Kamo's Owen Liiv said the match was played at a frenetic pace.
"It was one of those games where everyone gave everything, it was a real battle, there was no real celebration at fulltime because everyone was so tired and just wanted to hobble off the pitch," he said.
Kerikeri's Mark Roberts agreed it was a great game that could have gone either way and there was no shame in losing after playing so well.
"It was a really tight game that couldn't have been closer but they sneaked a goal just into extra time and it went their way so good luck to them," he said.
While Kamo were thrilled to reach the final, Liiv said they respect the effort that Kerikeri have put in this season.
"There is a lot of respect between the two teams and we wish them all the best for their cup final next week," he said.
Kerikeri have one final chance of silverware remaining with the Federation One Cup final against Glen Eden next week at North Harbour Stadium.
Meanwhile Kamo's attention moves to the clash in the final against Tikipunga Pet Essentials, who added a premier league scalp to their collection by beating FC Whangarei's first team 4-1 to reach the Stafford Choat final.
The young FC Whangarei side got off to a good start with Josh Kiernan holding his nerve in front of goal to finish a good chance to go 1-0 up in the first spell.
With the wind behind them Tikipunga started the second spell well with Jake Moon grabbing an equaliser in the 55th minute, before Chris Mitchell scored a brace to take the game away from FC Whangarei. Whangarei threw everything forward chasing the game, which led to a fourth to Moon.
Tikipunga's Dan Dunbar said the experience of his side paid off in the second spell but he complimented the young FC Whangarei side on their efforts.
"They beat our senior side last week and for a team rebuilding with a lot of young players, they've done tremendously well this season just to reach the semifinal," he said.
Dunbar said they won't be changing much in their build up to the final but despite playing the top team in the region, they are optimistic of causing an upset.
"It'll just be nice to play on a good pitch for a change and enjoy the occasion, we'll work hard and see what happens... and for a team that's just formed this year if we don't win, we'll walk away with our heads held high," Dunbar said.
Liiv isn't expecting an easy final despite going into the match as firm favorites.
"It might be their first division team but I know for a fact that there are a lot of very good players in that side so we won't be taking anything for granted," he said.
