Amateurs Round Up: MetroStars 3-1 Macedonia

TWO late goals secured MetroStars a hard fought win over Macedonia last weekend at T.K. Shutter Reserve.

Will Skelly opened the scoring on 4 minutes, converting from a set piece. MetroStars controlled possession for most of the game but were unable to add to their lead further.

Macedonia fought hard and found an equaliser with 20 minutes remaining.

Goalkeeper Bobby Bilney pulled out another spectacular save to keep the scores level.

Goals in the final 5 minutes from Samuel Livori and captain Callum Jayne sealed the 3 points and moved Metro up to second on the ladder with 4 games played.

Starting Lineup: 1. Bobby Bilney (GK), 2. Nick Folker, 4. Callum Jayne (c), 5. Josh Otoole, 8. Darcy Mayer, 9. Brandon Alyward, 10. Ben Restell, 12. Bradley Truscott, 15. Joseph Alvarez, , 22. Sam Livori, 26. Will Skelly

Substitutes: 39. Adam Knobben, 16. Ben Faulkner, 19. Darcy Ainsworth, 23. Kieran Stepney, 24. Dedan Johns

Goals: Will Skelly (4') Sam Livori (84'), Callum Jayne (87')

Final Score: MetroStars 3-1 Macedonia

Our Reserves side were too good for Macedonia as they secured their second win of the season.

MetroStars wasted no time as they took ahead early when Cavey finished from close range.

Livewire Jackson Livori grabbed himself a brace as also forced an own goal as Metro went into the half-time break with a healthy 4-0 lead.

Tidy finishes from Faranda and substitute Hoffman added to the scoreline before Maceondia were allowed a late consolation goal moments before full-time, denying us a clean sheet.

Starting Lineup: 39. Adam Knobben (GK), 6. Jackson Livori, 13. Bradley Smith, 14. Michele Raschella, 17. Daniel Franchina, 19. Darcy Ainsworth (c), 23. Kieran Stepney, 27. Nathan Spence, 28. Ricardo Bagarozza, 32. Daniel Didas, 34. Jason Cavey

Substitutes: 20. Ben Hoffman, 14. Michele Raschella

Goals: Jason Cavey (2'), Jackson Livori (17', 23'), own goal (36'), Anton Faranda (51'), Ben Hoffman (60')

Final Score: MetroStars 6-1 Macedonia

MetroStars travel away next week to face top of the league Rowe Park.