THIS weekend sees Wangaratta City FC return to their home ground for what should be some incredible matches in the division one men’s and women’s competition. The Devils host Wodonga Heart, and with both of Wangaratta’s senior sides in a precarious position in relation to their finals aspirations, time is running out to bank the points. It will be a tough one for the senior women, who will look to take their second win of the season over the sixth-placed Heart. Last time they took to the pitch was back in round eight at the start of May, which saw the Lady Devils smashed 0-5. Senior women’s coach Raul Pahina acknowledged the challenge Heart presented, but backed his team in to perform. “Heart will be a very tough game, they were quite physical last time we played them, and were a lot faster than us,” he said. “We’re also missing a key player in Hannah Swindley this weekend, which adds to the challenge, so we’ll have to bring our best to contest them.” The division one women’s match commences from 11.20am this Sunday, June 22 at South Wangaratta Recreation Reserve. Meanwhile, the senior men’s team are prepping for a match which has serious implications for the back end of their season. The Devils sit in the eight heading into round 14, while Heart sit on the bottom of the ladder following Twin City Wanderers pulling out of the senior competition. They’ll be favourites going into the match, and will have momentum on their side after a 4-2 triumph over Melrose FC last weekend. The senior men take to the park from 3pm on Sunday.
