Match Reviews | Wedderburn kicked Donald out of the Goldacres North Central FNL senior footy premiership race as it won Saturday’s first semi-final in Birchip.

The Tom Metherell-coached Redbacks marked back-to-back victories against Donald.

Wedderburn will now meet Sea Lake Nandaly or Birchip-Watchem in the preliminary final on September 7 at Charlton Park.

Little separated the Redbacks and Royals in the first semi-final at George Cartwright Oval.

Wedderburn led 14-6 at quarter-time and 25-21 by the main break.

Both teams added two goals in the third as the red and black held a seven-point buffer going into the last quarter.

A tally of 2.2 as Donald scored 1.3 in the final term ensured Wedderburn’s players and fans would celebrate a hard-fought 55-43 victory.

The Redbacks’ attack was led by Louis Holt on two goals.

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