A MASSIVE weekend of football awaits Leeton United as they attempt to secure two back-to-back wins on Saturday and Sunday.
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Due to their State Cup matches this year, United missed games against several of their Football Wagga opponents, which meant they needed to be rescheduled.
With this weekend the general bye in the competition, both South Wagga and Henwood Park agreed to take on Leeton during the spare days.
First up for Leeton will be South Wagga on Saturday and then Henwood Park on Sunday, a side they had a nil-all draw with a week ago.
United coach Frank Alampi said the key on both days would be to get off to a good start early.
"Starting well in both games is what we need to do," he said.
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"Both games are crucial. We really need to win.
"South Wagga have improved, so they won't be easy and we know Henwood Park will be a challenge."
South Wagga have won just the two games this season, while Henwood Park are third with seven wins to their name.
Leeton United are sixth with five wins. They are itching to get back inside the top teams in order to secure a place in the finals.
That is why Alampi is correct when he says the two matches this weekend are essential to Leeton's chances this season.
"I've said it before, but we need to take our chances," he said.
"I'd be worried if we weren't creating the opportunities, we are, but we're just not doing anything with them.
"We need to be working hard to make the most of our chances when we create them and take them."
United will be missing some of their usual personnel on the weekend, but Alampi said it wouldn't affect their performance.
"Reserve grade are having a very good year and they aren't playing on the weekend because of the bye, so we'll be able to promote some of those guys who have been performing well," he said.
"We'll rotate our players around and try to make sure we're still fresh for Sunday's game."
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