ANOTHER survival match awaits Leeton United this weekend when they take on a side they are yet to defeat this season.
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United head to Wagga on Sunday to take on Henwood Park in the Pascoe Cup in the first semi final at Rawlings Park Four.
Henwood Park and Leeton have had two draws so far this season, but as most know, finals is always a different ball game and only one can progress on to next weekend's preliminary final.
Leeton United continue to have several players under an injury cloud, including last weekend's best on ground performer Pablo Quarin.
Their captain Joey Fondacaro was sent off for his challenge in the box during last week's elimination final against Young, but coach Frank Alampi was still waiting to see how that suspension plays out and whether or not the skipper will be allowed to play in the sudden death clash on Sunday.
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"We'll wait and see what happens," the coach said.
"At the end of the day, we can't worry about it too much.
"If we're missing Pablo and Joey, it's definitely going to hurt us, but we've got a good side to choose from.
"I'm confident whoever comes in, will get the job done."
Henwood Park are coming off a loss to Lake Albert last week, while Leeton United have been forging forward in recent weeks after hitting a rich vein of form at the right time of the year.
Alampi said Leeton would enter with the same game plan that has helped them all season.
"We know what we have to do, it's just a matter of getting the job done and worrying about ourselves," he said.
"Even if we do have some players out, we need to not think about that too much and just get the job done."
Leeton United had a mixed home and away season and had to fight hard in order to secure their place in this year's Pascoe Cup finals.
Alampi said he couldn't fault the commitment of his players so far this season.
"I'm extremely proud of the boys," he said. Leeton United's women's and reserve grade sides will also be playing in the finals this weekend as they look to keep progressing towards the grand finals.
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