IT will be a clash with everything on the line for Extra Bula FC when they face South Island United in their first match of round six of the OFC Pro League in Auckland, New Zealand today.
Round six is the final round of the Pro League and the tipping point to the play-offs.
Both sides sit in second and third place in standings on the leaders group along with Auckland FC in first place and South Melbourne FC in fourth.
In this stage, all four clubs face off once more and competition becomes tight since the best three teams head straight to the semi-finals while the fourth-placed side gets one last chance in the semi-final playoff against the winner of the challengers group.
Meanwhile, on the regular season standings, Bula FC is third with 21 points and South Island in fourth with 20.
Bula FC ride in strongly after a 2-1 victory over Auckland FC in Ba last month.
South Island went down in a 1-3 defeat to Auckland FC in Ba in the same round, however kept a firm edge over Solomon Kings FC with a 2-1 win in Suva.
Coming into this crucial round means both sides are ensuring their performances will be compelling enough to score goals and increase their chances of qualifying directly for the semi-finals.
Bula FC and South Island meet at 3pm at the GO Media Stadium and move to Eden Park where they face Auckland FC on Saturday at 2.30pm and South Melbourne FC next Tuesday at 3pm there as well.
