Key presence: Lisie Dodds managed to score in the 72nd minute to put the Strikers equal during their 3-2 loss to the Preston Lions at Morshead Park on the weekend. Picture: Dylan Burns.
A PENALTY in the dying minutes has resulted in the Eureka Strikers’ third loss at home this season, falling 3-2 to the Preston Lions in their round seven clash on the weekend.
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Missing a number of crucial players including midfielders Tessa Curtain and Holly Williamson, the Strikers managed to stay with the visitors to go into the break at 1-1.
Contesting possession: The Strikers' Hannah Kozaris jostles for possession with Preston's Diana Piculovska on the weekend. Picture: Dylan Burns.
However a two goal half from the Lions would be enough to see them over the line against the weakened Strikers. Despite the win the Lions remain at seventh place on the ladder.
The Strikers will look to return to the winners list next weekend when they travel to Farfield Park to take on the last-placed Yarra Jets.
