BALLARAT Red Devils coach James Robinson has talked up the contribution of his defenders after another away win in National Premier Leagues Victoria one west.
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The McDonald’s Reds defeated Moreland City 1-0, with a penalty by Shaun Romein on 20 minutes separating the teams.
“They threw everything at us,” Robinson said.
“It’s wasn’t pretty. It was tough. We absorbed their onslaught and executed the plan. We got the job done,” he said.
Robinson said his defence of Josh Romein, Daniel Firth, Daniel Tinker and Charlie King had been rock solid in a game, which despite the scoreline, had been full of chances for each attack.
“We created many chances. Their keeper was the player of the match in the first half.” Robinson said.
Robinson was also impressed with the form of Liam Harding in the midfield. He said Harding was just beginning to hit his straps after surgery had interrupted his pre-season.
The win gives Ballarat three wins and a draw in its past four games and some real momentum going into the run home.
SENIORS: Ballarat 1 d Moreland City 0
Sunshine George Cross 3 d Whittlesea 0
Bulleen 4 d Brunswick 2
Bendigo City 3 d Melbourne City 1
LADDER: Bulleen 40, Moreland Zebras 37, St Albans 37, Ballarat 29, Moreland City 29, Melbourne City 28, Whittlesea 25, Bendigo 21, Sunshine George Cross 21, Brunswick City 9
NEXT WEEK: Ballarat v Richmond
UNDER-20: Moreland City 2 d Ballarat 1
LADDER: Melbourne 48, Bulleen 46, Sunshine 36, Moreland Zebras 34, Moreland City 25, Brunswick 24, St Albans 21, Whittlesea 21, Bendigo 16, Ballarat 6
