All roads lead to ANZ Stadium
In the U12 Champion of Champions Grand Final Lindfield (Ku-Ring-Gai) will go head-to-head with Parklea (Blacktown). Lindfield progressed to the Final after victories over Illawarra [1-0], Berkeley Vale (Central Coast Football) [4-1] and Bossley Sports (Southern Districts) [1-0] in the Semi Final. Parklea were convincing on route to the final with victories over Shoalhaven [5-1], Canterbury [7-1], Queens Park (Eastern Suburbs) [1-0] and Beacon Hill (Manly-Warringah) [1-0] in the Semi Final.
In the U14 Champion of Champions Grand Final Central Coast Football Champions Kincumber Roos will battle it out with Lilli Pilli (Sutherland) for outright supremacy. Kincumber Roos defeated Macarthur [3-0], Figtree (Illawarra) [2-1] and Bossley Sports (Southern Districts) [2-1] on route to the Final. Sutherland Champions Lilli Pilli progressed with wins over North West Sydney Women?s [3-0], Macquarie United (Bathurst) [2-1] and Culburra (Shoalhaven) [2-1] in the Semi Final.
The U16 Champion of Champions Grand Final promises to be an exciting match between Bexley North (St. George) and Shoalhaven Champions Culburra. Bexley North were convincing on route to the final with victories over Bankstown [5-0], Chipping Norton (Southern Districts) [1-0] and Picton Rangers (Macarthur) [7-1] in the Semi Final. Culburra were also convincing on route to the final with victories over Blacktown [6-0], Canterbury [2-1], Pagewood Botany (Eastern Suburbs) [3-2] and Ryde Saints United (North West Sydney Women?s) [5-1] in the Semi Final.
The U18 Champions of Champions draw was one of the tightest in recent times with Illawarra Champions Unanderra to go head-to-head with Nepean Champions Springwood in the Grand Final. Unanderra progressed with wins over Ku-Ring-Gai [5-1], Gosford City (Central Coast Football) [4-2] and thrillingly Beaumont Hills (Granville) [4p-2p ? 2-2 FT/ET) in the Semi Final. Springwood United progressed with wins over Manly Warringah [3-2], Gymea United [1-0] and Maroubra (Eastern Suburbs) [3-1] in the Semi Final.
The 2009 Champion of Champions tournament saw the introduction of a new age group in the women?s category, with the debut of the ?Over 30 Women?s? division. North West Sydney Women?s Champions Gladesville Ravens and Manly-Warringah Champions Harbord Seasiders United will go head-to-head for a shot at history this weekend. Gladesville Ravens progressed with wins over Ku-Ring-Gai [1-0] and Southern Districts [9-2] in the Semi Final. Whilst Harbord Seasiders United progressed with wins over Eastern Suburbs (4-1) and Marayong Sports (Blacktown) [4-0] in the Semi Final.
Finally, in the All Age category Illawarra Champions University of Wollongong will battle it out with Shoalhaven Champions Milton Ulladulla. University of Wollongong defeated Ku-Ring-Gai [3-1], Eschol Park Wolves (Macarthur) [3-1] and North Griffith (Griffith) [5-2] on route to the final. Milton Ulladulla progressed with wins over Bankstown [8-2], Canterbury [4-1], Dundar Rovers (Eastern Suburbs) [4-1] and Putney Bowling Club (North West Sydney Women?s) [4-1] in the Semi Final.
All players will be treated to not only the use of the excellent surface but also the use of the main dressing rooms and warm-up areas. Spectators can enjoy stadium facilities including live vision from the day onto the 240m2 Panasonic screens within ANZ Stadium.
Football NSW sponsors Coca-Cola Amatil will provide all teams and referees with Powerade sports drink during their games and Coca-Cola has also covered the cost of a DVD of all the day?s matches. Each participating player and official will receive a DVD copy of their game.
Commencing in 1972, the Football NSW Champion of Champions tournament is one of the most prestigious tournaments in the footballing calendar, with champions from each association pitted against each other in a battle for supremacy.
The 2009 Champion of Champions Men?s Grand Finals will be held at the tournaments traditional home Valentine Sports Park (VSP) this Sunday the 25th of October. The 2009 Champion of Champions Men?s Grand Finals will be the final tournament played at VSP before Football NSW? move to Columbia Court.
Details
Champion of Champions Grand Final Day (Women?s)
ANZ Stadium
24th of October, 2009
U12 (9am) Lindfield (Ku-Ring-Gai) v Parklea (Blacktown)
U14 (10:15) Kincumber Roos (Central Coast) v Lilli Pilli (Sutherland)
U16 (11:30) Bexley North (St. George) v Culburra (Shoalhaven)
U18 (1pm) Unanderra (Illawarra) v Springwood United (Nepean)
Over 30 (3pm) Gladesville Ravens (North West Sydney Women?s) v Harbord Seasiders United (Manly-Warringah)
All Age (5pm) University of Wollongong (Illawarra) v Milton Ulladulla (Shoalhaven)
