Recap

Fitzroy have come from one-nil down to beat a resurgent Balwyn by three goals to two.

Ben Monteleone made his return for Balwyn after re-signing with his former club, and he made an immediate impact, scoring within five minutes of his introduction.

Cosimo Russo got on the end of a slick passing move by Fitzroy to level the scoring, ensuring that the two teams went into the half-time break all square.

Scott Rogan gave Fitzroy the lead for the first time in the match in the second half, before Monteleone went on a direct run right through the Fitzroy midfield and blasted the ball into the back of the net.

The two teams continued to match each other stride for stride until deep into the second half when Rogan emerged as the hero for Fitzroy, scoring a late goal to win it.

With less than five seconds to play, a miscommunication between Fitzroy keeper Aaron Yu and his teammates resulted in Yu dropping the ball for a teammate, as per his teammate’s instructions, but a lapse in concentration led to Balwyn stealing the ball in Fitzroy’s box, but they were unable to capitalise on the mistake and equalise at the death.

Man of the Match: Scott Rogan (Fitzroy FC)