Dandenong Thunder 2 – 1 Bentleigh Greens
National Premier Leagues Victoria | July 11, 2026

Dandenong Thunder claimed a vital three points in the National Premier Leagues Victoria on Saturday afternoon, edging past Bentleigh Greens 2-1 at a lively George Andrews Reserve. The result keeps Thunder firmly in the hunt for the top six, while Bentleigh remain stuck in mid-table after a frustrated display.

Match Overview

The Thunder started brightly and took a deserved lead inside the first 20 minutes through a well-worked move down the right flank. Winger Liam O’Connell cut inside and drove a low shot that deflected past Bentleigh goalkeeper Joshua Blair. The home side doubled their advantage before half‑time when striker Marko Vojvodic latched onto a long ball and finished calmly into the far corner – his ninth goal of the campaign.

Second‑Half Fightback Falls Short

Bentleigh Greens showed more urgency after the break and pulled one back in the 62nd minute via a powerful header from Jacob Papadopoulos following a corner. Despite pushing for an equaliser, the Greens could not find a way past Dandenong’s resolute defence, marshalled by captain Nathan Cooper.

Standings Impact

With this win, Dandenong Thunder move to 30 points from 19 games, sitting just outside the top four on goal difference. Bentleigh Greens remain on 24 points, eight points adrift of the finals places with nine rounds to play. Both sides face tricky away fixtures next weekend as the race for the NPL Victoria finals intensifies.

Attendance: 1,230 at George Andrews Reserve