A dominant midfield display from Dean Evans and Jackson Morgan led Floreat to a 2-0 away win over a luckless Mandurah City on Saturday in round 10 of the National Premier League WA.
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After a closely contested first half, Floreat took advantage of their opportunities in the second to seal a valuable victory.
Mandurah coach Doug Hesketh was disappointed with the result, but felt his side played well in the first half, sticking to the tactics they had planned and not conceding.
Mandurah started brightly, having their first shot fly over the bar in the 3rd minute from Mitchell Morrin.
Dean Evans had his attempt on goal in the 14th minute, hitting a curling shot that was saved by Mandurah keeper Bradley Eiffe.
Morrin had a second opportunity in the 24th, controlling a Jeffrey Bright cross, but only managing to hit the ball over the bar.
Evans continued to threaten and had a placed shot tipped wide by Eiffe in the 25th.
Despite each side having a few good chances in the first half, the quality of the final ball was lacking.
Floreat began to dominate in the second half, with Kristopher Gate going close in the 57th minute, but his curling shot was saved by Eiffe.
Evans sent Zelfy Nazary clean through on the 60th, and he was fouled by Eiffe, earning Floreat a penalty. Evans duly converted in the 61st, giving his team a 1-0 lead.
Evans threatened again in the 67th, forcing Eiffe into a save with a volley streaking towards the net.
He turned provider in the 81st, flicking a cross onto the head of Jonathon Stynes, who turned it home to seal the game.
The win takes Floreat to within a point of leaders Sorrento, while Mandurah is yet to record a win for the year.