Hume United puts pressure on the top

Hume United continues to keep the pressure on the top two sides in FFV state league 2 north-west soccer, with every win important in the fight for a top two finish and promotion.

Hume United recorded a 2-1 win against Cairnlea to remain three points behind Altona City and Hoppers Crossing with two rounds to go.

Leon Osei and substitute Fatih Turer were the goal-scorers for United.

United has this week off before facing Altona City in the second last round of the season.

Sporting Whittlesea had a tough time against Fitzroy City, with the later winning 4-0. Sporting Whittlesea is seventh with six wins for the season.

In state league 3 north-west, eighth-placed Heidelberg Stars upset ladder leader Whittlesea United.

United opened the scoring through Sinan Mirik early in the second half, but then conceded two goals to lose 2-1.

United remains on top of the ladder, but is only two points clear of FC Strathmore and Brimbank Stallions.

The Epping City-La Trobe University and Upfield-Melbourne University games ended in 0-0 draws.

Williamstown provided the highlights of the round with a 19-0 win against Melbourne City.

In state league 4 north, Mill Park and West Preston drew 4-4, with Stephane Leblond scoring twice for Mill Park. Mill Park is fourth with a game in hand.

Lalor United kept its spot in the top two with a 3-0 win against Northern Falcons, with Lukmon Anifaloyin, Jason Dolevski and Pece Siveski finding the back of the net. The result puts United four points clear of the fourth-placed Falcons.

Greenvale United lost to Boroondara-Carey Eagles 11-1.

In state league 5 north, Craigieburn City thumped Thornbury Athletic 18-0.

Jordan Connerton scored six goals to take his tally to 47 in 15 games. Ubeyde Cicek scored a hat-trick.

Plenty Valley’s promotion hopes continue to look good, with the second-placed side beating Keon Park 4-0.

Third-placed Bundoora United had a 6-1 win against Meadow Park.