Invariably clashes between Wairarapa College and St Matthew's College are hard-fought affairs and this was no exception. The only goal of the match came from Wairarapa College's Brigette Mossman from a penalty corner early in the second half and Smith concedes that, on the run of play, the result could have gone either way.
"We both created quite a few scoring chances, there was never a lot in it," she said.
Smith was especially pleased with the structure of her side, both on attack and defence.
"We talked a lot about sticking to the game plan and we mostly did that," she said.
"The composure was outstanding".
For three of the Wairarapa College squad, Katie-Anne Saywell, Emma Smith and Hannah Candy, this was their last appearance for the college side and it was appropriate they should be among their team's most prominent players, as was one of their youngest players, goalkeeper Bridey Kiernan, who made several superb saves.
The match might also have been the last hurrah for coach Smith.
She only took up the role this season when nobody else came forward and despite the magnificent record she would be quite happy to relinquish the position next year.
"Working over the hill makes it difficult, it would be nice to think someone new will come on board," she said.
The Wellington secondary finals produced a notable double for Wairarapa College with their boys first XI beating Wellington College in an enthralling premier division decider in Wellington. The two teams were level pegging at 2-2 after ordinary time - Wairarapa College trailed 2-0 at one stage - and two periods of extra time and ended up winning in a penalty shootout.
The victory was some compensation for their defeat in the Rankin Cup national final, also decided on a shootout.
Both the Wairarapa College goals in ordinary time were scored by Hamish Finlayson.
