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Gippsland Soccer League, South Division
By Danika Dent
THE Gippsland Soccer League South Division Round 2 had plenty of surprises last week.
Debut team the South Coast Stars based in Outtrim took a thrilling win over tough battlers Mirboo North on Sunday.
Young gun San Oo and Irish import and experienced player Tony Lawless did the damage and filled the Stars with confidence after the starting arm wrestle when both teams sought to gain the early advantage.
It was a convincing win to South Coast 7-2, though Mirboo North did show flashes of brilliance, particularly through young Under 16 player Connor Williams.
Korumburra won the Brian Newey Memorial Shield; Brian Newey was a Korumburra player and passionate supporter of local soccer who died earlier this year.
Newey’s memory was an extra incentive for Korumburra to defeat Leongatha in the local derby 7-3.
Leongatha was outmuscled and the hattricks to Keanu Miller and Jake Allman put the game out of contention by half time.
Reigning premiers Phillip Island took a strong win against Wonthaggi at Newhaven.
Drouin had the bye and will take on Mirboo North at home next Sunday. Mirboo North should be back up to full strength and it is bound to be another thrilling match.
Korumburra will have a fight on its hands when it hosts Phillip Island and Leongatha will test its fast forwards against the Stars’ disciplined play.
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