'We all love playing': what a grand final win meant to the Kiama Quarriers

A second half goal from Louisa Glyde confirmed the result for the Quarriers over the league champions.

Quarriers captain Nerissa Peterson said to win the grand final was a massive achievement for the club.

"It meant a lot. We have a mix of new players, experienced players, players who haven't played for 25 years and to all come together to win was amazing," she said.

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"Lots are mums with small kids that we drag around to games but we all work together so well to both play soccer and look after the kids on the sideline. The team has worked hard at training with player coach Shellee Gibson leading the way.

"We also make sure team bonding events occur to make the team really connected. We really get along so well. There is a lot of off season events planned," she said.

Peterson added that to beat the previously unbeaten Thirroul meant a great deal.

"It was the best. They beat us 1-0 first game, scoring in the 88^th minute which was devastating," she said.

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"The the next game was 0-0 so it's great to play such a competitive team and then to win in such a close game was really exciting. All the girls were hugging and screaming as the ref blew the final whistle.

"We all love playing the game."

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