Horsham reclaimed top spot in the Ballarat and District Soccer Association Div two when it defeated Ballarat Red 4-3 on Sunday. 

Three goals were scored in four minutes in an eventful first half. 

Ballarat’s Lachlan Dempsey scored a simple goal after a Matthew Hadden mistake on the 34^th minute.

Noah Talbot created something out of nothing three minutes later, getting on the end of a Reuben Macchia corner. He volleyed the ball into the bottom corner to draw Horsham level. 

Horsham goalkeeper, Elijah Macchia, was at fault for the second Ballarat goal – it came on the 38^th minute. 

Elijah attempted a quick throw to Reuben but failed to see Brendan Pym, who intercepted the pass and eased past Horsham’s out-of-position defence to score. 

Horsham was dominant but two mistakes from the Falcons defensive unit helped Ballarat to a 2-1 lead at half time. 

A change in formation proved fruitful as Horsham dominated with its slick passing and chance creation. 

A seven minute goal-scoring masterclass by July Htoo and Talbot saw Horsham flip the game on its head. 

Tired Falcons struggled in the final 10 minutes. 

A sloppy foul by Reuben in the box resulted in a penalty goal by Ballarat, the Horsham defence proved too stable for Ballarat and ran out the game. 

Horsham will play Buninyong in Horsham on Sunday in round 11.