Sydenham Park had to settle for a draw after a mid week coaching change for the FV state league 1 north-west side.
The Reds announced during the week that it had mutually parted ways with coach Milan Batur and his coaching staff Mario Gouder and Bobbie Gagovski.
“The Sydenham executive board would like to thank them for their hard work and dedication over the years.
“The club is in the process of finding suitable replacements and will make further announcements in the coming days.”
Batur had been an assistant coach at the Reds the past three seasons after finishing his playing career.
The Reds had dropped their last two games heading into Saturday’s clash with Western Suburbs.
Western Suburbs scored first before the Reds were able to find an equaliser through Lochlan Johnston.
With Geelong winning, the Reds slipped to fifth spot with that result. The Reds are four points outside the top two.
In other results, Brimbank Stallions beat Upfield on Friday night, 2-1. Habib Fleifel scored both goals for the Stallions.
Second placed Westgate had a 3-2 loss to Ballarat City.
Scores were locked at 1-1 at half time, with Ballarat able to find two goals in the second half to claim the win.
Julio Beltran was the goal scorer for Westgate.
With top side Whittlesea United also suffering a loss, Westgate remains five points off top.
In state league 2 north-west, Keilor Park beat Albion Rovers and Westvale Olympic beat Craigieburn City, 2-1.
