It was a huge weekend for Casey Hockey Club as the Cannons won all four women’s matches and two men’s matches to continue their strong form this season.
There were plenty of close matches but the Cannons found a way to get over the line and secure victory in six of the eight senior games.
The Women’s Vic League (WVL1) side defeated Mornington Peninsula 2-0 in an even contest with Chantelle Calado and Samantha Wagg standing up to score one goal each and help win the game.
Goalkeeper Sarah Sutton-McLellan was impressive, keeping every attacking play at bay to keep the visitors scoreless.
The Cannons sit in fourth place in the WVL1 competition and will be looking for a strong end to the season.
The WVL1 Reserves also got the better of Mornington Peninsula to win a 1-0 thriller thanks to a sole goal from Mia Joiner.
Although Casey is fifth on the ladder and the visitors are sitting 10th, Mornington brought the intensity – but the Cannons prevailed.
The Women’s Pennant E South East team is cruising with an 8-3-1 record and hold down third position on the ladder.
The Cannons were too strong for bottom-placed Greater Dandenong to win 3-0, led by a great performance from captain Fiona Young (one goal).
Other goal scorers in the victory were Jane Gipp and Hilary Doulton who each netted brilliant goals for Casey.
The Women’s Metro 1 South side had arguably the win of the weekend as it upset Cardinia Storm to win just its third game of the season 1-0.
Some brilliance from Jessica Hogan ended up being the sole goal scored on the day, handing the Cannons a crucial nail-biting victory.
In the men’s fixture, the dominant Casey Cannons Men’s Vic League (MVL2) and MVL2 Reserves didn’t get it all their own way against Brunswick, but managed to register two wins.
The Cannons would’ve been hoping for and expecting a win in the top grade, sitting on top of the ladder with 11 wins and just one draw.
However, the visiting side brought the intensity and made things difficult for the formidable Casey outfit.
Captain Craig Moore and Tristan Chaffey scored one goal each and were at their reliable best to help their side to a 2-1 victory.
The MVL2 Reserves cruised to a 3-1 victory also over Brunswick to retain its spot inside the top four.
Ryan Pruscino was on fire, netting two goals in the win, while Tadhg McCurran also impacted the scoreboard.
The Men’s Pennant D South East went down in a thriller against Greater Dandenong 3-2, as Spencer Stephens and Jujhar Singh scored one goal apiece.
Frankston was far too strong for the Cannons in the Men’s Metro 2 South competition, controlling the play to win 5-0.
The leagues will have a bye this weekend, but Casey’s teams will resume after that, looking to continue their solid form and push deep into finals.
