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The Black Satellites have battled through some adversity to reach the final, edging South Africa in extra time in the first elimination match, and surviving a pair of exciting 3-2 games that came down to the wire in the quarter and semifinals.
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However, prior to this final salvo it appeared as though Wigan were destined for elimination at the hands of their Lancashire rivals, who held the lead for just over an hour of the match thanks to Treacy's 22nd minute free-kick.