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VPL

Werribee City had to share the points with Boroondara Carey Eagles on Saturday in the Victorian Premier League 2 competition. Aiming to get back on the winners list, the Bees had to settle for a 2-2 draw with the struggling Eagles. The Bees sit eighth on the ladder with four wins, six draws and five losses.

Soccer

Former Western United star Kahli Johnson scored on debut for the Matildas last week. Johnson, who left Western United during last season to try her luck overseas, was named in her first Matildas squad for two games in Australia against Argentina. Johnson started in the first game and scored the opening goal in Australia’s 2-0 win. Game two was played on Monday night after deadline.

WFL

Wyndhamvale added another win to the tally, while the Suns and Tarneit both suffered losses on Saturday in the Western Football League division 2 competition on Saturday. The unbeaten Falcons were way too strong for Braybrook, winning 15.27 (117)-3.2 (20). Jack Tessari kicked three goals, while Damon Stephens and Tarkyn Bugeja were named the Falcons best. The Suns fell just short against Sunshine Heights, losing 13.9 (87)-10.13 (73). The damage was done in the first half with the Dragons leading by 42 points at half time. Tarneit lost to North Footscray, 28.22 (190)-1.4 (10).

GDFL

Werribee Centrals had a bye win against Winchelsea in the Geelong and District Football League on Saturday. After trailing by two points at quarter time, the Centurions kicked seven goals in the second quarter to break open the game. After an even third quarter, they finished strongly with eight last quarter goals to win, 21.20 (146)-9.7 (61). Brandon Houlihan and Carmelo Saliba kicked four goals each for the Centurions. The Centurions sit eighth on the ladder with a 3-5 record.

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