The match opened with a period of both teams vying for possession.
Spring Gully were able to convert first after breaking through with a forward run.
Early in the first half, Wanderers team captain Masen Brain required a substitution due to injury.
Play continued with the Wanderers on the back foot defending a high press, Spring Gully entered half-time 7-0 up.
After a half-time talk and regroup, the Wanderers made a few adjustments to their setup, stabilising the midfield.
A last ditch off the line clearance from centre back Benjamin Butcher-Edwards showed he would not quit under pressure.
On this fixture, the Wanderers were out matched by former League 1 Spring Gully United.
Final score: Spring Gully United 12 def Wanderers 0.
For their efforts, Butcher-Edwards and Mbongiseni Magutshwa were given Players’ Player.
The Wanderers will be back at home tomorrow, taking on Swan Hill.
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