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CVL | Gallery | South all but wraps up league title, Tatura keeps pressure on

By Daniel Webb

Aug 15, 2022

Passing time: Shepparton Jaguars’ Lonema Mark releases the ball. Photo by Megan Fisher

The Central Victorian League One Men’s championship remains up for grabs with one round to play, with Shepparton South and Tatura securing three points at the weekend.

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South, which sits on top of the table with a superior goal difference and a three-point buffer, survived a first half scare to pick up an impressive 5-1 win.

On the move: Shepparton Jaguars’ Jonathan Kafwija makes a run. Photo by Megan Fisher

Played in the unusual late Saturday afternoon timeslot, Rob Harmeston’s side went a goal down in the 37th minute, with a 43rd minute Nicholas Mori strike having the two sides go into half-time at one apiece.

Having a breather: Shepparton Jaguars’ Laz Tuyisabe takes a rest. Photo by Megan Fisher

When the second half kicked off South struggled to build a buffer, with Mori scoring again in the 52nd minute to create a 2-1 lead.

Team work: Shepparton Jaguars’ Tegra Kabala ties Fred Isaac’s shoelaces. Photo by Megan Fisher

It took another 20 minutes for South to find a sealer, with Craig Carley finding the back of the net, before goals to Sean Grant and Jamie De Smit rounded out an impressive second half performance.

Under pressure: Shepparton Jaguars’ Yonas Niyigalula avoids his opponent. Photo by Megan Fisher

Like South, the league’s other title contender was in danger of dropping points on Saturday evening, with Tatura securing a slim 2-1 win away from home against Eaglehawk.

Shoulder to shoulder: Shepparton Jaguars’ Alhajie Kamara battles for the ball. Photo by Megan Fisher

The home side went a goal up just one minute in, before a fifth minute Thomas Leech equaliser got Tatura back in the contest.

Good times: Shepparton Jaguars’ Tegra Kabala enjoys the contest. Photo by Megan Fisher

From here the game was in the balance, with a 65th minute Zac Ferlauto strike breaking the deadlock and keeping the Ibises in with a slim chance of securing a first place finish.

Fancy footwork: Shepparton Jaguars’ Jonathan Kafwija dribbles the ball. Photo by Megan Fisher

Meanwhile at McEwen Reserve, Shepparton United picked up a 7-0 win over Golden City.

Possession play: Shepparton Jaguars’ Tegra Kabala passes the ball. Photo by Megan Fisher

Currently in fourth place, Lewis Coyle’s side was led to victory by hat-tricks to Alisina Alizada and Ben Degradt-Hayford, while a single goal to Reza Baqiri rounded out an impressive win.

Fancy footwork: Shepparton Jaguars’ Laz Tuyisabe on the run. Photo by Megan Fisher

In the League Two men’s competition the Shepparton Jaguars faced off with Swan Hill.

Eyes on the ball: Shepparton Jaguars’ David Kanyengele controls play. Photo by Megan Fisher

The game played at Tatura’s Howley Oval was a battle between first and second, with the ladder leading Swans simply too strong, running out 5 to 2 victors.