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Jan 04, 2013   |  11:22AM AET

Sea Air The Perfect Prep For Vital Game

Sea Air The Perfect Prep For Vital Game

Sydney FC’s women’s team go into their penultimate game of the season knowing only a win will guarantee their status in the Westfield W-League top four.

Sydney FC-s women-s team go into their penultimate game of the season knowing only a win will guarantee their status in the Westfield W-League top four.

Even three points against their biggest rivals Brisbane Roar on Saturday, may not secure them a finals series place and set up a ‘win or bust- final game against Western Sydney next week.

It means the Sky Blues cannot afford to take their foot off the pedal when they face the Roar at Manly-s Cromer Park tomorrow (Saturday, 3pm).

“Brisbane is always a grudge match but at such a crucial time of the season, with points so close and top four places up for grabs, it will be a really good game,” said striker Emma Kete.

“We have the experience and a lot of the girls have played in big games before, so I guess we have a pretty good chance,” she added.

However fellow Kiwi International Annalie Longo is under no illusions about the size of this weekend-s task, against the team who controversially knocked Sydney out of last year-s semi-finals.

“It-s a must win for both teams but definitely for us and especially against a great side like Brisbane. It will be tough but we are looking forward to it,” said the midfielder.

“It is good to have a lot of teams competing for that top four, it keeps it exciting and challenging and it-s anyone-s game at the moment,” added Longo.

Emma and Annalie are two of four of the W-League side who live in the Manly area and the beachside habitat is something they believe has helped them settle.

“I-m really enjoying it here, especially where we live by the beach,” said Emma. “It-s really good to go to football and then come home and go to the beach and chill out.”

“Being here, living in Manly it-s pretty nice,” continued Annalie. “It-s not bad going to training and coming home and getting in the water so I-ve enjoyed it.”

With the A-League team not playing until later that evening, the pair are hoping for some local backing in what is their biggest game of the season so far.

“Hopefully a few of the Manly locals will come out and watch,” said Emma. “We-ve made a few friends here, so hopefully lots of people come out and support us at Cromer Park on Saturday.”

“It would be great to have a full stadium if possible,” Annalie concluded.

Fans are encouraged to get there early (from 2pm) and enjoy jumping castles, face painters and a BBQ in the sun. Sky Blue Members get free entry into the match by showing their HAL Membership card. W-League Memberships are still available here and include free food and a post-match meet and greet with the players. Alternatively fans can click here to download a FLYER for FREE entry into the match.