SYDNEY (Interstat) — Marconi Stallions FC defeated visiting Oakleigh Cannons 1-0 at Marconi Stadium on Saturday, scoring the only goal of the match and holding the lead to the final whistle. The Stallions improved to 1-1 in this competition and 1-1 across all competitions. Oakleigh also stands at 1-1 in this competition and 1-1 across all competitions. Marconi entered the match after a 3-1 loss at Bayswater, while Oakleigh had beaten Sydney Olympic FC 4-2 in its previous match. The hosts kept Oakleigh scoreless and protected the one-goal advantage through the finish. The visitors could not find an equalizer after falling behind. Neither team added another goal, and Marconi closed out the win in Sydney. The result gave Marconi its first victory in this competition this season and handed Oakleigh its first loss in this competition this season. The match remained 1-0 after the final whistle.