Victoria Premier League 2 Round 24
Morland City and Box Hill shared the points in a 2:2 draw on Saturday evening. The result keeps both sides in their current positions, with the hosts remaining 14th and the visitors holding 6th in the table. By then, both teams had played 26 matches each, so this was another chapter in an already long campaign.
Morland City's record shows 2 wins, 8 draws and 16 losses for 14 points — a tally that reflects a season of hard work without many dividends. Box Hill, meanwhile, have accumulated 40 points from 11 victories and 7 draws, sitting comfortably above the halfway mark. And here's the thing: the gap between them speaks for itself.
Recent form tells a story of contrasting fortunes. Morland City's last five matches included a 3:5 defeat to Kingston City, a 0:1 loss to Bayside Argonauts, a 4:4 draw with Verribee City, a heavy 0:5 loss to Monlevin, and another 0:1 setback against Springvale. To be fair, those four goals against Verribee showed they can score, even if the defence remains porous.
Box Hill's run has been steadier. A 1:0 win over Bayside Argonauts, a 0:1 loss to Kilowr Park, a 1:1 draw with Eastern Lions, a 3:1 victory over Altona City, and a 2:3 defeat to Essendon Royals. They've found a way back into games, even when the result doesn't go their way.
What this draw means is simple: neither side gained ground. Morland City remain well off the pace, while Box Hill's push for a higher finish continues. The scoreline doesn't lie — two goals each, neither team able to claim superiority.