Senior goalkeeper Pat Todaro made five saves, including a stop on a penalty kick to secure the shutout.
Both teams played extremely hard, according to Southern coach Paul Daley, but it was Southern's defensive intensity that made the difference in the game.
Senior Kasey Coleman highlighted the Bulldogs' defense by shutting down Atholton's top striker the entire match. Senior Chris Giles assited on Gibbons' goal.
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