The Keilor Wolves have a task ahead of them if they’re to have a chance at promotion in the FV state league 4 competition.
The Wolves were in fourth spot after 14 rounds, nine points of top spot and five points off second.
The top team automatically gets promoted, while the second placed side is set to play in a play off match for promotion.
Wolves coach Sofiane Soufi said they know they have their work cut out for them.
“We lost an important game at the Surf Coast,” he said. “We had too many injuries and got a red card. Credit to Surf Coast, they were the better team on the day.
“We will keep fighting. Last year we were seven points ahead of everyone and didn’t get promoted.
“Second spot is only five points away. We have to believe and keep playing hard every weekend, we can’t afford to drop any more points.”
Soufi said injuries hadn’t helped them with 25 players playing in their top side this season so far.
He said they were starting to get everyone back.
Soufi said they were hoping their experiences of the past few years would hold them in good stead for the back half of the season.
He said finishing in top spot was probably too far away, but they were focused on the second spot and possible promotion play off.
“A couple of years ago we were able to turn things around,” he said. “We’ve learned from the past.
“We have beaten them all previously, Moonee Valley, Surf Coast. We’re capable of beating everyone in the league.”
Despite dropping off slightly, Soufi said the vibe around the club continued to be strong and the environment was good as everyone works towards the one goal.
The Wolves faced Melbourne City on Friday night, after deadline.
The Wolves won 4-3.
