The image all 'keepers dread - seeing the ball hitting the back of their net. Anna Leat (Nthn) is the unfortunate custodian on this occasion.

Sunset sizzler! Malia Steinmetz (Nthn) and Steph Skilton (Akld) illuminated by the setting sun as they dispute the ball

Helena Kelderman (Nthn) storms past a wrong-footed Tiana Hill (WBOP)

Ashley Weld (WBOP) tackled by Liz Savage (obscured, Nthn)

Canterbury coach Alana Gunn gives a double thumbs-up as her Football Ferns stars Annalie Longo and Victoria Esson show off the silverware post-match

Eyes on the prize! Hannah Wong (Canty) and Anna McPhie (Cap) are totally focused on the ball

The Green Machine! A terrific study of Anna Green (Cap) in full flight

My ball! Corina Brown (Akld) saves the day yet again

GOAL! Grace Jale (Akld) fires home against Canterbury, with Tahlia Herman-Watt (Canty) powerless to stop her. This was a chance photo. I could see the move developing, so pointed my camera at the area where I anticipated the cross being delivered into ... and much to my delight I was right on the money!