Josip Zilic
Fortunes can turn on a sixpence, as North Geelong discovered after a late penalty ended their three-game losing streak last Saturday.
The Warriors will hope for a similar fate as they head into their round 14 clash with Murray United this Saturday at Elcho Park.
Murray United were experiencing good fortunes a few weeks back as they compiled points, and until recently were still in the FFA Cup.
But they have since suffered three losses on the trot and will no doubt seek redemption in their away trip to Warrior heartland.
Zac Walker and Tom Morrison will be the biggest threats, having scored 15 of Murray United’s 18 goals this year.
Fortune spun the other way for North Geelong who, like Murray, suffered three defeats before turning it around last weekend against Werribee.
Interim Coach Nathan Rogers was delighted with the Warriors’ resolute defensive work.
The midfield trio of Andrew Scicluna, Ryan Opperman and Damien Peters made turnover challenges higher up the park halting the opposition’s forward forays.
It was a scrappy affair with neither side able to gain ascendancy throughout the match.
Werribee made it a little easier for the Warriors when defender Sam McCall’s late challenge saw him sent off a few minutes before half time.
But Werribee dug in and made it difficult for North Geelong to gain anything out of the extra man on the pitch, until they gave away a late penalty.
Darius Madison evaded one tackle and advanced into the box before another defender brought him down for the penalty.
It was Madison who stood up to put the spot kick away and seal the victory in the 73rd minute.
The developing under 20s squad experienced a stumble after a few good wins, going down 0-2 in their earlier match.
