Brian Stockwell
It was Matildas versus France all over again in the premier women’s elimination final at Glasshouse last Friday night. Locked up at 3-all at the end of extra time thanks to goals by CJ Mitchell, Jess Doyle and Kayla Perry the spot in the grand final was down to penalties. Taking a leaf out of the Socceroos playbook, coach Ollie Williams then changed their goalkeeper with Perry moving into the position.
The strategy paid off. Perry’s athleticism repeatedly repelled the Beewah Glasshouse penalty attempts and the Lions came out on top 4-2 in the shootout. Building on last year’s success in the division below, the team now proceeds to the grand final.
The women will meet Maroochy Swans in the main match at 7.30pm at the Sunshine Coast Stadium following the premier men who will take on Kawana at 5pm.
Tickets can be pre-purchased at footballqueensland.com.au/finals-series/ to avoid the queues on the day.
After successful semifinals in the Under 13 div 1, Under 15 div 1 and 2 and the under 23s it will be an all-day event for Noosa supporters.
President Brian Stockwell is encouraging all members and supporters to make their way down to the grand finals with a $100 voucher from the club canteen on offer for the best dressed Noosa Lions supporter.
