IT TOOK until extra time, but North United White clinched a thrilling 1-0 victory to claim the BDSA division one women’s grand final on Saturday.
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A long free kick from Keely Shepherd in the first half of extra time was all that separated the two sides, with North claiming the upset victory over Warrnambool.
Coach James Hocking labelled it a massive victory for his side, which had gone into the grand final as undeniable underdogs.
In the five previous meetings between the two sides this year, the coastal town triumphed on four occasions, including a win in the semi final.
“Warrnambool definitely went in as favourites, but we always knew we had a chance of winning the game,” Hocking said.
“We had to dig our heels in at the end of the game because they were still coming hard at us and we just had to hold on.
“The girls were pretty excited, they worked so hard all year and they definitely deserved it.”
Warrnambool had lost just two encounters throughout the whole season.