By Jonty Ralphsmith
Pakenham United has made it two in a row with an 8-3 win over Cleeland in the State League 5 South competition.
After a tough run to start the season, Pakky got its first points last week, capitalising on its opportunities and stemming the momentum shifts, and were again classy on Saturday afternoon.
Four goals to hard-working and tough customer Daniel Vigilanti led the way, as he repeatedly put himself in dangerous areas.
Substitute Khoodadad Mohammadi also scored a double, while Elberti Teles and Wesley Rels were the other goal scorers.
A 4-0 first half set the game up before play opened up in the second half.
The victory sees Pakenham move to within two points of ninth-placed Barton in the 10-team competition ahead of a winnable clash with eighth-placed Casey this week.
Casey is coming off a 1-0 loss to the undefeated Rosebud, while Bunyip scored the only second half goal which was the difference in a 3-2 victory over Mount Martha.
