NORTHERN Power have all but stitched up a semi-final berth with a 155-run win over The Entrance in the Central Coast Premier League cricket match at Doyalson on Saturday.
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Northern Power started the day with the wobbles at 5-76 in reply to the visitors' 139.
But solid performances from Brendon Charlton (51), Connor O'Beirne (35), Tom Sigley (30) and Chris Archer (51) ensured that the Power controlled the second day's play.
To convert a precarious scoreline into such a comprehensive win suggests that captain Stuart Lockyer is in charge of a team that can perform under pressure in this year's semi-finals. The Entrance was 5-99 in the second innings when play was halted.
It was another big day for all-rounder Chris Archer, who followed his first innings figures of 4-13 with a half century and then 4-48 in the second innings.
Northern Power will take on Lisarow at Sohier Park in the final round of the season starting this Saturday.
Ladder: Kincumber 50, Wyong 48, Northern Power 40, Narara 37, Lisarow 32, Terrigal 30, Southern Spirit 23, The Entrance 16.