Rising talent Harry Lloyd produced a blistering 14-minute, three-goal spree to ensure Tarrawanna overpowered Corrimal in Saturday's Illawarra Premier League clash at Ian McLennan Park.
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Lloyd was pushed up the pitch on his introduction in the second half and the decision by coach Scott Chipperfield had an immediate impact.
The son of former Wollongong Wolves player and coach Richard Lloyd scored with his first and second touches, before sealing a hat-trick in the 78th minute.
"He's mostly played right fullback, but we wanted to use his pace so we pushed him up on to the right wing," Chipperfield said.
"Harry's a good young player, he's still raw but he's got a bit of Richard about him.
"This is the first year we've had him, coming from Bulli, and it was just great to see him come on and show he can do that.
"We've played three weeks in a row now, so even though we haven't been able to train, we're starting to build some momentum."
Kyle Kirkland put Tarrawanna in front after 12 minutes, but Corrimal had pegged back the Blueys by halftime through Cody Wehmeyer.
Jai Mellor then put Rangers in front early in the second half, but the contest was about to be upended by Lloyd.
"I thought we hadn't made the most of our opportunities in the first half," Chipperfield said. "But we took control there in the second half, it helps when Harry scores with his first two touches."
Victory keeps Tarrawanna two points behind league leaders Wollongong Olympic, the only two teams who have played five games during the rain-interrupted season.
Olympic outclassed Bellambi in a 3-1 win, as Stefan Demoski, Joey Lavalle and Rick Goodchild all scored before halftime, then Luke Boersma pulled one back late for Bellambi.
In the other game, Wollongong United defeated Woonona 2-0.
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