Spring Gully United SC has kicked off the year in fine form with a victory in the FFA Cup qualifying on Saturday.
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The Reds defeated Knox United SC 4-2 to advance to the second round.
Samuel Walker showed top-clas with two goals, while teammates Lewis Merriman and Alexander Short put one each on the board.
It marks a strong return for the club which was unable to field a division one men's team for the 2019 BASL season.
Other Bendigo Amateur Soccer Leagues also competed in round one of the tournament.
Tatura SC defeated a scoreless Old Melbourne 5-0 to also advance to the second round.
FC Eaglehawk put up a hard-fought effort against the Glenroy Lions, but were unable to come away with the win.
The Hawks were defeated 3-1 by the Lions.
Epsom Scorpions also had a challenging match against the Keilor Wolves to be defeated 0-1.
A decisive first half free-kick by the Wolves became the match-deciding goal to see them progress to the next stage.
Shepparton South went up against Mount Martha and kept their opponents scoreless with a 5-0 victory.
The second stage matches will be held next weekend, with the schedule to be announced in the coming days.
The FFA Cup is a knockout competition, with more than 220 clubs in Victoria entering competition this year.
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