BALLARAT Red Devils’ Dockerty Cup run is over after bombing out against reigning trophy holders Green Gully on Saturday.
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In what was without doubt the McDonalds Reds’ biggest challenge to date as they await their opening National Premier League Victoria clash, they went down 1-2 in a spirited performance.
Simon Murphy found the back of the net early in the opening half to give Ballarat the lead and could have extended the margin to two goals when a strong header was saved.
Former Melbourne Victory defender Roddy Vargas snared the first goal for Green Gully at the 35-minute mark, before his team sealed the game in the second half.
The Reds’ first NPLV match will be played against Goulburn Valley Suns in Shepparton on Saturday.