Whittlesea Ranges found their groove to record a third win for the National Premier League 2 season.
The Ranges, who entered the round just three points from bottom of the west group ladder, faced a challenge against east group Springvale White Eagles, who had won five matches so far.
The Ranges put in one of their best performances of the season, finding the back of the net twice to seal the 2-0 win – their first win in four games.
They are now 3-4-4 after 11 rounds.
In NPL, Hume City’s struggles continued.
Hume got off to its best start of the season against Heidelberg United, with Benjamin Lyvidikos scoring in the 14th minute.
But the Warriors found the equaliser in the 78th minute, then scored the winner nine minutes later.
The Warriors won 2-1.
The result leaves Hume with just one win from its first 10 games and sitting second bottom.
Both Hume and Whittlesea play their sixth FFA Cup matches on Tuesday night.
The Ranges face fellow NPL 2 side Altona Magic, while Hume City plays Richmond.
State league 2 north-west Whittlesea United faces Port Melbourne Sharks as it looks to continue its run in the cup.
Whittlesea United is the lowest ranked team left in the Victorian stage.
United comes into the game on the back of a 0-0 draw with Hume United on Saturday.
United is undefeated and on top of the ladder after six rounds, with five wins and a draw.
Tara Murray
