Gippsland United's senior women put in a performance to be proud of to sign off the season in a hard-fought 2-1 defeat to the unbeaten South Yarra.
United went into the half time break 1-0 up after striker Shanasai Iorangi broke the deadlock, with the Gippsland girls leading possession and dominating the first half.
The second half had it all, red cards (which saw United go down to 10), yellow cards and fiery encounters.
South Yarra put away two quick goals and it was enough for them to take all three points and finish off their unbeaten season.
United gave their thanks to the women's coaches, team managers, players, supporters and sponsors for the 2025 season, saying it takes a mountain of work each week and they should all be very proud.
Gippsland retain their State League 1 position and will aim to be back bigger and stronger in 2026.
Gippsland United's senior men finished their own year with a 4-0 defeat to Bayside Argonauts.
Up against the odds as they took on the league's second-ranked team away from home, it was a tough day out for United in what has finished as a tough year.
Argonauts' Mitch Cooper scored a brace, one goal in both halves, to help down the visitors.
United have finished their season on four wins, two draws and 16 losses as relegation now looms.