Gisborne defeated Sandhurst 55-52 after two five-minute periods of extra time in the Bendigo league qualifying final.
Why it mattersThe result sends Gisborne into the semi-final against reigning premiers Kangaroo Flat, while Sandhurst must play a first semi-final the following week.
AustraliaThe qualifying final was held at Harry Trott Oval after a trial to move first-week finals away from traditional home grounds, a venue shift that proved popular with the crowd.
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