North Geelong Warriors 2-4 Langwarrin | National Premier Leagues Victoria 2 | Saturday, 16 May 2026

Langwarrin produced a dominant second‑half display to secure a comprehensive 4-2 victory over North Geelong Warriors at the Geelong Croatia Sports Centre. The win lifts the visitors into the top three of the NPL Victoria 2 table, while the Warriors remain in the relegation zone after a fifth consecutive league defeat.

First‑Half Action

The opening 45 minutes saw both teams trade blows. Langwarrin took the lead in the 12th minute when striker Lachlan Hoath headed in a corner from the right. North Geelong responded well and equalised through a penalty converted by midfielder Jake Delpopolo in the 28th minute after a handball in the box. The Warriors then stunned the visitors by taking the lead just before half-time: Delpopolo turned provider, threading a pass to winger Andrew Muscat, who finished clinically into the far corner.

Second‑Half Collapse

Whatever Langwarrin coach Andrew Durante said at the break clearly worked. The visitors came out firing and levelled within four minutes of the restart – Hoath again, this time with a powerful header from a free kick. From that moment, the Warriors lost their composure. Langwarrin’s midfield, led by captain Joshua Meaker, began to dominate possession and create chances.

In the 62nd minute, forward Riley Hinton pounced on a defensive error to slot home and put Langwarrin 3-2 up. The visitors then sealed the win in the 79th minute when substitute Ben Goodall broke clear on the counter‑attack and fired past the stranded home goalkeeper. North Geelong pushed for a consolation but could not find a way through a resolute away defence.

Tactical Story

Langwarrin’s ability to adjust their pressing intensity in the second half proved decisive. They forced the Warriors into hurried clearances and punished every mistake. North Geelong’s lack of discipline in midfield left gaps that Hoath and Hinton exploited ruthlessly. The Warriors now face a battle to climb out of the bottom two, with just one win in their last ten matches.

Key Players

Lachlan Hoath was the star man for Langwarrin with a brace, while Jake Delpopolo’s goal and assist were bright spots in a disappointing Warriors performance. Langwarrin’s central defensive pairing also stood firm when under pressure in the first half.

The result moves Langwarrin to 22 points, just one point off second place, while North Geelong remain 12th with just 8 points.