The magic is starting to click for the Whittlesea Ranges in the National Premier League 1.
The Ranges have had a mixed start to their season with a 3-2-3 record but have won their past three games, one of which was against the Eastern Lions, who were on top of the east division ladder at the time.
Picture gallery: Whittlesea Range v Moreland City
That form continued against Moreland City at the weekend, the Ranges dominant in a 4-0 win.
Attila Ofli got a double, with Mario Pirania and substitute Daniel Peluso also scoring.
Ranges coach Vinko Buljubasic said he expected it would take time for his side to gel.
“We are doing OK at this stage – it is still early days in getting the team to gel well,” Buljubasic said.
“We had a 50 per cent turnover from last season.
“The improved recent form has come down to them listening to instructions. This year we have the right players in the right positions.”
With a game plan similar to that of the past season, Buljubasic said it was the team that had taken the next step rather than individuals.
He said the next challenge for the side was to continue the good form of recent weeks.
“The last two weeks we have scored six goals … we need to get the players to continue to improve and keep scoring goals,” he said.
“If we can take more chances in front of goal, we can hopefully get a few more wins in a row.”
This Saturday, the Ranges will take on Melbourne Victory youth side in what will be the team’s biggest game of the year.
Buljubasic says Victory is the best team in the competition.
The two clubs will play for the first La Ionica Cup, with senior Victory officials expected to be in attendance.
Melbourne Victory is yet to lose a match this season with six wins and a draw.
Before the match, there will be a presentation to recognise several of Whittlesea Ranges’ sponsors. Entry is free.
Hume City returned to the winners’ list in the NPL by defeating Green Gully 1-0.
A Shaun Timms header in the 72nd minute proved to be the difference between the two sides.
