Alain Mubali put the hosts in front after 16 minutes, which they held until the break, before Luccen Olingo doubled Diamonds' advantage after 63 minutes.

Obi Eze pulled one back for City with 20 to play, but Diamonds dug deep to record back-to-back victories.

Myrtleford stayed top with a 3-2 win against Albury Hotspurs at Aloysius Park.

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Wangaratta is in touch thanks to a commanding 8-1 result at home to Melrose.

Albury United is also just a point off the lead after a overcoming a 3-1 half-time deficit against Cobram to win 6-3 at Jelbart Park.

Boomers were 6-1 victors away to St Pats, while Twin City had the bye.

The men's ladder after round six is: Myrtleford 16, Wangaratta 15, Albury United 15, Albury City 11, Boomers 11, Twin City 9, Hotspurs 8, St Pats 7, Diamonds 6, Cobram 3, Melrose 3.

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