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The Brisbane Strikers have claimed hosting rights for the PlayStation 4 (PS4) National Premier Leagues (NPL) 2017 Grand Final after defeating Edgeworth Eagles today in the second Semi Final.

Yesterday Heidelberg United FC claimed the other Grand Final berth after they accounted for the APIA Leichhardt Tigers 2-1 at Olympic Village.

Brisbane Strikers and Heidelberg will meet at Perry Park in Brisbane next Saturday (30 September, kick-off 6:00pm) in a clash to determine the top NPL club in Australia.

In extraordinary circumstances, the Edgeworth Eagles v Brisbane Strikers match had to be rescheduled from Saturday (23 September) to Sunday (24 September) due to adverse weather conditions that prevented the Brisbane Strikers flight from arriving in the Hunter on Friday evening.

The delay had no effect on the visitors who opened the scoring just before the half hour mark through Jeremy Stewart 28’.

The result was sealed deep into additional time of the second half when Michael Lee converted from the penalty spot to give his team a memorable 2-0 victory.

Football Federation Australia (FFA) has reschedule today’s PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues 2017 Semi Final match between Edgeworth Eagles FC and Brisbane Strikers.

Brisbane Strikers earned the hosting rights after accruing 28 points to Heidelberg United’s 14 points throughout the PlayStation 4 (PS4) National Premier Leagues (NPL) Finals Series (see Points System Criteria below).

Tickets for the PS4 NPL 2017 Grand Final will be available at venue on match day, with the match streamed LIVE via www.nationalpremierleagues.com.au, as well as on PS4 consoles and the official Hyundai A-League Facebook page (www.facebook.com/aleague).

*PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues 2017 Elimination Finals*				*Venue*	*Kick-Off (local)*	*Kick-Off (AEST)*
Match 1 – Saturday 16 September 2017	Adelaide City FC (Football Federation SA)	0:1	APIA Leichhardt Tigers (Football NSW)	Adelaide City Park, Oakden, SA	2:00pm	2:30pm
Match 2 – Sunday 17 September 2017	Bayswater City (Football West)	1:3 aet	Heidelberg United FC (Football Federation Victoria)	Perth Plasterboard Centre Stadium, Inglewood, WA	12:00pm	2:00pm
Match 3 – Saturday 16 September 2017	Canberra Olympic (Capital Football)	1:4	Edgeworth Eagles FC (Northern NSW Football)	Deakin Stadium, Deakin, ACT	5:00pm	5:00pm
Match 4 – Sunday 17 September 2017	South Hobart FC (Football Federation Tasmania)	2:4	Brisbane Strikers (Football Queensland)	Darcy St, South Hobart, TAS	12:30pm	12:30pm
*PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues 2017 Semi Finals*				*Venue*	*Kick-Off (local)*	*Kick-Off (AEST)*
Match 5 – Saturday 23 September 2017	Heidelberg United FC (Football Federation Victoria)	2:1	APIA Leichhardt Tigers (Football NSW)	Olympic Village, Heidelberg, VIC	1:00pm	1:00pm
Match 6 – Sunday 24 September 2017	Edgeworth Eagles FC (Northern NSW Football)	0:2	Brisbane Strikers (Football Queensland)	Jack McLaughlan Oval, Edgeworth, NNSW	1:30pm	1:30pm
*PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues 2017 Grand Final*				*Venue*	*Kick-Off (local)*	*Kick-Off (AEST)*
Match 7 – Saturday 30 September 2017	Brisbane Strikers (Football Queensland)	vs	Heidelberg United FC (Football Federation Victoria)	Perry Park, Brisbane, QLD	6:00pm	6:00pm

POINTS SYSTEM TO DETERMINE HOSTS OF SEMI FINALS AND GRAND FINAL:

To determine the host Member Federation clubs for the Semi Finals and Grand Final, the following points system will apply.

· Win within normal time (i.e. 90 minutes) = 3 points

· Win during extra time = 2 points

· Win on penalties = 1 point

· Goals scored by home team (excluding penalty shootouts) = 3 points

· Goals scored by away team (excluding penalty shootouts) = 4 points

· Goals conceded (excluding penalty shootouts) = -1 point

· Yellow cards = -1 point; and

· Red cards = -3 points

The host of the Grand Final will be determined by the club with the highest accumulation of points across the Elimination Finals and Semi Finals.

PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues 2017 Elimination Finals Review:

MATCH 1
Adelaide City FC 0
APIA Leichhardt Tigers 1 (Sekiya 73’)
Saturday 16 September 2017

Adelaide City Park, Oakden, South Australia

Referee: Rick Schnieder

MATCH 2
Bayswater City SC 1 (Marulanda 45+2’)
Heidelberg United FC 3 (Athiu 36’, 96’, Ellis 102’)
Sunday 17 September 2017
Perth Plasterboard Centre Stadium, Western Australia
Referee: David Bruce
*Match decided after extra-time

MATCH 3
Canberra Olympic 1 (Tsekenis 26’)
Edgeworth Eagles FC 4 (Sanders 15, Evans 44’, McBreen 75’, 89’)
Saturday 16 September 2017
Deakin Stadium, Deakin, Australian Capital Territory
Referee: Luke Withell

MATCH 4
South Hobart FC 2 (Turner 72’/78’)
Brisbane Strikers 4 (Palmer 8’, McLean 10’/90+2’, Stewart 61’)
Sunday 17 September 2017
Darcy Street, South Hobart, Tasmania
Referee: Brenton Kopra