Highlands led through the entire game, scoring goals late in the first half.

Striker Scott Freed-well scored another goal just after the half-time mark.

Wests were unable to break through the locals' defence for the entire match.

"We were consistently in control of the game, the entire time," High-lands United coach Rod Williams said.

"I think we're all really happy with the result. That's the second game in a row that we've won this season, it's a real boost for all the players," he said.

Although most of their defenders were playing their debut match for the season, United kept up a strong defence right through the match, keeping the three attack runs on their goals from doing any damage.

Full story: SHN, Monday, March 27, 2006.