Manly FC secure Grand Final after win against Sydney Olympic in penalties

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Manly United FC have booked their place in the NPL NSW Men’s Grand Final, with a sensational victory over Sydney Olympic FC that finished 4-3 in penalties after regular time concluded 1-1.

Olympic’s Sam McIllhatton scored the first goal of the match in the 107th minute, giving the hosts the lead, but Manly secured another last minute goal to even the score just before the final whistle, this time through Bruno Mendes in the 122nd minute.

The penalty shoot-out provided plenty of excitement as Manly secured a 4-3 victory, sending them and their loyal fans into raptures as they celebrated their incredible feat.

While the victory sees Manly United with a place in the Grand Final at CommBank Stadium, Sydney Olympic will have to take on Blacktown City for their chance at the big show.

Source: Football NSW

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