It’s been a tough season, but it’s always nice to celebrate the wins.

The long week for Myrtleford’s senior women’s side ended on a positive, with Savoy backing up a 3-3 draw with top four team Wodonga Diamonds with a 3-2 win over Cobram.

Taking on Diamonds at home on Thursday night, Savoy fought hard from 2-1 down.

After conceding early in the second half, Savoy struck back, finding the back of the net twice to deny Wodonga the full allotment of points.

With a tight turnaround into their Sunday match with Cobram, it was a spirited side which took to the park, defending well after conceding a goal early.

The midfielders and strikers proved their mettle, with Lily Notarianni finishing from the wing, a goal from a set piece, and Sienna Alam capitalising on crossbar deflection to put Myrtleford 3-2 up.

Senior co-coach Tom Scott said it was heartening to see the squad perform so well.

“To describe this week, it was reward for effort,” he said.

“On Thursday night, we were able to find new levels of intensity throughout the game - our midfield was exceptional and created opportunities going forward.

“This game was important to our season, as it demonstrated our ability to push to the final minutes.

“With only three days’ turnaround, it was always going to be a physical demanding task to challenge Cobram.

“Our second half was again very dominant and provided opportunities for us to further extend the lead.

“Though we conceded late, the determination by the girls to push through fatigue was very impressive.”

This weekend is a chance for the senior women to get even with local derby rivals Wangaratta, who defeated Savoy back in May 1-2.

A win over the second-bottom placed Lady Devils could see Myrtleford challenging for a top four spot, should other results go their way.

The division one match between Myrtleford Savoy and Wangaratta City kicks off from 11.20am at South Wangaratta Recreation Reserve.

Meanwhile, the reserves continued their incredible season, winning 2-0 to sit second overall.