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McDermott wins it for Baxter
6 Mins Read Heads you win: Baxter defender Matt McDermott (right) heads clear despite being pressured by Somerville striker Conor Mcfall last Saturday. Picture: Darryl Kennedy Share
BAXTER triumphed in a nine-goal thriller against local rival Somerville Eagles at Tyabb Central Reserve on Saturday.
One of the games of the season had spectators spellbound as the visitors recovered from a two-goal deficit to win 5-4 and clinch the inaugural Eagles Cup, which will be contested each time these sides clash in the league.
Football Victoria CEO Kimon Taliadoros witnessed the gripping contest and presented the Cup to Baxter captain James Foster along with a trophy struck by FV especially for the occasion.
McDermott wins it for Baxter Share
BAXTER triumphed in a nine-goal thriller against local rival Somerville Eagles at Tyabb Central Reserve on Saturday.
One of the games of the season had spectators spellbound as the visitors recovered from a two-goal deficit to win 5-4 and clinch the inaugural Eagles Cup, which will be contested each time these sides clash in the league.
Football Victoria CEO Kimon Taliadoros witnessed the gripping contest and presented the Cup to Baxter captain James Foster along with a trophy struck by FV especially for the occasion.
Taliadoros had just watched a battle with wild momentum shifts and stunning goals.
Pines to host 2021 Wallace Cup
Picture: John Punshon
SOCCER
MONTEREY Reserve will be the venue for the ninth staging of the Wallace Cup on Saturday 6 February.
Somerville Eagles and Mount Eliza make their tournament debuts and will be placed in two groups of five.
The other contestants are Langwarrin, Mornington, Peninsula Strikers, Frankston Pines, Skye United, Baxter, Seaford United and Rosebud.
The annual charity event kicks off at 12 noon with the top two teams after the round-robin stage qualifying for the semi-finals.
The four semi-finalists will be drawn from a hat to determine the matches for the tournament’s penultimate stage and the kick-off for the final is scheduled for 5.15pm.
Pines to host 2021 Wallace Cup
February flashback: Wallace Cup action earlier this year as Mornington defender Reece Caldecourt closes down Baxter forward Jordan Ferdinand (right) at Centenary Park. Picture: John Punshon
SOCCER
MONTEREY Reserve will be the venue for the ninth staging of the Wallace Cup on Saturday 6 February.
Somerville Eagles and Mount Eliza make their tournament debuts and will be placed in two groups of five.
The other contestants are Langwarrin, Mornington, Peninsula Strikers, Frankston Pines, Skye United, Baxter, Seaford United and Rosebud.
The annual charity event kicks off at 12 noon with the top two teams after the round-robin stage qualifying for the semi-finals.