EPSOM has regained top spot on the Bendigo Amateur Soccer League men's championship ladder, after a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Moama-Echuca.
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Played on Saturday night at the Epsom Huntly Recreation Reserve, Epsom found itself on the back foot early against a spirited Border Raiders.
Munyaradzi Kawara gave Moama-Echuca an early lead, before Josh Dwyer equalised for the Scorpions.
It was left to Harley Richardson to break the deadlock, converting a penalty in the second half to give Epsom its seventh win of the season from nine games.
Tehumarie Callander (Moama-Echuca) and James Crawley (Epsom) were both handed red cards, while the Scorpions James Claney was the recipient of a yellow card during an at times fiery encounter.
The Scorpions win, could with an Eaglehawk bye, allowed them to climb back above the Hawks into top spot on the ladder.
Meanwhile, Golden City continued its good recent form, restricting Strathdale to a 1-all draw at Shadforth No. 1 on Sunday.
Daniel Maierhofler put the Blues ahead in the first half, before Bah Blu Htoo Kunoo scored the equaliser for the Rams early in the first half.
The Blues remain in fourth spot on the ladder, equal on 16 points with Moama-Echuca, ahead of a clash against Colts United.
Spring Gully and Colts United had to settle for a 2-all draw in their battle at Stanley Avenue No. 1.
Marc McGregor scored twice for Colts United, while Josh Naunton converted twice for Spring Gully, both from penalties.
In the women's championship, the top four sides all recorded victories.
Fourth-placed Strathdale recorded an 8-2 win against Golden City, highlighted by a treble of goals from Jasmie Lina.
Kelsie Rowlands added two goals, while skipper Rachel Oper, Madalyn Tresize and Elizabeth Waters all scored singles for the Blues.
Second-placed Spring Gully defeated Colts United 7-1, with Ally Van Dalen finishing with a hat-trick of goals.
Van Dalen has 17 goals for the season, placing her fifth on the leading scorers' list.
Skipper Carrie Lenaghan, Lisa Haines, Kylie Thompson and Nicole Ford also found the back of the net for Spring Gully. Bianca Cola scored Colts United's lone goal.
Two goals from Chloe Parker helped second-placed Eaglehawk to a 3-2 win over a gallant Swan Hill.
Tara Archbold added a goal for the Hawks, while skipper Maggie Smith scored twice for Swan Hill.
Epsom continued its dominance with a 5-1 win against Echuca-Moama.
