Mornington Women Clinch a Grand Final Berth
- ByEmily Williamson --
- 2024-07-30 07:57:48 --
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Mornington has qualified for the Grand Final after a stirring comeback victory against Warragul Industrials. Mornington Blue and Warragul Industrials have been the two standout teams of the inaugural MPFNL Women's competition. The two sides faced in the Division One qualifying final at Hastings last Saturday.
After a close first quarter, Warragul took control of the game and led by 12 points at half time. However, Mornington fought back in the second half, kicking five unanswered goals to clinch a thrilling 26-24 victory.
Mornington's comeback was led by their talented forward line, with Mia Manson, Chloe Dawson and Jess Dingwall all hitting the scoreboard. The Mornington midfield also lifted in the second half, winning the contested ball battle and driving the ball forward. Warragul fought bravely, but couldn't match Mornington's intensity in the final two quarters.
The win means Mornington has booked their place in the Grand Final, where they will face the winner of the second semi-final between Mornington Red and Frankston Bombers. It's a remarkable achievement for the Mornington club, who have dominated the inaugural season of the MPFNL Women's competition.
Mornington coach Brendan Dunne was thrilled with his team's performance, praising their resilience and hunger to win. "I'm so proud of the girls, they never gave up and kept fighting until the final siren," Dunne said. "To come from behind and win a tight final like that shows the character of this group. They deserve to be in the Grand Final."
Warragul Industrials can be proud of their season, having been one of the standout teams throughout the year. They will now have another chance to reach the Grand Final when they face the loser of the second semi-final in the preliminary final.
The MPFNL Women's Grand Final will be played on September 16th, with Mornington favored to claim the inaugural premiership after their impressive finals campaign.
"To come from behind and win a tight final like that shows the character of this group. They deserve to be in the Grand Final."
The future looks bright for women's football in the Mornington Peninsula region, with the success of the MPFNL competition set to inspire more young girls to take up the sport. Mornington's Grand Final appearance is a significant milestone, and the club will be hoping to cap off a memorable season with a premiership triumph.
The MPFNL Women's competition has been a resounding success in its inaugural year, showcasing the talented female footballers across the Mornington Peninsula. Mornington's Grand Final berth is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players, coaches and administrators who have helped grow the game in the region.
As the anticipation builds for the Grand Final, all eyes will be on Mornington as they look to cap off a dominant season with the ultimate prize. It promises to be an exciting conclusion to the MPFNL Women's season, with the Mornington women determined to write their name in the history books.