They strike, they score.
After being on the wrong end of an 11-goal white knuckler in the Regional Hockey League the previous weekend, once again Strikers engaged in a goal-heavy game on Sunday.
This time, however, the Shepparton side was the one smiling at the close.
Strikers hosted Strathdale in a slippery shoot out that favoured the home team, with a 4-3 result banked in trying conditions marking another prolific day for the forwards.
Adrian Abrahams was the chief destroyer for Strikers with two goals, with Duncan Moodie and Xavier McBain also getting in on the action.
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Strikers’ Gurbaj Singh waits to receive a pass from a teammate. Photo by Megan FisherImage 2 of 7
Strikers’ Timothy Russell flicks the ball ahead into space. Photo by Megan FisherImage 3 of 7
Strikers’ Ben Costa takes a second to have a breather. Photo by Megan FisherImage 4 of 7
Strikers’ Adrian Abrahams drilled two goals against Strathdale. Photo by Megan FisherImage 5 of 7
Strikers’ Duncan Moodie got on the scoresheet for his side. Photo by Megan FisherImage 6 of 7
Strikers’ Timothy Russell drives the ball with plenty of power. Photo by Megan FisherImage 7 of 7
Strikers’ Duncan Moodie zeroes in on the target. Photo by Megan FisherMeanwhile, Echuca-Moama suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Sandhurst, falling 8-1, while Shepparton Youth Club scalped a handy 2-0 win over Bendigo Senjuns.
In the Goulburn Valley Hockey Association front, women’s action saw more goals rain down in the wet during the SYC-Euroa clash.
Scorchers’ Sue and Jess Trevaskis grabbed doubles in SYC’s 5-2 victory over the visitors, with Charlotte Stevens the other scorer for the host.
Earlier that day, Strikers suffered its second loss on the bounce as Echuca-Moama White ground out a surprise 1-0 win.
B-grade men’s match play had Echuca-Moama seal a 4-2 triumph over Mooroopna, while SYC walked away with a 2-0 victory against Strikers.
Finally, Mooroopna returned to the winners’ list in the Women’s Vic League Two, recording a 2-0 win with Kerry Gannon and Abigail Vaivars the scorers.