Western Springs to face Wellington United in final of Kate Sheppard Cup

Western Springs will play Wellington United in the final of this year’s Kate Sheppard Cup.

Both clubs are seeking their second win in the competition, with Springs having won the trophy in 2007 and Wellington United winning the 2021 edition in the COVID-delayed final last year.

Springs needed extra time to beat Coastal Spirit 5-1 in the semi-final played at Seddon Fields.

The sides were locked up 1-1 at the end of normal time.

Main photo: Relief as Western Springs increase their lead in extra time.

In the other semi-final, Wellington United scored directly from a Sarah Alder corner in the 70th minute to spoil Suburbs’ hopes of achieving an unprecedented Kate Sheppard Cup/Chatham Cup double.

NZ Football have yet to announce the date and venue for the final.

Results

Games played on Sunday August 13, 2023

Semi-finals

Eastern Suburbs 0
Wellington United 1 (Sarah Alder 70′)

Western Springs 5 (Celia Mayo 18′, Liz Savage 96′, 118′, Megan Lee 105+2′, Maia Lythe 109′)
Coastal Spirit 1 (Whitney Hepburn 67′)
*After extra time

All the past winners — Kate Sheppard Cup

The Kate Sheppard Cup is supported by the NZ Football Foundation.

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