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FFV: Bees buzzing for title bid after derby win

27/08/2013

By NICK TOSCANO, GOYA DMYTRYSHCHAK

WERRIBEE City claimed a 1-0 victory over Altona Magic in the FFV men’s state league 1 western derby at Galvin Park on Sunday.

The Bees were up against it for the most part, but capitalised on a
period of ascendancy late in the first half with the game’s only goal
through Julien Cassano.

PICTURE GALLERY: Werribee City v Altona Magic

It was a crucial win for the team’s bid to remain in the title race.

The Bees sit second, five points behind ladder leader Heidelberg
United, with three games to go. They face a must-win encounter away to
the Eastern Lions on Saturday at Gardiners Creek Reserve.

Hoppers Crossing was victorious 1-0 over Western Eagles in state league 4 west at Grange Reserve.

In state league 5 west, Point Cook moved to within a point of the top two with a 3-1 win over Altona North, while Truganina Hornets went down 3-2 to Sebastopol Vikings.

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