IT'S the game which helped spark their winning streak, and Henwood Park coach Matt Menser has warned Hanwood to expect a far different-looking Hawks team to the side they toppled early in the season.
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Unbeaten Hanwood had to work hard to beat Henwood Park 1-0 in round three, and the Hawks have since altered their playing line-up in a move which has produced six straight wins.
The two form teams of the competition meet at Griffith on Sunday, with Henwood Park chasing a top two spot and Hanwood keen to keep the chasing pack at bay.
"Last time (against Hanwood) the score flattered us a bit. Our keeper played really well and they were too good for us all over the park," Menser said.
"After that game we went back and thought about how we're going to play and we've been successful since.
"We changed the way we play and a few personnel after it, it will be interesting to see how we go against them and how it holds up.
"We just changed a few positions around the team, nothing significant and we've started with just about the same line-up every week, which has been the biggest thing.
"It was the third round last time we played them so we were still chopping and changing, and trying different things."
Both teams will be without key midfielders in Nathan Bowman (Henwood Park) and Andy Gamble (Hanwood).
Henwood Park's streak includes a 3-0 win over defending champions Lake Albert in round five, and Menser said a similar performance would give them some hope of returning from Griffith with a result.
"If we turn up with the same intensity and commitment that we did when we played Lake Albert, I definitely see us being able to get a result," he said.
Hanwood coach Anthony Agresta said they expect a similar battle to their 2-all draw with Lake Albert two games ago, the only game they've conceded goals in this season.
"They're similar to Lake Albert, on a bit of a run and we're at home this week so we're looking forward to a good challenge," he said.
"They pushed us that day (in round three), we're going to have to be wary that's for sure.
"Henwood Park from what I've seen are fairly young and maybe not as physical (as Lake Albert), you adjust for each game as you go."
PASCOE CUP - ROUND 11
Saturday: Tolland v South Wagga at Kessler Park (7pm)
Sunday (all games 3pm): Hanwood v Henwood Park at Hanwood; Cootamundra v Tumut at O'Connor Park; Wagga United v Leeton United at Rawlings Park no.2; Lake Albert v Young at Rawlings Park no.4.
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