Sunshine YCW’s hopes of consecutive premierships ended at the hands of East Coburg in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Evans-Clark Shield on Sunday.
Standing in the Cougars way was East Coburg.
The Cougars were bowled out for 145 on day one of the match, with Will Tuohey top scoring with 56.
The Cougars had been in control at 2-102 before losing 8-43 at the end of the innings.
East Coburg started its run chase well and were cruising at 0-72. The loss of five quick wickets gave the Cougars some hope.
At 5-121, East Coburg lost 3-8 to slip to 8-129 and cause a nervous few overs.
It did just enough to win, finishing 8-148.
Max Weise took three wickets for the Cougars.
East Coburg will face the Melton South Royals in the grand final.
Meanwhile in the Russell Pollock Shield, Burnside Springs United failed to fire against Pascoe Vale Central in its semi final.
Burnside won the toss and decided to bat in the warm conditions.
It never really got going as it was bowled out for 112 in the 43rd over.
Shohan Rangika top scored with 40 as just four players reached double figures.
Pascoe Vale Central knocked half of those runs off before stumps on day one, finishing the day at 1-60.
Pascoe Vale Central lost a couple of quick wickets when victory was in sight to give Burnside some hope but it was short lived.
It was a big win in the end for Pascoe Vale Central, which finished 3-113 in 64 overs.
Joshua Kelly took two wickets for Burnside.
Pascoe Vale will face Barkly Street Uniting after it beat Donnybrook in the other semi final.
