By Jonty Ralphsmith
Pakenham was never given a look in against Mount Eliza in the FFV Men’s State League 5 South competition.
United was jumped early, going into halftime 4-0 down before restoring some pride in the second half in a 5-2 result.
Giovanni Togoni kicked both of the hosts’ goals at IYU Recreation Reserve on Saturday afternoon.
Pakenham will view it as a scalp gone begging, with Casey’s 4-3 victory over Barton seeing the Panthers move ahead of Pakenham into ninth spot.
After a tight first half, the game opened up after the break, with all four of Casey’s goals coming in the second half.
Meanwhile, Endeavour Hills went down 5-0 to Aspendale.
Pakenham have the test against third-placed Aspendale next.
