A SUPERB early goal to Preston was cancelled out late by Melbourne Knights to ensure the points were shared in a pulsating encounter at Bt Connor Reserve.

The game started at break neck speed, with the Knights pushing for an early goal away from home and almost finding one, Barisic unluckily denied by the upright.

MELBOURNE Knights scored two goals in the second half against the AIS to record an important victory in the Foxtel Cup clash under lights in Ballarat.

OAKLEIGH Cannons and Melbourne Knights played out an exciting 1-1 draw at Jack Edwards Reserve.

In the first half Oakleigh Cannons were all over Melbourne Knights.

TWO early goals by Zoran Petrevski and Alex Firatzoglu saw Melbourne Knights beat South Melbourne and jump into top spot in the Foxtel Cup.

The Knights went Monterey Reserve knowing victory, would put them at the pointy end of the ladder, and goals too James Timmons and Joe Spiteri assured that position.