Warrnambool Rangers will look to capitalise more on its first-half chances in future weeks.
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The unbeaten Rangers made it four in a row on Sunday with a 3-0 win against Horsham at Horsham in the Ballarat and District Soccer Association.
Each of the team's goals came in the second half through George Paspaliaris (53), Ryan Bail (66) and Spike Pilcher (78).
Coach Cam Pyke said it was taking a while for the Rangers to find the net.
Like our first couple of games, we had chances in the first half but we seem not to find our feet early on.
- Cam Pyke
"Like our first couple of games, we had chances in the first half but we seem not to find our feet early on," he said.
Only three of the division one side's 14 goals have come in the first half this year.
Converting in the opening 45 minutes is something Pyke wants the group to work on as he doesn't want it to rely on getting the job done late in a match.
"Our depth helps that we can run out a game and score late but if we can score earlier it takes a lot of pressure off us and we can work on other things through the game," he said.
Pyke is otherwise rapt with the group's start to the season.
"Our defence was strong again not conceding any goals," he said.
"For myself, as goal keeper, I haven't had to make a whole lot of saves."
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Pyke also felt his group applied great pressure in the first half on Sunday and that Horsham returned the favour, making it a good contest.
Rangers take on Daylesford at Jones Oval on Sunday.
Pyke is hoping Wade Griffin will be right after he missed the Horsham game with an ankle injury.
Otherwise, the coach will likely have a full squad to pick from as it's a home game.
The Rangers went into the Horsham clash off a bye.
Pyke said it was a good opportunity to manage players with any niggles.
He explained the Rangers play a high-tempo style so the chance to freshen up was welcome.
The skipper also highlighted the group doesn't have a long stretch without a break this season as they have the Queen's Birthday long weekend off (June 13) and also a round 14 bye (July 25).
He feels that should work in the Rangers' favour.
"When you get to the end of the season, those injuries can catch up with you so we want to keep ourselves fresh and rest where we can," he said.
It was the first time the blue and white had played Horsham in some time as it's Horsham's first year back in division one.
Rangers' South West Victorian Football Association side fell 7-2 to Port Fairy Plovers on Sunday.
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