By Joseph Ibic
It has been a difficult first half of the season for West Point in the FV state league 4 west season.
After an injury riddled start to the year, West Point sits in 11th at the half way mark of the season.
West Point have recorded two wins and nine losses so far and sit equal on points with last place.
Coach Nathan Borg said it had been a tough start for the side with some key players missing matches through injury.
It’s Borg’s first season in charge of the side.
“We’re looking forward to the second half of the season and hopefully getting some more points on the board.”
The injuries however, have provided opportunities for younger players to play at senior level.
Young defender Jordan Sobin is one such player with Borg describing him as having been “playing out of his skin” the last few weeks.
Borg also heralded the performance of captain Emilio Oraison who he praised as being “quality and top notch each week” as well as goalkeeper Viraponn Daravong whose skills have stopped West Point from conceding a lot more goals.
The midseason bye on the weekend came at a good time for West Point as they now look to regroup and focus on the rest of the season
West Point has brought in some new players which Borg said was to develop more strength in areas that have previously been weaknesses.
“We’d like to see more positive play in the second half of the season” he added.
Borg said the aim for West Point from here is to start climbing a few spots on the ladder to avoid relegation.
West Point will take on Balmoral next Saturday at Balmoral Park Main Oval.
Elsewhere, Point Cook will face Keilor Wolves on Friday night. The Jets were in sixth at the mid-season break.
