EAGLEHAWK was too strong for Bendigo Amateur Soccer League rival Epsom in the League Cup division one clash on Sunday.
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The Hawks’ captialised on home-pitch advantage at Truscott Reserve in California Gully to chalk up their second in ihe Cup series.
Shane Eleveld and Nathan Hamblin teamed brilliantly in attack as Hamblin struck two goals for the Hawks before half-time.
A long-cross by Corey Page went past Eaglehawk goalkeeper Scott Christmas as the match ended in a 4-1 victory for the Hawks.
In the other pool one match, Sam Farr struck a double and Ben Drechsler was on target as Strathdale won 3-0 on Moama’s turf.
Spring Gully’s unbeaten run in the League Cup was broken by Colts United.
The Gully dominated the first half but several chances were not converted.
Colts United lifted its play in the second half and attacks were finished off by Adam Castleton and Michael Jones to seal a 2-0 victory.
In the women’s Cup action, Spring Gully blitzed against Colts United.
The Reds hammered 15 goals past United’s defence and conceded just one at Stanley Avenue.
Spring Gullys attack was led by Nicole Ford 4; Ally Van Dalen, Paige Conder 3; Jessica Smith, Claire Scarlett 2; and Carrie Lenaghan.
Sole goalscorer for Colts was Liz Watkins.
Moama scored a 3-0 win at home against Strathdale.
A high-scoring match at Truscott Reserve ended in a 5-3 win for Eaglehawk against Epsom.
A hard-fought division two men’s match between Spring Gully and Colts United resulted in several injuires.
The stretcher was out for Spring Gully keeper Adam Martin after he injured his knee in a collision in the second half.
Alex Short was assisted of the field with mild concussion.
Swan Hill scored a 4-0 win at home against Golden City.
Simon Makur got on the board first for Swan Hill after an attack down the right side.
Kyle Smith chipped in with a goal in the first half.
The Swans lost reliable defender Michael Kadar just before half-time.
The second half was much of the same.
Smith was on target from the penalty spot and Jim Degregorio’s superb shot beat the keeper.
In the youth competition, Colts United scored a 4-0 win on Spring Gully’s turf.
Kai Cavallaro struck two goals as Koe Payne and Tom Christie were on target for United.
Swan Hill put in a great effort against Golden City.
The Rams won 6-2.
Epsom won 1-0 at Eaglehawk, and Strathdale scored a 9-1 win at Moama.
