Altona’s hopes of its first Hockey Victoria premier league men’s title since 1994 ended in heartbreak on Saturday night.
The top side heading into the finals, the Seagulls were unable to overcome Southern United in an absolute thriller.
The two sides entered the final with one win each from their match ups.
Ultimately this one would be decided by a penalty shootout out.
The match finished 3-3 at regular time before Southern won 8-6 in a shootout.
The Seagulls had come from behind multiple times throughout the game, with star Cooper Burns continuing his form.
Burns scored a hat-trick to keep his side in the game.
The Seagulls played with 10 men for a large period of the game, while they lost Australian squad member, Connar Otterbach to injury.
“They kept coming through the whole game and kept creating chances right through to the final whistle,” the club said on social media.
“Thank you to all of the players and coaching staff of the MPL group who have given all of the supporters and club a lot of joy through the season with their great way they approach the game, commitment and incredible skill level.”
The men’s premier reserves side was also knocked out in a shoot out.
Facing MCC on Sunday, scores were locked at 1-1 at the end of regular time before MCC won the shootout to win 5-4.
The club’s pennant B men, metro and mid-week teams are all through to the grand final.
