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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
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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
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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.
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Scott keeps Seagulls flying high Share
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MORNINGTON remained on track to achieve its aim of joining Victoria’s elite club competition with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Beaumaris at Dallas Brooks Park on Saturday.
Sam Scott snatched the winner for the Seagulls in the 83rd minute when Josh Heaton’s hopeful ball forward wasn’t dealt with by the Beaumaris defence and Scott volleyed home from 20 metres.
Mornington’s push to win State 1 and clinch an NPL3 spot next season continued with this sixth straight win that now has Adam Jamieson’s side five points clear in top spot.