Ouyen United leap for glory

Sunraysia Daily

OUYEN United completed a stunning turnaround to progress through to the SFNL grand final with a six-point win over Mildura on Saturday at City Oval.

At three-quarter-time of the second semi-final with the Demons in the lead by 27 points it seemed a fait accompli Ouyen United would be back facing Irymple at the same venue this weekend.

But nobody told the Mallee boys that, with the Kangas rallying to kick five goals to a solitary behind in the fourth quarter to seal what playing coach Andy Jardine felt was probably the best win he’d been involved in over his long career.

“The heart and character of these boys showed, it was unbelievable,” he said post match.

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