Stars book spot in ANZ Premiership grand final after thrilling knockout win over Pulse

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Stars' centre Mila Reuelu-Buchanan and Pulse wing defence Fa'amu Ioane contest possession in Sunday's elimination final.

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Stars’ centre Mila Reuelu-Buchanan and Pulse wing defence Fa’amu Ioane contest possession in Sunday’s elimination final.

At Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua: Stars 53 (Maia Wilson: 36/38, Amorangi Malesala: 17/21) Pulse 52 (Amelia Walmsley: 41/45, Tiana Metuarau: 11/13) 1Q: 12-14, HT: 25-29, 3Q: 41-37.

Amorangi Malesala has broken Central Pulse hearts, firing the Stars into their second straight grand final.

Malesala’s goal just before fulltime expired helped the Stars edge the Pulse 53-52 in a gripping ANZ Premiership elimination final on Sunday.

The Stars’ last gasp victory sets up a first all-Auckland grand final in premiership history. They will take on the Northern Mystics at a neutral venue, Hamilton’s Globox Arena, next Sunday.

It was some second half from the Stars, who trailed by four goals (29-25) at halftime.

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