Seville's La Cartuja Stadium to Host Next Three Spanish King's Cup Finals Seville's La Cartuja Stadium has secured the hosting rights for the next three Copa del Rey finals, cementing its status as a key venue in Spanish football

Seville's La Cartuja Stadium to Host Next Three Spanish King's Cup Finals

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Match Report: Mickleover Vets 6 0 West Bridgford Vets Mickleover Football Club

Mickleover Vets dominated West Bridgford Vets with a 6-0 victory! What a performance! Could they be the team to beat this season? #FootballFinals

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Magpies almost complete miracle comeback FOOTBALL MID GIPPSLAND BY ROB POPPLESTONE   THEY say a week is a long time in football and the perception is no different in the MGFNL. Just a week ago, Foster were the leagues minor premiers and favourites to go all the way, Yinnar in contrast had wobbled their way into a finals campaign. Seven days on and the game started with the pressure on the Tigers to perform, a loss a week earlier to the famous Fish Creek, coupled with injuries to key players had many wondering whether they could bounce back against a Magpies side that had sliced through a powerful MDU team like they weren’t even there. Ultimately, Foster bounced back, but not without some stress, winning 9.10 (64) to 9.9 (63) at Boolarra Recreation Reserve. The start crucial for both sides to set the tone, Foster outstanding early a 13-point lead at quarter time, extended to a seemingly match-winning halftime margin of better than five goals. The Tigers playing some of the best football of the season. Yinnar couldn’t beat into that difference through the 30 minutes and all around expected a Tiger cruise through to the final siren. But…The Magpies dug deep, fought hard and against the odds almost snatched the impossible victory. Foster coach Sam Davies acknowledged what almost could have been a almighty collapse. “Bloody hell – we fell over the line in the end. No bench for one and a half quarters meant it was proper backs to the wall and momentum is so hard to stop when they got it,” he said. “We were really good I thought for three quarters and probably could’ve been up by more if we took our chances. “We just didn’t execute well in the last quarter – fatigue, pressure and a good team up and about is a recipe for disaster if you ask me. “Anyway, we move on and we are still alive with one to play. Finals footy hey!” A slow start a killer for Yinnar, the Magpies with the Tigers on the ropes late after being beaten convincingly for much of the game, the hurt of a one-point preliminary final loss intense for coach Sam McCulloch. “Shattered group. Very disappointing way to finish. Foster came in with good plans, they got the jump on us and we struggled to go with them early,” he said. “Undisciplined play was what cost us the game. We gifted Foster four goals from indiscretions and we will have to stew on that over the summer. “The belief and heart the group showed to almost come from six goals down at three quarter time and snatch victory was a credit to them. “But obviously very rare to win big games by only playing a half of footy and another learning curve for our group that will have to drive them in the off season.” The heartbreak for Yinnar, provides opportunity for Foster, who now move forward to take on Fish Creek in the 2025 MGFNL Grand Final. Their opponents, Fish Creek are looking to rise to some rare air, the Kangaroos premiers of 2023 and 2024 can make it three premierships in a row – a feat only achieved on three prior occasions in the history of the competition. Newborough from 1988 through 1990. Yinnar from 1969 through 1971 Hazelwood from 1951 through 1953.   MGFNL Grand Final Saturday, September 13 @ Yinnar Recreation Reserve Gates open @ 7am Entry: Cars through main gate via Jumbuk Road, walkers enter through smaller gate closer to clubrooms. Parking: All around ground until full. Then onto the road or into town with shuttle bus provided for transport to the ground. Seniors: Fish Creek v Foster (2.45pm) Reserves: Morwell East v Yinnar (12.30pm) Thirds: Newborough v MDU (10.30am) A Grade: Foster v MDU (2.45pm) B Grade: Foster v Fish Creek (1.20pm) C Grade: Yinnar v MDU (12.15pm) D Grade: Yinnar v Mirboo North (11.10am) 17 & Under: MDU v Boolarra (10.05am) 15 & Under: Toora v Yinnar (9am) 13 & Under: Yinnar v Newborough (8am)

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North Gippy Grand Final rematch awaits FOOTBALL NORTH GIPPSLAND BY DAVID BRAITHWAITE   FOR the third year in a row, Traralgon-Tyers United will take on Woodside for the North Gippsland senior football premiership. The Bombers and Wildcats will clash in the grand final this Saturday at Gaskin Park, Churchill. For the Bombers, who advanced to the grand final after defeating the Wildcats in the second semi-final final, it will be their fourth appearance in the big game in as many seasons.   Woodside 20.11 (131) def Heyfield 8.8 (56) The Wildcats bounced back from that semi-final loss to book its grand final spot with a dominant victory over Heyfield in the preliminary final on Saturday. Conditions at the Gordon Street Reserve, Heyfield, were ideal for football, and it looked like the Kangaroos, playing on their home deck, would take the match up to Woodside, booting the opening two goals. However, once the Wildcats got in their stride, they were virtually unstoppable – kicking 16 goals in a row on their way to a 20.11 (131) to 8.8 (56) victory. The Kangaroos had the bulk of possession early, with Darren Sheen awarded a free kick before kicking the opening goal in the seventh minute. Eight minutes later, Sheen sent the ball to Kodie Woodland, whose goal from an angle appeared to have the Kangaroos on their way. That was as good as it would get for Heyfield. The Wildcats lifted their run and restricted the Kangaroos’ ability to get the ball into their forward line. Heyfield could have gone three goals up, but the umpire determined the ball was touched off the boot by a Woodside player. From the ensuing kick-in, the Wildcats got the ball to the middle of the ground, with Michael O’Sullivan, with the help of a 50-metre penalty, booting their first goal. Following a quick transition out of defence, Woodside kicked its second goal during time-on, with Brody Stainer booting the first of his nine majors for the day to draw the scores level at quarter-time. With a tenacious attack on the ball, Woodside took control of the match during the second term, kicking six unanswered goals through captain Jeremy Morgan, O’Sullivan (two), Stainer (two) and Luke Johnson. The Kangaroos had their chances to respond, but didn’t make the most of their two scoring shots. The Wildcats went into the sheds for half-time leading by 36 points, and were keen to resume the action for the second half, but were left waiting by a Kangaroos sides presumably being given choice words by their coach Leigh Brown. The pattern of the second term continued during the third, with the Woodside defenders giving little room for the Heyfield forwards to get the ball. The Wildcats kicked eight goals for the quarter before Sheen finally won a marking contest and kicked the Kangaroos’ third goal of the match just ahead of three-quarter-time. That Sheen goal ended a run of 16 consecutive Woodside goals, with the Wildcats having extended their lead to 81 points with a quarter to play. With the result a foregone conclusion, Woodside kicked three of the first five goals of the final quarter. To their credit, the Kangaroos didn’t let up, kicking four of the final five majors to win the quarter and reduce the deficit to 75 points by full-time. Best-on-ground Morgan, along with Adam Janssen and Joh Fythe, gave the Wildcats plenty of run. Stainer and O’Sullivan were outstanding in attack, finishing with nine and four respectively, while veteran Ryan Foat helped restrict the Kangaroos forwards. Heyfield was well-served by Thomas Marchesi, Tarant Rose and Jack Christian across half-back, half-forward Caleb Ronan, and midfielders Kail Hole and Robert McMillan. Sheen kicked three goals. While the Kangaroos can now look to 2026, the Wildcats have another grand final to play against TTU. These sides have split the previous two premiership deciders – who will go ahead on the ledger this Saturday?   TTU and Woodside will also meet in the reserves grand final. Both sides advanced with victories over Heyfield, which went through the home-and-away season undefeated. While the Wildcats needed extra time to win their semi-final, they advanced to the grand final with a three-goal win in the preliminary final, 7.8 (50) to 4.8 (32). Josh Scott, Harry Foat and Braydn Wilson stood-out for the Wildcats, while Murray Casella, Scott Donahoe and Scott Anderson were the Kangaroos’ best players.   THERE was better news for Heyfield in the thirds, where a goal with a minute to play giving the Kangaroos a 9.17 (71) to 10.5 (65) victory over Rosedale. The Kangaroos will now play undefeated Churchill in the grand final. Blake Lindrea, Jacob Hanratty and Seth Jones were best for Heyfield, with Ryan Dickson, Cooper O’Brien, Lincoln Henry best for the Blues.   NGFNL Grand Final Saturday, September 13 @ Gaskin Park, Churchill Gates open @ 7am Entry: via Manning Drive (exit via Switchback Road) Parking: Around Gaskin 1 (three cars deep), extra parking at Gaskin 2 and surrounds Seniors: TTU v Woodside (2.15pm) Reserves: TTU v Woodside (11.45am) Thirds: Churchill v Heyfield (9.30am) A Grade: Churchill v Sale City (2.20pm) B Grade: Sale City v Woodside (1pm) C Grade: TTU v Sale City (11.50am) D Grade: Sale City v Churchill (10.50am) 17 & Under: TTU v Sale City (9.45am) 15 & Under: Sale City v Woodside (8.45am)

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Tigers mauled, Lions bounce back FOOTBALL GIPPSLAND LEAGUE BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT   THE three Latrobe Valley clubs were represented heavily in the second week of Gippsland League finals. Results that played out have resulted in a preliminary final showdown between two decade-spanning rivals.   Moe 13.14 (92) def Morwell 6.12 (48) NO love was lost between Moe and Morwell on Sunday, as the traditional Latrobe Valley rivals did battle in the first semi final. In a home final, with their season on the line, the Lions took control of the game when it counted to win 13.14 (92) to 6.12 (48) at Ted Summerton Reserve. The significant victory shunted any thoughts of a possible failed season for Moe, who for large chunks of the home-and-away season had been viewed as premiership favourites. However, arriving at the weekend, just a month separated the last matchup between the two clubs, with the Tigers getting the better of the Lions on the same ground of the elimination semi by two points, meaning it wasn’t clear cut which way the result would go. Having said that, it was only if Moe didn’t play up to their standards and Morwell were able to capitalise on this consequential final that would see the result close. The Lions proved that they can’t be taken lightly heading into a preliminary final against fellow rivals Traralgon, showcasing their most complete performance in weeks when mattered most. As soon as the ball was bounced for the first time, one thing could be seen clear as day. Moe wanted to be the bullies in this do-or-die game. Returning from the reserves against Morwell, the Lions’ Matt Heywood went straight to Tigers’ playing coach Boyd Bailey, instantly pushing and shoving Morwell’s main man from the opening seconds. Heywood would remain on his hip the entire day – a classic tag job for the ages. Moe began with a number of trying attacks with no major score, which also gave time for plenty of biff between the Lions’ forwards and the Tigers’ defenders. Playing coach Leigh Poholke read the ball beautifully as it fell over the back Max Linton, only to rush the kick on a slight angle from no more than five metres out, giving the Lions a three behinds to one advantage. Poholke made up for that simple error just minutes later, getting out on a lead on delivery from Trent Baldi, giving Moe the first goal for the day. The Lions’ coach had another shot on goal after the Moe midfield won the next centre clearance, his shot drifting far but into the hands of Ben Crocker, who went around the corner for his first. The next centre bounce would see a moment of much controversy and be a key point of discussion, specifically from the home Moe crowd, for the rest of the day’s proceedings. Morwell won the tap into the hands of onballer Anthony Rosato, who threw the ball onto his boot only for a short gain, which then saw the ball bounce over the head of the following player and into the hands of Baldi. Rosato had a straight line for Baldi as he collected the ball, and a crunching tackle was laid. No free kick was paid, a ball up occurred, but Baldi took his time getting up, grabbing at his face, but continued with the next contest. After the ball exited Morwell’s way, Baldi headed for the bench – the result reportedly a broken jaw. Adding to the hefty concern that Moe had just lost their best midfielder possibly for the rest of the season, the Tigers answered with the next goal coming from a roving Cohen Campbell at the 19-minute mark. The Lions responded almost instantly however, with Harry Pepper lowering his eyes 45 metres from home to find Poholke who quickly snapped over his head, giving Moe a 13-point lead into stoppage time. Crocker and Poholke each found time to add additional goals for Moe. After the Lions’ coach added his third for the day in the first quarter, he went straight for Linton for a few words. Moe could have extended their lead to beyond five goals had Crocker converted on the siren from dead in front, but it went awry. As play resumed after the first break, and with Morwell now with the wind advantage to the entrance end, the Tigers had no choice but to make up ground. The desperation of each side was sensed the most during the opening stages of the second quarter, with Moe clogging their backline as Morwell kept the ball in their forward half, and as soon as the Lions had possession, they sucked the life out of the game. The Tigers still had their opportunities throughout this period, with four behinds to their name, only for the Lions to eventually work the ball along the far wing into their attacking 50 for the first time of the second term. Now with the ability lock it in their forward half, Moe eventually made Morwell pay with Brock Smith sending home the first goal of the quarter 17 minutes in. This period for the Tigers was as most the time they lost themselves the game as any, failing to claw back on the scoreboard. Crocker would eventually add his third for the Lions at the 27-minute mark after entry from a streaming Myles Poholke, ballooning the margin to 38 points. The Tigers eventually subdued an even more substantial deficit with Aidan Quigley adding two majors at the backend of the second quarter to see the Lions lead 50-24 at the main break. After a small shoving match ensued at halftime siren, words were exchanged between both playing groups and coaching staffs as they headed into the rooms. While Moe had Morwell’s number a majority of the first half, anyone would be hard pressed to predict how the game would open up. The Tigers did add the first goal of the second half, with Josh Galea hitting the scoreboard at the seven-minute mark, but from there on out, it was all Lions. Youngster Jordan Shields set that run alight with the biggest round of applause from the crowd after he waltzed inside forward 50 and launched home a booming goal, instantly heading towards the Moe faithful. Crocker then added his fourth after receiving the ball from Nick Prowse – the margin was back out beyond 30 points. After Galea slotted his first to begin the third quarter, Moe sent through the next six majors to blow the game out of the water, as the Lions went ahead by 10 goals. The Tigers chances looked shot after the Lions coach Poholke found the ball along the boundary deep in the pocket in front of the China Rowlings Can Bar, throwing the ball on his right foot despite on his left side, still going through the middle sticks. An anticipated battle was expected in an elimination scenario, but the life was sucked out of the game through Moe’s heroics on their home deck. No goals were kicked until late in the final minutes of the game, both being empty goals for Morwell. Play got even more chippy as the game wound down with Jacob Wood and Rosato getting into it, and as the Morwell player arrived to the bench, exchanged words with more Moe people on the opposite side of the fence. The final siren eventually blew, much to the delight of the Lions, and was likely wanted by the Tigers as the game was lost long beforehand. Heywood justifiably received heavy praise as he arrived into the rooms following the singing of the song for his no holds barred, best-on-ground performance, keeping Morwell’s coach Bailey to little impact. Alex Dijkstra (two goals), Smith, Prowse, Declan Keilty returning to his spot in the backline, and Pepper were all strong in Moe’s win. The Tigers named Quigley, Burkeley Macfarlane, Tyler Hillier, Dan Musil, Rosato, and Sam Walsh as their best. Despite losing one Baldi, Moe will see another return, with Casey losing their VFL semi final to Frankston, meaning Riley Baldi will drop into the Lions’ line-up as they move into the preliminary final against the Maroons. They could have seen even more artillery re-emerge had Gippsland Power lost its quarter final the same day however, the Coates Talent League defeated Geelong Falcons by eight points and have themselves moved into a preliminary final.   Leongatha 7.12 (54) def Traralgon 5.4 (34) WHAT more can you do? Leongatha moved into their ninth consecutive grand final, beginning in 2015, as the Parrots defeated Traralgon 7.12 (54) to 5.4 (34) in the second semi final. A scenario that could the same in two weeks’ time, and also was the case in last year’s grand final, the two previous premiers did battle at Morwell Recreation Reserve in Saturday afternoon football. The Maroons entered the day after passing Moe closely in the qualifying final by nine points, setting up a grand final rematch for which the minor premier Leongatha awaited. Traralgon were instantly offered an even more difficult task in the midfield, with Parrots skipper Tom Marriott returning to the main game for the first time since Round 8 over three months ago. Adding to that, Leongatha favourite son Dyson Heppell was inserted on to the ball to begin proceedings having played in the last home-and-away game against Maffra after his VFL side Port Melbourne failed to play finals. Heppell now focuses his full attention on the Parrots adding their fifth premiership in the last eight years. Despite the star power surrounding the green and gold, the Maroons nailed the first punch of the second semi through Dylan Loprese around the corner close to home. In perfect conditions, the contest was equally as hot as the temperature that lifted as the seniors began. However, Traralgon were the ones seemingly a little more finer to open the game, as Jackson McMahon added Traralgon’s second after winning a two on one contest in the goal square and toeing the ball across the goal line. Leongatha were under worlds of pressure, and that danger was even further felt as they trailed 19-nothing after Loprese slotted his second from 40 metres out on a slight angle. Sensing the urgency, Leongatha began to settle after sustaining that early deficit. After a Patrick Ireland missed shot, Traralgon’s Mitch Membrey kicked the ball back in directly to his opposition in Jenson Garnham. Lucky for Membrey, Garnham faltered, but Leongatha started to gain. Pressure lifted either way, only for the Parrots to continuously gain yardage, ending with Garnham converting dead in front 25 metres out for Leongatha’s first major. No easy disposal was seen from any player on the ground with plenty of smothers seen across the backend of the opening quarter, but the Parrots eventually caught out the Traralgon defence, working through centre square, ending with Garnham’s second goal. Despite their early worries, Leongatha trailed by just five points at quarter time. Play resumed, and the former Essendon captain immediately got to work for his home club, with Heppell taking an impressive intercept mark flying in over in front of Traralgon’s Connor Ambler. Maroons vice skipper Luis D’Angelo then pinned Heppell holding the ball shortly after with a solid tackle to much the delight of the Traralgon spectators. However, Leongatha controlled possession into their forward half and eventually found Garnham for his third, pushing the Parrots into the lead. In losing their early buffer, Traralgon then began to press, attempting to move the ball quickly by foot and by hand. After a long period without any score, Sam Hallyburton roved the ball well from a marking contest at the top of the 50, launching a check side goal from 40 metres home, sending the Maroons back in front. Traralgon won the next centre clearance, sending the ball into the forward line and finished with big man Loprese running in on his own, giving the Maroons a two-goal lead instantly. Keeping the contest close and defensively standing strong, Leongatha withstood losing more ground to Traralgon. Nick Argento then sent through a goal after the halftime siren for the Parrots to keep the margin at six points the way of the Maroons. The second half opened and was again heavily pressurised. Tight contests at every corner gave no player any easy kick – exactly how Leongatha would like it, to stop Traralgon’s run. As such, the Parrots kept the ball inside their forward half, setting up well behind play and getting plenty of repeat entries. Leongatha’s Tallin Brill took a nice grab over the top of Traralgon premier player Tye Hourigan, before looking short for Xavier Lamers, who subsequently missed the set shot. Despite the misses, it could be sensed that the Parrots were building, winning contest and giving their forward plenty of opportunities. Leongatha hit the front through Patrick Ireland on the run and the Parrots could have gone even better prior to the last break, including through Kim Drew who missed in front from north of 30 metres as the three quarter time siren rang. Even though it was just a three-point game heading into the final term, Traralgon had to have felt lucky that they only trailed by that much considering the sheer dominance of Leongatha in the third quarter. Jay Walker had an unbelievable run to open the final go, winning the ball at the back flank before giving and receiving three handballs up the wing before hitting up Garnham. Walker was unlucky that Garnham missed, otherwise it would have been the moment of the day. The Maroons perhaps knew it wasn’t to be their day as the one man you wouldn’t expect to make any blunder had one himself. As Hourigan took the ball out for a kick out of fullback, slipped over and was eventually pinned for a throw and Lamers was gifted one just outside of the goal square. Despite the margin only at 11 points, it seemed as though it would be strange to see the game then flip back the other way, especially considering Traralgon had rarely seen a score after halftime. Maroons coach Troy Hamilton threw the magnets around and shuffled Hourigan into the forward, to little avail. Leongatha weren’t going to give an inch at this point, and after McMahon missed one for the Maroons, Garnham eventually nabbed his fourth to seal the game, sending the Parrots into another grand final. Heppell was a class above in many ways more than one, while Kim Drew, Garnham, Walker, Tim Sauvarin, and Jack Hume were also strong performers. Despite one disappointing moment, Hourigan was still at his best most of the day, followed by Loprese (three goals), Ambler, D’Angelo, Matt Northe, and Conor Little. Traralgon now face Latrobe Valley rivals Moe in the preliminary final, making it their fourth finals matchup in the last two seasons.   Gippsland League Preliminary Finals @ Sale Oval Seniors: Traralgon v Moe (2.20pm) Reserves: Leongatha v Moe (12.30pm) Thirds: Leongatha v Warragul (10.45am) Fourths: Maffra v Warragul (9am) A Grade: Moe v Morwell (2.35pm) B Grade: Wonthaggi v Traralgon (1.20pm) C Grade: Wonthaggi v Leongatha (12.15pm) 17 & Under: Traralgon v Leongatha (11.10am) 15 & Under: Sale v Moe (10.05am) 13 & Under: Leongatha v Traralgon (9am)

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