Grads Red have retained the Bill Barbari Cup after a pulsating 4-4 draw with Uni Whites on Saturday.
The Reds triumphed ahead of the Whites on goal difference after both teams finished on five points.
The Blacks, fielding their division four team in lieu of their first team on the final match day, could have taken the cup honours with a big win, but were held to a 1-1 draw to a much improved Grads Blue.
The Cup was played over three Saturdays at The Parks Community Centre, Angle Vale.
Final Table
Grads Red: 5pts (+11)
Uni Whites: 5pts (+7)
Blacks: 3 pts (+0)
Grads Blue: 1 pt (-18)
Sat March 2
Blacks A 2-2 Uni Whites A
Grads Blue A 0-11 Grads Red A
Blacks B 0-2 Uni Whites B
Grads Blue B 2-1 Grads Red B
Blacks C 3-5 Uni Whites C
Sat March 16
Blacks A 0-0 Grads Red A
Grads Blue A 0-7 Uni White A
Blacks B P-P Grads Red B
Grads Blue B 2-3 Uni White B
Blacks C P-P Grads Red C
Sat March 23
Grads Red A 4-4 Uni Whites A
Grads Blue A 1-1 Div 4 Blacks
Grads Blue B 1-1 Div 4 Blacks
– Details:
Overall CUP Winner by points (3 for a win, 1 for a draw, 0 for a loss)
Then by Goal difference (for v against)
All games 45 min halves and 10 min half time break, with up to 5 players allowed interchange, except A team games where it is 3 Substitutes only.
Referee payment split between teams of $70 ($35 each team)
Cost per team, per game, per pitch = $10 ($160 per full day covers costs of hire)
Flashback: Ron Roberts presents the 2012 Bill Barbari Cup to winners Grads Red.
