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A tough game sees Warburton and Yarra Glen face off in the semi



Yarra Glen Netball C grade got the day started at Woori Yallock in the 2nd – the semi Final against Warburton Millgrove and was set to be a set to be a tough game.

In wet conditions, the first quarter was goal for goal with Warby just 1 goal ahead at the first break, while Yarra Glen had the 1 goal lead heading into the second quarter.

In the second quarter the Yarra Glen goalshooters were off target whereas the Warby goalshooter missed nothing – leaving Yarra Glen to only score 2 goals to 9.

Yarra Glen were 6 goals down at half time.

The Burras extended their lead early in the third before a great fightback from the Yarra girls closed the gap and looked poised to run over their opponents.

Warby steadied late in the quarter to be 2 goals ahead at the last break.

Yarra Glen missed their chances whilst Warby nailed theirs to take a spot in the Grand Final with a 6 goal win, final scores Yarra Glen 22 to Warburton Millgrove 28.

Best players were Ash Shanks, Michele Young and Courtney Cochrane. for Yarra Glen.

Warburton Millgrove came home with another well earned victory and Grand Final position with a full time score of 22-28.

Cam Holland, Nicole Winzer and Courtney Irwin were the stars of the match.

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