THE Woolgoolga Wolves have stormed into the HIT105.5 Men’s Premier League grand final after clawing back from a goal down to beat Northern Storm 3-1 at Woolgoolga on Saturday night.
In a rematch of last year’s decider, the Storm looked in control at halftime after Campbell Brear’s penalty and a masterful opening half from Ben Dove.
But the Wolves came out breathing fire after the break and were level within five minutes when Olly Angus-Brown buried the equaliser.
The hosts piled on the pressure and finally cracked the Storm defence in the dying stages, with Nick Mallett striking before Angus-Brown sealed his brace to send the Wolves back to the big dance.
Woolgoolga will meet Coffs City United Lions in the grand final under lights at C.ex Coffs International Stadium on Saturday, September 13, with kick-off at 7pm.
Earlier, Boambee Eagles snatched a dramatic ticket to the women’s showpiece after a last-minute Kylie McDonald penalty sealed a 1-0 win over the Coffs City United Lionesses.
McDonald, who claimed the Golden Boot with a staggering 28 goals this season, held her nerve in the 89th minute to spark jubilant scenes as the Eagles booked their spot in Saturday’s decider, also at the stadium, kicking off at 5pm against Urunga.
A bumper weekend of football finals will run from Friday through Sunday at the Coffs Coast’s premier venue.
By David WIGLEY
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