The penultimate match of the 2022 National Premier Leagues Men’s season has come to a close with Blacktown City moving forward to the Grand Final against Manly United, as Sydney Olympic bow out of the race.
Blacktown City have secured their place in the NPL NSW Men’s Grand Final after defeating Sydney Olympic FC at Belmore Sportsground on Sunday evening in a 5-4 penalty shoot out after extra time finished locked at 1-1.
Goals to Grant Lynch and Roy O’Donovan within the first 15 minutes of the battle were the only two of the match as the hard-fought 120 minute game ended in penalties.
The penalties saw a 5-4 result in favour of the visitors with Blacktown goalkeeper Dylan Niski making two saves to deny the Premiers a Grand Final spot.
The shootout was the second in as many weeks for Olympic, whose season has now concluded after they snagged the Premiership from Blacktown City on the final day of the competition, keeping out Manly United on goal difference.
2022 NPL NSW Men’s Grand Final Details:
Saturday 27th August at CommBank Stadium
Manly United v Blacktown City (6pm kick-off)
Early bird tickets are now available for the NPLNSW Men’s Grand Final.
Secure your spot at CommBank Stadium on August 27 to watch the state’s best go head-to-head for the coveted prize.
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