Updated: Three Thirroul teams in Champion of Champions
Brad Walter
The U16.1 team began Thirroul JFC's Champion of Champions campaign with a tough 2-1 loss to Central Coast League winners Kanwal FC at Pluim Park, Lisarow on Sunday, 18th September.
Thirroul JFC is proud to have three teams representing Football South Coast in the tournament this season, with the U17.1 and W21s teams yet to play their first matches.
The U16.1 team qualified for the Champion of Champions, which has been played since 1968, after finishing first in their competition and they also won the grand final against Unanderra.
The U17.1 team also completed the League and Grand Final double and will face Balmain and Districts FC from the Canterbury competition at 10.15am on Sunday, 25th September at Ian McLennan Oval, Kembla Grange.
The Thirroul W21 were nominated by FSC to play in the Champion of Champions and will take on Canterbury JFC in their first match on Sunday, 9th October at a time and venue to be determined.
The Champion of Champions is a knockout tournament with the winner progressing to the next round and the loser eliminated. The final is on 23rd October at FNSW's Valentine Park headquarters.