Trent Mason scored a field goal and Brad Newell converted a penalty corner for the victor while Magpies’ sole scorer was Ben Allen.

The game flowed from end to end with both teams keen to get on the attack.

Goalkeepers Scott Foley (Magpies) and Ben Martin (Wodonga) both had excellent games.

Falcons, with one of their best teams of the year, were too strong for Wombats, getting the job done 5-3.

Falcons had five individual scorers, while Wombats’ three goals came from Peter Barber, Joel Kellett and Ryen Versteegen.

United showed why its flag favourite, defeating Norths 8-3.

Wombats women went back into second position on the ladder with a close 2-1 win over Norths.

Wodonga moved back into the four after narrowly defeating United 2-1.

Magpies were the most heavily affected by State League duties but had enough reserves to get them over the line against Falcons 3-2.