A rematch for the game between Enga Mioks and Bitangor Goroka Lahanis will be played tomorrow afternoon at the Lae Rugby League ground.
The Mioks-Lahanis game was called off after both teams drew 22-all in the preliminary finals last Sunday.
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The winning team will travel to Kokopo to meet the Agmark Rabaul Gurias in the semi-finals come this Sunday.
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Tomorrow's encounter is crucial for both teams as they vie for a semi-final spot against the Agmark Rabaul Gurias.
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The Mioks-Lahanis game last Sunday ended in a draw. Both teams were unable to score the tiebreaker, even during over time.
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About five key playmakers from both teams were injured during Sundayโs game.
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The Enga Mioks lost halfback Willie Guambo and five-eight Charlie Simon in the second half of the game and couldnโt manage to complete their sets and execute game plans.
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For the Lahanis, it was a long way through to the finals after completing the season properly at the 8th spot.
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This year was indeed a challenging one for the Goroka franchise with Coach Peter Warlock placed under tremendous pressure every week to prepare the team.
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The onus has been on the Tatsim brothers, Bernard and Felix, and centre Kevin Inagafa to lead the Eastern Highlands boys in tomorrowโs encounter against the Mioks.
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It is also unconfirmed whether the Mioks will be having their halves ready for tomorrowโs game.
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However, they will also be without the services of Coach Timothy Lepa who is out on disciplinary grounds.
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Meanwhile, the Lahanis are set to be in Lae tonight in preparation for their game at 3pm tomorrow afternoon.
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