Scorpions show sting in their tail

A Moorabool soccer club has taken out the championship in the Under 12s, braving freezing conditions to win in a close 1 – 0 battle.

The second place Bacchus Marsh Scorpions took on first place Daylesford Hepburn United Black in the Under 12s Grand Final on Saturday 17 September, in a cold, wet day at Redan’s Morshead Park.

The Scorpions came into the match in good form, having thumped United 3 – 0 in the semi-final two weeks prior, with United defeating Ballarat North United 2 – 0 in the prelim to meet the Scorpions once more at the big dance.

Kicking off at 9 am, the two teams looked evenly matched, heading into extra time at nil all.

Who else would break the deadlock, but Bacchus Marsh’s Golden Boot winner, Nick Mai?

Kicking his 42^nd goal for the season, in the second last minute of extra time, Mai broke United’s hearts and secured a one-goal win, and the cup for Bacchus Marsh.