The Raiders moved into third spot and the Blues into fourth spot after they scored narrow victories over Spring Gully and Eaglehawk respectively.

Two first-half goals gave Moama-Echuca a handy advantage over the Borough.

Charlotte Edlin’s eighth goal of the season have the Hawks a lifeline late in the game, but the Raiders’ defence held firm and the home side won 2-1.

It was a similar story at Stanley Avenue where Strathdale had to withstand a stirring comeback from the home side.

The Blues look home when Kelsie Rowlands, Emily Sporle and Ellie Vlaeminck scored in the first half.

Spring Gully’s Siobhan Thompson gave the Reds a lift when she scored in the opening minute of the second half, but the Blues regained their three-goal lead four minutes later when Vlaeminck scored her second goal of the game.

Amanda Sgarito scored for the Reds in the 65^th minute and, when Ally Van Daley added another in the 85^th minute, the home side had the opportunity to steal a draw.

Despite the brave fightback the Blues held on to grab three points and jump the Borough into fourth spot.

At the top of the table, Shepparton United crushed Colts United 11-0, while the Epsom Scorpions defeated Swan Hill 8-0.

Liz Watkins scored four goals for the Scorpions, Paige Gordon added two, while Caitlin Robertson and Kayla Arkinstall scored one goal each.