Wairarapa College had a clear advantage in both territory and possession but again lacked success at the penalty corners. They had nine of them to Diocesan School's one without ever really threatening the goal.
It did, however, speak volumes for the character and resolve of the Wairarapa College players that, come the penalty shootouts, they were successful with all seven of their shots.
Despite the best efforts of Diocesan School goalkeeper Lydia Powrie none of them looked like missing.
Percy was outstanding for Wairarapa College in general play, tackling strongly and linking well with her supports, and Megan Hull was a commanding figure in midfield, often intercepting opposition ball and invariably making good metreage when on the attack. Michael O'Connor and Katherine van Woerkom worked tirelessly on defence and both Emma Smith and Brigette Mossman were elusive on the break.
Last year's finalists, Diocesan played a long passing game and looked dangerous whenever their speedy forwards were given space in which to move.
Meanwhile, the Wairarapa College boys first XI might have lost 5-1 to Westlake Boys in their semifinal at the Rankin Cup national tournament at Napier yesterday, but finishing either third or fourth will make this their best result at this tourney since 1974, when they were joint winners with Christchurch Boys.
Westlake led 2-0 after an evenly-contested first half which saw Wairarapa College create some excellent scoring opportunities but Westlake had the better of the second spell.
