Cringila are preparing for the ultimate test on Tuesday night.
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The Lions will be underdogs when they face reigning Bert Bampton Cup champions Bulli in a Cup semi-final.
So what's at stake for both teams? A ticket to this year's final against Wollongong United on September 6. Oli Vrtkovski's men advanced to the decider with a 3-1 win over Bellambi last week.
Cringila reached the Cup semi finals with a 4-1 win over Woonona on July 18. Toby Norval scored a hat-trick and Peter Simonoski also found the back of the net, and the pair shape as crucial for the Lions again on Tuesday night.
Bulli also moved into the semi-final with a thumping victory, beating Helensburgh 6-0. Ben McDonald scored a double, to complement his good form in this year's Illawarra Premier League, and he is a danger man for Cringila's defence.
Tuesday night's game will kick off at 8pm at Crehan Park.
A Youth Cup semi-final will also take place on Tuesday night, with Coniston and Tarrawanna facing off for a spot in this year's decider.
The winner will also meet United in the final, who recorded a 4-1 victory over Wollongong Olympic last week.
A curtain raiser to the Bampton Cup semi-final, the Youth Cup clash will start at 6pm on Tuesday night at Crehan Park.
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Joshua Bartlett
A sporting fanatic who is keen to promote all codes in the Illawarra and abroad. Mercury's chief football reporter.
A sporting fanatic who is keen to promote all codes in the Illawarra and abroad. Mercury's chief football reporter.
