Season in the balance for Devils

It’s a must-win midweek showdown for the Devils. After Wangaratta City’s division one men’s team crashed to a 0-6 loss at the hands of Albury City on Sunday at Jelbart Park East, the pressure is on their next match. The weekend’s game was essentially put to bed within the opening minutes, with a trio of goals against killing any hope of a positive result. Senior coach Vitaly Leschen said his side just wasn't at their best on the weekend. “We gave it away in the first five minutes, conceding three early and frankly crap goals,” Leschen said. “It’s difficult to assess from there, because the whole context of the game changes at that point. “It’s another lesson for the boys.” With the Devils unable to secure the win, it puts their chances of playing finals in jeopardy. Wangaratta City sits just inside the top eight to play finals, and will need to win their midweek match with St Pat’s to keep their hopes alive. The match, played on Wednesday, 9 July, will mark the Devils’ first encounter with the similarly struggling Paddies, who sit two games behind Wangaratta City. “It’s a big week this week, with St Pat’s a must win for our finals hopes and then Myrtleford on Sunday,” Leschen said. “I think it should be a good game, St Pat’s seem to be a different team from recent years, so it will probably be a hard-fought game. “I expect the boys to be up for it, they know what it means for us to get the win.” The division one Devils take on St Pat’s at South Wangaratta from 7pm on Wednesday, 9 July. Meanwhile, the reserve men managed to edge out City and claim a narrow 1-0 win on the weekend. The division two Devils sit third overall, with a four-point buffer ahead of City. Both the senior and women’s sides enjoyed the weekend off with the bye.

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