A Boxing Day clash with a place in the Shield Final awaits as Boulevard Blazers and Somerset Eagles prepare to lock horns at the Wellington Oval. Kick-off is scheduled for 12 pm, with both sides eager to secure a shot at lifting the coveted trophy.
The two teams share a history in this competition, having met in the 2001/02 final, where Boulevard Blazers emerged victorious with a resounding 6-2 victory. Somerset Eagles tasted Shield success more recently, edging Devonshire Colts 1-0 in the 2013/14 Final.
This Boxing Day encounter promises to be a tightly contested affair. The teams met earlier this season in the league opener, with Boulevard Blazers claiming a narrow 2-1 win. That result will undoubtedly add extra spice to this Semi-Final showdown.
Both clubs will be looking to add a third Shield title to their trophy cabinets. For Boulevard Blazers, victory would give them the opportunity to mark their first triumph in over two decades, while Somerset Eagles will be aiming to have a chance of reclaiming the trophy after a ten-year wait.
With local bragging rights and a place in the final at stake, expect a passionate and fiercely competitive match at the Wellington Oval. Fans can anticipate a festive football feast as these two rivals battle it out for a chance at Shield glory.
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