The
second Semi-Final was Purnell Youth 1 versus 3
Lions FC. With Purnell Youth 2 going out in the
other Semi-Final, this was Purnell Youth's last
hope of coming away with silverware today.
The
records of the two teams in the group phase was
very similar.
Purnell
Youth 1: Won 1, Drawn 1, Lost 3. Goals 8-13. Points
4.
3
Lions FC: Won 1, Drawn 1, Lost 3. Goals 2-11.
Points 4.
The
goal difference was the stand out statistic that
would make Purnell Youth 1 arguably favourites.
However, it is never easy comparing groups as
the relative strength of each group is hard to
judge.
When
3 Lions FC played Purnell Youth 2 at the start
of Group B the teams played out a 0-0 draw. This
was proving to be an equally close tie. This would
certainly suit 3 Lions FC as they finished their
Group B campaign as they struck a late winner
in a tight match to win by the odd goal.
It
was to be another close 1-0 win here. Mike Parker
was the hero this time – his goal sent 3 Lions
FC through to the Plate Final. |