THE GEELONG HOLIDAY INN & SUITES MEN’S MATCH PREVIEW: ROYALS OUT FOR BACK-TO-BACK WINS WHEN NUNAWADING VIST

This coming Friday, June 9, sees the Essendon Royals SC take on Nunawading City FC at Cross Keys Reserve, 8:15 PM kickoff. This promises to be an exciting match as the Royals aim to build on their recent momentum and secure back-to-back victories for the first time this season.

The Royals come into the game on the back of a crucial 1-0 win over the North Sunshine Eagles FC, a morale-boosting result that marked their first victory over a top half side this season. Despite their position in the table, the Royals have shown they can match it with the best in the division, and last week’s result will have significantly boosted the team’s confidence.

However, the task ahead is formidable. Nunawading City FC, currently sitting second in the table, has been in fine form this season and will be a tough opponent for the Royals. In their Round 2 encounter, Nunawading ran out 3-0 winners at Mahoney’s Reserve with goals from Atsushi Bando, Michael Romas, and Alex Kubenko. Michael Romas, in particular, has been a standout player for Nunawading this season, with eight goals to his name.

Despite the challenging opposition, the Royals have been creating fantastic chances in recent games and were unlucky not to win by a greater margin last Friday. The team will be keen to convert more of these chances into goals, having struggled to find the back of the net consistently this season.

The Royals will also be looking to continue their climb up the table. Last week’s win saw them jump out of the relegation zone and they will be eager to put more distance between themselves and the drop zone.

In terms of recent form, the Royals have picked up seven points in their last five games, losing just once. On the other hand, Nunawading has secured nine points from their last five games, with three wins and two losses.

With both teams showing good form, it’s shaping up to be a thrilling contest. Can the Royals build on last week’s victory and secure another win against a top-half side? Or will Nunawading repeat their earlier success against the Royals? Join us at Cross Keys Reserve this Friday to find out!