the first half.
Yarraville sits in ninth spot, three points clear of the relegation zone.
Altona City and Yarraville Glory face each other this week.
In state league 3 north-west, Williamstown had a day out against Moreland United, winning 10-0.
Williamstown led 3-0 at half time before piling on the goals in the second half.
Branden Petrevski and Ethan Babic scored four goals each for Williamstown.
Williamstown sits fourth on the ladder, seven points off top and seven points clear of the relegation zone.
In state league 4 west, Laverton remains on top after a 4-0 win against Truganina.
Laverton scored once in the first half before a goal right after the restart. Two more goals iced the result.
Laverton sits six points clear of Moonee Valley.
Melbourne City had a 4-3 loss to Keilor Wolves on Friday night, while Barnstoneworth United lost to Bell Park 3-1.
Melbourne City sits in fifth spot, while Barnstoneworth United in ninth spot.
In state league 5 west, Balmoral had a 5-1 win against Wyndham on Friday night, to maintain its spot at the top of the table.
Balmoral sits five points clear at the top of the table.
