Tigers unable to get past Echuca United

By Matthew Kappos

Jul 22, 2024

Despite the best efforts of goal-kicker Samuel Beasley, Cobram Tigers recorded a loss against Echuca United in round 14.

It was a tough afternoon for the Cobram’s senior football players, with Echuca United coming into form at the worst time for the Tigers.

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After a less-than-ideal campaign on the field, the Eagles senior football side had reason to celebrate on Saturday when it defeated Cobram by seven points at Echuca South Recreation Reserve.

United did most of its work early in the round 14 Murray League fixture, kicking three goals in the first quarter against the more fancied Cobram.

The Tigers could only respond with one of their own, and the Eagles continued to pile on the pressure in the second quarter, kicking two unanswered goals in the period.

The half-time score saw United in the box seat, leading 5.4 (34) to Cobram’s 1.5 (11).

In a tense, defensive second half, the Eagles made very few additional inroads but were able to force the Tigers to continue a poor afternoon in front of goal.

Cobram could only manage 1.4 in the third quarter and another 1.2 in the fourth, the day belonging to Echuca United.