NORTHERN Storm solidified their grip on second place in the Men’s HIT105.5 Premier League last Saturday with a decisive 2-0 victory over the Urunga Raiders.

After going close on several occasions, Campbell Brear finally broke through Urunga’s defence with a sublime finish, lobbing the ball over the goalkeeper and finding the back of the net.

Northern Storm maintained their momentum in the second half with their relentless pressure culminating in an own goal by the Raiders, effectively securing the 2-0 win.

With this triumph, Northern Storm now have 28 points, creating a seven-point cushion over third-placed Sawtell who lost 3-0 to league leaders Woolgoolga Wolves.

The Wolves have amassed an impressive 42 points from 16 matches, maintaining a 14-point lead over Northern Storm, who still have a game in hand.

In the Women’s Premier League, the Urunga Raiders chalked up their ninth successive win, defeating Orara Valley Dingoes 8-0.

The Woolgoolga Wildcats maintained their grip on third place and a berth in the finals with a convincing 4-0 win over Sawtell.

By David WIGLEY