JUNEE has propelled itself into second spot on the eve of the finals after its explosive 16-0 victory over fifth-placed Wagga United at Burns Park on Sunday.
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The Jaguars will now play Henwood Park in the first round of the finals at Duke of Kent Oval.
The Jaguars had added motivation to find the back of the net, needing to finish higher on goal difference than previously second-placed Tolland in order to pinch their spot.
The experience side started the weekend four goals behind Tolland in goal difference, and finished it eight ahead.
Alicia Ward could not be denied in front of goals, leading the way for the Jaguars with six goals.
Jaguars captain Steph Puttock said keeping the foot on the pedal will be key to her side’s finals fortunes.
“We just need to play at full intensity, that’ll be a major focus for us,” she said.
“We’ve just been working on a bit of everything at training leading, getting those little things down and just trying to put it all together heading into finals.”
Junee confronts competition heavyweights Henwood Park Hawks in the major semi-final at Duke of Kent on Sunday at 11am.
Junee comes into finals with bragging rights over Henwood Park, after a 2-1 victory over the Hawks in their most recent encounter.
“It’s good to have a win against Henwood and prove we’re capable of beating them,” Puttock said.
“It would be good to make it straight through (to the grand final), for the sake of knowing that we’re there.
“If it doesn’t happen we’ll just have to work harder the next week.”