Melrose’s 3-2 result handed Wangaratta City its first loss of the season, while Myrtleford was taken down on its home pitch, 2-1, by reigning league champions Cobram Roar, to tighten up the standings at the top of table.

Albury United continued to sneak under the radar with a 5-0 win over St Pats.

Boomers were held to a shock 1-1 draw against Albury Hotspurs after dropping their first game last weekend.

Doubles to Matt Hasler and Jarrod Murphy saw Twin City Wanderers come away with a much-needed 4-2 win over local rivals Wodonga Diamonds to stay in the hunt, while Albury City were far too strong for Wodonga Heart, coming away with a 6-0 triumph. 

The ladder after round eight is: Wangaratta City 19, Melrose FC 18, Myrtleford 16, Albury United 16, Boomers FC 15, Cobram Roar 14, Twin City Wanderers 14, Albury City 10, Wodonga Diamonds 9, Albury Hotspurs 7, St Pats 0, Wodonga Heart 0.