Recap

Balwyn have given their survival hopes a massive boost with a resilient win over Pascoe Vale.

Balwyn got off to a flyer with two quick goals, before Pascoe Vale scored one of their own.

The Blues scored a third midway through the half to reopen their two goal buffer, but Pascoe Vale dragged themselves back into the game with two goals before the half-time break to level the scores.

The two sides found themselves locked at four goals apiece going into the final stages of the game, and just as it looked like the game was going to penalties, Balwyn came up with a crucial winner that takes them up to seventh and out of the automatic relegation spot on goal-difference.

Man of the Match: Michele Salvi (FC Balwyn)