WELCOME TO MICHAELS AVE Welcome to the final game of the 2019 season - a season that has gone from strength to strength for the Ellerslie Women’s First Team , today we welcome Claudelands Rovers to Michaels Ave for the crucial second leg of the Women’s NRFL Playoff Series.
I would say Claudelands arrive as favourites based on the fact they have only spent one season outside of the NRFL and so they have the experience in their group to know what it takes in crucial games - due to the away goals rule Ellerslie do hold a slight edge at what is effectively halftime in this tie. It’s only appropriate at this point to thank a bunch of people who have been amazing this season - so big thanks to the coaching staff, Ryan and his assistants, Callum, Brendon, Ella and Ian and specialist coaches Kris Pinnock (GK’s), Alejo Perez Leguizamon (Fitness Coach/Sports Scientist) and physios Kojo Norku and Aaron Collin. Big thanks to our extended support staff including Sarah Broadbent, Deb Tutty (when not playing) and the Iguana’s who have been awesome fans all season. Best of luck to both teams today - such a great prize on offer and Women’s NRFL Premier League would be better off with one of these two clubs!!!
WELCOME TO THE AVE
TODAYS MATCH OFFICIALS Referee: Ben Matthews Assistant Ref 1: Alec Couchman Assistant Ref 2: n/a