Match Report
In the standings it was Pascoe Vale 14th on 26 points, Preston Lions 8th on 36 — separated by 10. Preston Lions ranked just 14th in the league on five-round form despite their 8th table position. Per game in the league, Pascoe Vale were scoring 1.35 and conceding 2.23, Preston Lions 1.42 and 1.38, against a competition average of 1.65 goals per team per game.
Three consecutive defeats weighed on Pascoe Vale.
The venue was CB Smith Reserve, with room for 1,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 0-1.
Goal scorers
Preston Lions: Daniel Champness (54')
Key stats
Possession: Pascoe Vale 40% · Preston Lions 60% · Total shots: 11-11 · On target: 4-3 · Corners: 5-6