Two of the Illawarra’s best junior football teams will attempt to earn the tag of best team in NSW when they feature in Sunday's Champion of Champions grand finals.
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The Lake Heights 13 boys will face Arncliffe after a final-minute semi-final victory over Kemps Creek on Sunday. Trailing 1-0 at the break, Lake Heights fought back in the second half to level the scores at one-goal-apiece thanks to a stunning Maksi Naumovski strike from 35 metres out.
Then,with just seconds remaining, Cooper Schofield was brought down after he drove into the Kemps Creek penalty box and was awarded a penalty.
Schofield stepped up and nailed the penalty in what became the final play of the match, securing a 2-1 victory.
The Shellharbour 14 girls had a far more comfortable semi-final experience on Sunday, claiming a comprehensive 5-0 win over Gymea.
The girls will now take on Nepean’s Lowland Wanderers in the final at Valentine Sports Park.
Cameron Mee
Sports reporter at the Canberra Times
Sports reporter at the Canberra Times
