The Wanganui Under 18 girls are shaking off the disappointment of missing the Top 8 playoffs after two more wins at the NZ Hockey tournament, heading into finals day in Nelson this morning.
Devastated to be beaten 1-0 in their last pool match with Hawke's Bay when a draw would have seen them through to the main playoffs, Wanganui rebounded to defeat the home team Tasman 2-0 on Thursday and then Southern 3-1 yesterday.
That sets them up for the playoff for ninth/tenth this morning against Taranaki.
Against Tasman, Wanganui defended a 1-0 halftime lead until the dying seconds when they scored their second goal to secure the match.
Starting a purple patch, Jessica Watkin scored from a penalty corner while Emma Rainey added the other goal from an open field shot.