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Relief and triumph: The Byron Bay FC second women’s team reacts after winning their penalty shoot-out 4–3 against Dunoon. Keeper, Emily Bates, saved three. Photo supplied

Byron Bay FC has teams in all four of the top men’s and women’s grades playing semi-finals this weekend.

The women’s premier league side lost their qualifying final against Lennox Head last Friday night playing away, when the scores were locked nil-all after extra time. The penalty shoot-out saw them go down 3–1.

The side has a last chance to make the grand final this weekend when they take on Richmond Rovers on Sunday from 2.30pm at the Byron Bay Recreation Grounds.

In the other semi-final Lennox Head take on minor premiers Alstonville.

In the women’s second grade both finals ended in extra-time draws.

Alstonville went on to beat Gonnellabah 6–5 on penalties, while Byron Bay was able to break their two-all deadlock with Dunoon United with a 4–3 shoot-out win.
In the semi-finals this Sunday Byron Bay play away against Lennox Head, while Dunoon United host Alstonville.

Mens
Byron Bay’s premier league men’s team had a 1–0 loss to South Lismore last weekend, and now face Alstonville to get a grand final game. Play starts at 12.30pm this Sunday at the Recreation Grounds.

Minor premiers Bangalow have a home semi-final against South Lismore.

After a finals win against the Nimbin Headers, Byron Bay’s championship side travels to takes on minor premiers Ballina this Saturday.


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