CENTRAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS 2022
Wellington Olympic do it again!
In a nail-biting final played against local rivals, Miramar Rangers, and with the Championship on the line, Wellington Olympic went all out to give the fans what they wanted.
With nothing to show from both teams after the first half, both Olympic and Miramar picked up the pace for the second. Olympic only needed a draw, Miramar needed a win.
It took a screamer from Connor Gaul in the 80th minute for the fans to erupt en masse as the players headed for the supporters to celebrate with them. As heroically as Miramar pushed back, they were left exhausted and deflated at the final whistle.
And the final whistle had Olympic supporters invading the field to celebrate with their own heroes...
Article added: Monday 27 February 2023