Woodville-West Torrens saves best for last as it flies home to defeat Glenelg at the Bay

A LAST-quarter fightback by Woodville-West Torrens - highlighted by five unanswered goals - stole a much-needed win away from Glenelg in a back-and-forth game at Glenelg on Saturday.

Eagle Scott Lewis breaks away against Glenelg. Picture: Dylan Coker

A LAST-quarter fightback by Woodville-West Torrens stole a much-needed win away from Glenelg in a back-and-forth game at Glenelg on Saturday.

The Eagles were able to kick five unanswered goals in the last term to secure a 20-point victory, after being 19-points down late in the third quarter.

The Eagles’ 12.9 (81) to 9.7 (61) win came without star players Jared Petrenko and Michael Wundke, who were both out with ankle injuries.

Eagles coach Michael Godden was proud of his side’s resilience.

“We take a lot from a win like that,” Godden said.

“We started to get a bit of momentum back in that last quarter and the way we finished was really pleasing.”

Early pressure from the Tigers led to goals from brothers Terry and Ian Milera in a fast-paced, hard-hitting opening quarter.

But the Eagles were able to keep in touch with the home side and snared two majors despite a slow start.

Glenelg’s Ziggy Vitkunas stretches for a mark. Picture: Dylan Coker

Backman Brad Agnew went off in the first quarter after a knock to the head, leaving the Tigers one man down for the remainder of the day.

Despite his absence, Glenelg was able to continue its manic pressure around the stoppages and move the ball swiftly in transition.

However, a late goal by Marc Borholm on the three-quarter time siren gave the visitors a sense of hope heading into the final term.

The inspired Eagles lifted around stoppages and hit the front when Jake Johansen kicked truly at the start of last quarter.

Chris Hall (25 disposals, five marks and three goals) provided a strong marking option up forward for the Eagles, while Johansen (two goals) was dangerous when the ball hit the ground.

For the Tigers, former Melbourne Demon Dom Barry (22 disposals) was clean across halfback, and along with midfielder Matthew Snook (34 disposals), was able to deliver the ball cleanly to forwards Terry Milera (three goals).

Glenelg coach Matthew Lokan was disappointed by his side’s fade-out.

“The last quarter was really disappointing,” Lokan said.

“The Eagles got on top around the contest and used the ball really well in the forward line.”

SCOREBOARD

EAGLES 2.3 4.5 7.6 12.9 (81)

GLENELG 2.1 5.4 8.7 9.7 (61)

G OALS — Eagles: Hall 3, Johansen 2, Hayes 2, McGregor 2, Goldsworthy, Borholm, Gaffney. Glenelg: T. Milera 3, I. Milera, Scott, Vitkunas 2.

BEST — Eagles: Hall, Boyd, Sinor, Poole, Hayes, Lewis. Glenelg: Snook, Scharenberg, Barry, Curran, T. Milera, Bradley.

INJURIES: Glenelg: Brad Agnew (concussion)

REPORTS: None

UMPIRES: Schramm, Hosking, Sobieraj

CROWD: 2485 at Gliderol Stadium