Above: Endeavour Hills United Soccer Club player Edin Ahmetovic does his best to evade a Heatherton tackler during their State League three match on Saturday. THE Endeavour United Soccer Club lost 4-1 against Heatherton in what was described as a spiteful State League three match at Parkfield Reserve on Saturday.
Yellow cards were given to both teams early in the contest as the referees attempted to clamp down on ‘professional’ infringements.
The United defenders held their ground in the first half and did not allow the hosts an opportunity to sneak one through before the break.
United winger Harry Herouvim then weaved some brilliance after creating an opening and blasted the ball past the Heatherton defenders for a super goal.
At half-time it was Endeavour United 1 and Heatherton 0.
The second half proved to be a revealing test of character after Heatherton emerged from the change rooms fired up and ready to win.
The United defence worked tirelessly, but failed to keep the Heatherton forwards at bay. Endeavour United had a number of shots on goal, but the linesman, who continued deeming the United players offside, spoiled the party.
However Heatherton was sleek in attack and found the back of the net at will, charging away to a 4-1 victory.
The United players expressed mixed emotions at the loss and have promised a supreme effort next time.
The side has slipped to fifth position on the ladder, but is not discouraged.
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The reserves broke a 0-0 half-time deadlock when midfielder Dominic Lipski scored an inspiring goal.
Michael Rodriguez sealed the victory when he tapped the ball past the keeper for a second goal.
Rodriguez celebrated by executing an amazing somersault in front of the cheering crowd.
The United reserves defeated Heatherton 2-1.
United clash with Berwick City at Reema Reserve in Endeavour Hills this Saturday in the local derby.
Reserves kick off at 1pm and seniors at 3pm.
