Tara Murray
Green Gully has its first win on the board under Ramon Falzon.
After a draw in his first game in charge of the National Premier League side, the Cavaliers were able to claim the points against Heidelberg United on Saturday afternoon.
Neither team was able to score in the first half, before the Cavaliers hit the front early in the second half.
The Cavaliers were able to seal the win late with their second goal, claiming the three points, 2-0.
Falzon said the win would do the playing group’s confidence the world of good.
“The boys really needed that one,” he said. “It was a good performance and a good result.
“I think it’s a step in the right direction after the first match where Manningham United equalised in the 94th minute.
“We were more structured and disciplined.”
The Cavaliers started well and were soon a man up after Jamal Ali was given a red card in the 23rd minute.
Falzon said even though they were a man up, there were still some challenges.
“They were still structured and hard to break down,” he said. “The goal early in the second half was much needed.
“Against 10 men if you don’t find that first goal, it can get really frustrating. It can lead to mistakes.”
Falzon said he was enjoying his time at the Cavaliers so far.
Falzon joins the Cavaliers after a distinguished career in NPL Western Australia, where he won four league premierships and championships, three top four trophies and one night series title, along with the 2021 NPL WA Premiership.
“It’s a really good club and has good people,” he said. “With the pedigree of the club everyone wants to be higher up the ladder.
“Even in a tough situation when I came in two weeks ago, I feel like everyone is going in the same direction.”
The win has the Cavaliers in ninth spot, nine points outside the top six after 17 rounds.
Falzon said he was just keeping it simple.
“I’m taking it week by week, game by game,” he said. “We managed to be a lot better yesterday [Saturday] and got the win.
“It’s a step forward. We face Altona Magic next week. They had a 4-0 win, they are on a high at the moment.”
In other matches, Melbourne Knights faced St Albans Saints after deadline.
In the Victorian Premier League 1, Caroline Springs lost to Langwarrin 3-2 on Friday night.
In VPL2, North Sunshine Eagles beat Box Hill United 2-1 on Friday night. The Eagles sit atop the table, goal difference ahead of Melbourne Srbija.
