The Grand Final places were set over the weekend in the Illawarra District League, as the league champions edged through to the big dance at WIN Stadium.
Berkeley Sports FC 2 Picton Rangers FC 1
Berkeley earned the chance to make it a District League double in 2025, coming from behind to beat Picton 2-1.
After a tense first half, Dylan Errington opened the scoring for the Rangers in the 52nd minute.
Berkeley’s attacking talisman Christopher Hollingshead stepped up for the league champions, scoring twice in 12 minutes towards the end of the match to see the Goats through.
Hollingshead’s double takes him to 31 goals for the season.
Berkeley will battle with Fernhill for Grand Final glory in WIN Stadium, eager to inflict their first victory over the Foxes in 2025.
In Second Grade, the Goats also secured their place in the big dance, defeating Gerringong Breakers on penalties after a 3-3 draw.
The Second Grade Grand Final is between Berkeley and Thirroul Thunder.
In Youth Grade, Shoalhaven downed Unanderra 2-0 and will face Berkeley in the big dance.
Review by Tim Gibson
