Semi Final Preview | Manly United v Bonnyrigg White Eagles

It’s do or die for Manly United and Bonnyrigg White Eagles as they face off in a sudden death semi-final at Seymour Shaw.

After going 11 games unbeaten, Manly United were humbled in emphatic fashion last week by Blacktown City.

Paul Dee’s side were caught off guard by a Blacktown attacking onslaught early in the match and never truly found their feet.

This week the Northern Beaches outfit must rediscover their incredible form from the second half of the season built around a potent front third.

New Wellington Phoenix acquisition Adam Parkhouse has been given the all clear from his A-League club to complete the finals series alongside his Manly teammates and his contributions will prove vital to United chances of finals glory.

Winger Parkhouse scored Manly’s only goal against Blacktown and was a constant threat out wide. Look for the speedster to once again be a major factor against Bonnyrigg.

Brian Brown’s Bonnyrigg White Eagles are hitting form at the right time and go into Saturday’s match at the peak of their powers.

A spluttering regular season had many doubting the White Eagles chances of defending their 2015 PlayStation®4 NPL NSW Men’s Championship title but recent performances have silenced the doubters.

An enthralling 4-2 victory in last week’s Elimination Final ended Rockdale’s season with Bonnyrigg scoring two late goals to hold off a fast finishing Suns team.

Asmir Kadric is a young player on the rise and will hope to continue his PlayStation®4 NPL NSW Men’s Finals series scoring after netting the opener in week 1 for Bonnyrigg.

Manly will hope to take advantage of a Bonnyrigg side who played in a hard fought FFA Cup match mid-week while Bonnyrigg will be out to put Manly to the sword early.

Manly United v Bonnyrigg White Eagles, Saturday 7.30pm at Seymour Shaw Park