By Josip Zilic
North Geeloing Warriros are looking forward to continuing their recent good run of form against Springvale this weekend.
With a home game this Saturday, it gives the side the opportunity to demonstrate its new-found consistency to supporters.
The two-nil results against Box Hoill last weekend came after a series of rewarding recent performances for the Warriors.
The side’s 14 goals in the past four matches has earned 10 points from 12 on offer.
Goals from various options show the team is not reliant on any particular avenue to score.
However, the noticeable focal point of Mark Paleka, who seems to be pivotal to the attack of North Geelong, is obvious.
He presents and toils away on a consistent basis, giving his direct opponent their 90 minutes worth.
The Warriors outplayed a fancied Box Hill side to notch up the 2-0 win thanks to goals from Juso Julardzija and Paleka.
North Geelong entered the match with Michael Boyar replacing Darren Lewis from the previous round.
A settled Warriors team patiently built up attacks from the outset.
Box Hill’s only real chance came around the 30-minute mark when a swinging Josh Valadon shot bent too wide around the post without threatening Daniel Zilic on goals.
The Warriors opened the scoring on 43 minutes when Vito Cichello lobbed a delightful ball to Julardzija to zip in behind the defence and shimmy past Pavlidis to calmly finish.
The second half kicked off much the same as the first, with a structured Warriors patiently advancing at Box Hill.
In the 57th minute Julardzija lined up for another chance, this time from a set piece outside the area. He hit it powerfully but Pavlidis did well to stop the dipping shot.
Box Hill then mounted a short-lived attack but at a cost.
On 66 minutes the home side gave away a free kick at the half-way mark. Townley took the kick and found Paleka who finished with a strong header.
North Geelong coach Micky Colina was full of praise for his side after the win.
“For me it was our patience and maintaining shape in and out of possession that was key,” he said.
Box Hill coach Arthur Georgiou was disappointed.
“It was a very good display from North Geelong and our guys just didn’t do the fundamentals expected from them,” he said.
