For the second time in three weeks the Wanaka AFC Seniors and Lakes United locked horns, this time in Wanaka for the Central Otago Cup Semifinal. United this time running out

6-1 winners, the final score flattering to deceive as the Lakes men scored several late goals as the hosts chased the game.

The hosts started brightly, but were quickly subdued as Lakes struck twice with the counter attacking football and clinical finishing that had won them the Division One title this season.

On the half-hour mark, classy central midfielder Scott Mitchell responded for the Wanaka men with a delicious 30-metre strike that rocketed past the flailing Lakes keeper.

Trailing 2-1 at the break, the hosts continued to press for an equaliser, young Jacob Lang coming agonisingly close with a shot from 20 metres before Brazilian midfielder, Tallis had

his header cleared off the line. With the game opening up Lakes took full advantage after an hour, again using a quick break and superb finishing to take a 3-1 advantage that effectively

put the game to bed.

The Seniors would have been disappointed to concede a couple of late goals and ultimately finish their season on a loss but should have plenty of positives to take away from this campaign and build on for next season.