Bonnyrigg Sports Centre is the venue for a match that promises goals ? there have been 17 of them in the three matches between the two sides this season.
Manly United defeated Sutherland 4-2 at Seymour Shaw Park early in the season, but the Sharks got their revenge, thrashing Manly 5-0 at Cromer Park later in the year.
The two clashed in the Grand Final qualifier a fortnight ago, a match that saw Sutherland take a 2-0 lead before being pegged back, a Manly goal in injury time of the second half sending the match to extra time. Sutherland scored twice in the extra period to seal their place in the Grand Final, but it was a warning of the ability that Manly United possess.
The Northern Beaches side had to endure extra time and a penalty shootout last weekend against Blacktown Spartans in order to qualify. They could well have been knocked out had Andre Carle scored with an open goal in front of him with the last kick of extra time, but his miss sent the game to a shootout where Manly?s keeper Tonu Liiband saved the final penalty to send his side through.
Both sides possess huge quality in attack, which will make for an exciting game. Sutherland Sharks? Christopher Naumoff, Nick Olsen and Ben Cornish have been pivotal to their campaign, whilst Manly United?s Michael McGinley has been unstoppable in front of goal, ably assisted by his striker partner, William Pritchard.
It is an important day, too, for the goalkeepers. Marko Bozic and Tonu Liiband will have to be at the very top of their games if they are to see their side to Championship glory.
It is also a big occasion for the coaches of both sides, Jim McMillan and Rod Eames at Sutherland and Nigel Mahoney at Manly United.
This match will certainly be a fantastic game and the winner will certainly have defeated a worthy foe.
-By Matthew Connellan
Archives for September 2012
NSW Premier League 2012 Grand Final Key Information
The Day Schedule will take place as follows:
U18s (10am)
Blacktown City FC v Parramatta FC
U20s (12:30pm)
Sutherland Sharks v Manly United
First Grade (3pm)
Bonnyrigg White Eagles v Marconi Stallions
Ticket Prices
Adults $15
Concession $10
Children Under 16 Free
Please note that there will be ?NO PASSOUTS? on the day.
Parking
There will be limited parking available on the Bonnyrigg Sports Club premises (Approx 800 spots) so get in early otherwise street parking will also be available.
? Simpson and Wilson Rd
? Bonnyrigg Heights Public School will have a car park operating on site (Corner Lewis St and Wilson Rd)
Transport
Be aware that Monday October the 1st is a Public Holiday so check all transport information via this link to plan your trip via Bus and Train
NSW Premier League Grand Final DVDs on sale (All Grades)
The NSW Premier Youth League Grand Final Day on Saturday 28th of September at Lily Homes Stadium will be filmed (U13s ? U16s) while the NSW Premier League Grand Final Day on Monday 1st October at Bonnyrigg Sports Centre will be filmed (18s ? First Grade)
Click below to view the forms to order your copy today.
NSW Premier Youth League
NSW Premier League
NSW Premier League Grand Final Pre-sale Tickets On Sale Now
Football NSW has advised that to avoid the queues, purchasing pre-sale tickets will save you time to get into the NSW Premier League?s biggest spectacle for 2012.
Tickets will be on sale at the Bonnyrigg Sports Club?s reception from Friday 28th noon onwards till Grand Final day on Monday 1st of October.
Ticket Prices:
Admission Prices 2012
NSW Premier League Admission prices for 2012 are the following:
Adults $15
Concession $10
Children Under 16 Free
Please note – “NO PASSOUTS” on the day
Official: NSW Premier League Grand Final Match Program ONLINE now
With a feast of football taking shape on Monday 1st of October at Bonnyrigg Sports Centre, all three age groups; Under 18s, Under 20s and First Grade will be on show in what promises to be a great day for the round ball game.
To get an insightful view on all matches click below to view the official 2012 NSW Premier League Match Program ? your one stop pocket of information.
LINK – Official 2012 NSW Premier League Match Program