An early goal to Ballarat City import Riki Hosoai proved only a blip on the radar for North Geelong Warriors, which dispatched the home side 4-1 on Saturday.
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Hosoai gave Ballarat the lead mid-way through the first half before the Warriors drew level shortly before the break thanks to a goal from Darius Madison.
The end scoreline paints a picture that doesn't fully replicate the actual moments in the game.
- Ballarat City manager James Robinson
Madison completed his brace in the 74th minute and further goals to James Coutts and Jamie Noggler were icing on the cake.
Ballarat City manager James Robinson said his side controlled the first half before the scoreline got blown out in the last 20 minutes of the match.
"The end scoreline paints a picture that doesn't fully replicate the actual moments in the game," he said.
Saturday's defeat at Morshead Park - Ballarat City's second in succession - leaves the team second last on the National Premier Leagues Victoria 2 west table.
Whittlesea Ranges is last and the only team in the division without a win in season 2019.
Next up for Ballarat City is a trip to take on Moreland Zebras next Saturday afternoon.