The seemingly unstoppable force that is Shepparton United claimed another victim in the Bendigo Amateur Soccer League women’s division on Sunday, putting 11 goals past Tatura on a muddy McEwen Reserve surface.
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Never in doubt from the start, the Blues swung the guillotine at the Ibises to storm to an early lead and never let the foot slip off the pedal for the duration of the match.
United coach Sheridan Fairless was ecstatic with the convincing win, with the side now sitting six points clear at the top of the table.
“(I am) very happy with the result over Tatura in challenging conditions, the pitch was pretty average, but particularly in the first half the girls were outstanding in their passing and movement,” she said.
“To be able to score quality goals quickly and efficiently is something that is very pleasing to see.”
Sophie Papalia kicked off the rout for United with a sublime strike, shortly followed by a stunning brace from Chelsea Georgiou in the space of two minutes.
Up by six at the break, Papalia pushed on to net her hat-trick, while Briarna Fichera grabbed her first of the season in the 89th minute to cap a faultless performance from the Blues.
Shepparton South 5 (Scopelliti 15’, 20’, 36’, 60’, Webster 58’) d Epsom 0
Shepparton South has cruised into third on the table after disposing of Epsom 5-0 at Huntly Recreation Reserve on Sunday.
Alannah Scopelliti brought her goal scoring boots to the contest, bagging an impressive four goals during the win, while Meagan Webster applied the finishing touches to steer the Southerners to their eighth win of the season.
Colts 25 d Shepparton 0
Shepparton was on the receiving end of a 25-0 drubbing against a well-oiled Colts United outfit away from home, leaving the side without a point after 11 games this season.
The Reds will be set for another tough task this weekend when they host Shepparton South at Vibert Reserve.
In other games, three of the best from Tenay Fellows helped Swan Hill to a 5-0 win against Moama-Echuca, while Spring Gully and Golden City played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at Stanley Park.
Lucy Teale proved to be the main benefactor for Strathdale during its narrow 2-1 win over Eaglehawk, as her brace sealed the three points for the Blues.
