SOCCER
LVSL
By JOHN CARDONA
TWO of the most successful clubs in the Latrobe Valley Soccer League, Falcons 2000 and Moe United, face each other this Saturday night to headline Round 6 action.
A huge turnout is expected, as always whenever these two sides meet.This will be the biggest game of the 2025 LVSL season so far, as one of these two high quality sides will take the upper hand in the chase for the league championship.
Moe United heads the current ladder, while Falcons are currently third.
The Red Devils season started slowly, with draws against Traralgon Olympians and Sale United, but then got into a three game winning run defeating Newborough/Yallourn United, East Gippsland United, and Traralgon City, racking up 24 goals in the three games.
Moe United has been boosted by the return of 2022 league golden boot, Connor O’Hanlon, who has scored six goals in two games. His return has helped veteran Luke Bathgate, in-form co-striker Riley Winkelman, who has eight goals this season, and 17-year-old youngster Tully Anderson, who has begun to flourish in his promotion to the senior side.
The result of this encounter will be determined by how each defence handles the key strikers of both sides.
Falcons have a dangerous forward line and will no doubt test Moe United’s backline.
Key to the Birds grabbing the points will be gun midfielder Tommy D’Alia and new signing Jayden Umack.
THE senior women’s match will see second-placed Moe United face mid-table Falcons 2000.
Moe United will go into the match favourites and should take out the three points as long as wingers in twins Miley (five goals) and Summer Cooper, along with Rebecca Van Der Koogh (nine goals) and Georgia Wyntjes can convert chances.
Kick-off times at Latrobe City Stadium, Morwell are: 7pm (senior men), 5pm (reserves), 3pm (3rd Division), and 3pm (senior women).
LVSL Round 6 Fixture:
Friday, April 25
Churchill United vs Traralgon Olympians (Hazelwood South Reserve, 5.15pm)
Saturday, April 26
Falcons 2000 vs Moe United (Latrobe City Stadium, 7pm)
Sunday, April 27
Newborough/Yallourn United vs Sale United (Burrage Reserve, 3pm)
East Gippsland United vs Traralgon City (West Bairnsdale, 3pm)
Monash – BYE
