It was raining goals for Hoppers Crossing in a 5-1 thrashing of Surf Coast on the final match day of its title-winning Football Federation Victoria men’s state league 4 west season.
The encounter was over as a contest by half-time, with the Reds holding a 3-0 lead.
Four Reds scored goals, including a double to winger Zia Sherzai.
The Smart brothers, Alister and Steven, and Khalil Assaad were the others on the scoresheet.
The Reds completed their magical season with a record of 19 wins, two draws and a loss to finish a whopping 16 points ahead of second-placed Melbourne City.
Hoppers Crossing will take part in the state league 4 finals as the west group entrant.
The Reds will square off with Upfield in the semi-final at Arndell Park Reserve on Friday from 8pm. The winner will advance to face either St Kilda City or Croydon City Arrows in the overall final.
Point Cook had a positive end to the season with a 2-0 victory over Maribyrnong Greens on the road at Skinner Reserve.
The Jets finished ninth on the ladder with 30 points.
In state league 5 west, Truganina Hornets earned promotion to the fourth tier after a 3-1 win over Lara in the final round.
Two goals to Chris Scavo and one to Arthur Chelidonis ensured a top-two finish for the Hornets and promotion for the first time.
They missed out on the title by goal difference after Keilor Wolves were held to a 2-2 draw at home against third-placed Spring Hills.
The Wolves finished on 34 points with a plus-14 goal difference. While the Hornets had the same points, their goal difference was a mere two worse off on plus-12.
