The reigning BASL division one champion dodged another bullet on the weekend when it scored a late goal to pinch all three points against Tatura.

The scores were locked at 3-3 before a Chris Hopley-header in the 88^th minute gave Eaglehawk a crucial victory.

Earlier, Hawks’ coach Greg Thomas continued his stunning 2017 by scoring a brace.

Thomas has scored in all nine games this season and has 22 goals in total.

The Hawks were also aided by Shepparton United’s shock 2-2 draw against Golden City.

A Zac Gilmour penalty in the 94^th minute levelled the scores for Golden City after Shepparton United had earlier recovered from a 1-0 deficit to grab a 2-1 lead.

Shepparton United was the Hawks’ biggest threat going into the round, but the 2-2 draw cost it second place on the ladder.

Shepparton South moved into second place after it scored a convincing 4-0 win over Strathdale at Beischer Park.

Joel Aitken was the hero for South, scoring all four goals. Aitken has scored 18 goals for the season.

Epsom handed Colts United an 8-1 thumping at Epsom-Huntly Recreation Reserve.

The Scorpions struggled to break through in the first 30 minutes and went behind in the 24^th minute after an own goal. However, once Epsom scored in the 34^th minute the flood gates opened.

James Crawley found the back of the net five times for Epsom, while Cooper Arkinstall added two goals and Josh Claney one.

Three first-half goals set up Shepparton’s 3-1 win over Spring Gully United.

Luke Tempest scored a consolation goal for the Reds in the second half.

Division one ladder after round 10:

Eaglehawk 24 points, goal difference +36; Shepparton South 20, +26; Shepparton United +18, 18; Strathdale 16, +14; Tatura 15, +14; Shepparton 15, +7; Epsom 12, +20; Spring Gully United 11, +2; Golden City 8, -13; Colts United 1, -31; Moama-Echuca 1, -93. 

Round 11 draw (home team listed first): Shepparton v Epsom, Shepparton South v Eaglehawk, Colts United v Tatura, Golden City v Moama-Echuca, Spring Gully United v Shepparton United.