5 May 2021 11:51am
The soccer game between Oakleigh Cannons FC and Preston Lions (former Preston Makedonia) which was to have taken place on Tuesday night at the Jack Edwards Reserve was postponed “for safety reasons”.
Football Australia and Football Victoria announced the postponement on Monday, 3 May. In its official announcement, the group wrote: “Given the interest in this fixture and as a consequence, crowd management requirements at the venue, both Football Australia and Football Victoria believe this postponement will allow all parties to prepare the venue adequately for the anticipated crowd at this FFA Cup fixture, which will also be in the best interests of maximising the enjoyment of the fans that wish to attend this event.”
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SOCCER
SOMERVILLE Eagles won their first State 4 fixture when they overran Dingley Stars 7-2 at Tyabb Central Reserve on Saturday.
Dingley already was in disarray having dumped coach Stan Webster a few days earlier and Somerville showed no mercy with a Bryce Ruthven free-kick in the opening minute making it 1-0.
Eight minutes later it was 3-0 after Naseer Mohammad finished off a Damien Finnegan through ball and a corner from player-coach David Greening was met with a bullet-like header from Ash Scholes.
A Scholes foul inside the box late in the half earned Dingley a penalty which Koray Yildirim converted to make it 3-1.
South Melbourne’s Josh Wallen gave the team a lead in the 12th minute.
For the midfielder – who played with Bentleigh Greens last year – this was a double celebratory moment, marking his first goal for the club, joining just three weeks ago.
In the second half, the Cannons showed they were determined to fight. While unable to capitalise on several opportunities, they were rewarded for their persistence when Wade Dekker tied the game on the hour mark.
Among the game’s highlights were young fans at the stadium with strong representation for both teams.
Who said girls are not into sports? As a Jack Edwards attendee speculated they re watching the game… on their phones!
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