Seagulls maintain NPL push
5 Mins Read Seagulls celebrate: Mornington players enjoy the opening goal in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Casey Comets, left to right: Andy McIntyre, Wayne Gordon, Steve Elliott, Milos Lujic and Kane Bentley. Picture: Paul Seeley Share
SOCCER
MORNINGTON stayed in the hunt for a berth in next season’s prestigious NPL competition after Saturday’s 2-0 away win over Casey Comets.
The Seagulls proved too strong with a goal in each half.
A Milos Lujic header in the 34th minute put the visitors ahead and the second goal came from the penalty spot in the 73rd minute after Kane Bentley was fouled.
Seagulls maintain NPL push Share
SOCCER
MORNINGTON stayed in the hunt for a berth in next season’s prestigious NPL competition after Saturday’s 2-0 away win over Casey Comets.
The Seagulls proved too strong with a goal in each half.
A Milos Lujic header in the 34th minute put the visitors ahead and the second goal came from the penalty spot in the 73rd minute after Kane Bentley was fouled.
Josh Hine had no problem converting.
Many pundits believe that Mornington hasn’t played to its potential this year despite continuing its title tilt.
After the match head coach Adam Jamieson acknowledged that the ladder leader had room for improvement.
Ash Scholes signs for Rosebud
6 Mins Read ’Buds bonus: Defender Ash Scholes (right) in action for Somerville against Baxter striker Lachie McMinimee. Picture: Darryl Kennedy Share
ROSEBUD player-coach Mark Pagliarulo was over-the-moon when he clinched the signing of Ash Scholes last week.
“Pags” had been chasing the 27-year-old’s signature for some time and was close to signing him a few months ago.
“I tried to get him at the beginning of the season but he wanted to stay loyal to Somerville but recently we spoke and he wasn’t enjoying it there so decided to come down,” Pagliarulo said on Friday.
Ash Scholes signs for Rosebud Share
ROSEBUD player-coach Mark Pagliarulo was over-the-moon when he clinched the signing of Ash Scholes last week.
“Pags” had been chasing the 27-year-old’s signature for some time and was close to signing him a few months ago.
“I tried to get him at the beginning of the season but he wanted to stay loyal to Somerville but recently we spoke and he wasn’t enjoying it there so decided to come down,” Pagliarulo said on Friday.
“He’s a massive signing for the club, a local lad and a top defender.
“He’s a big boy, strong, good in the air and a good lad to have around the place, a very honest player who gives 100 per cent every week.
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