In the pick of matches in the last eight, Simon and Alan Bergl narrowly defeated Gary and Norman Furtado in an exciting 4-3 match. The children were left to fight the decider, with Simon Bergl clawing back a nine-point deficit to draw level at 12 points apiece.

Nine-year-old Gary Furtado battled on bravely but Bergl held his serve to secure a 15-12 victory.

The Bergls will face Michael Shrubb and Mel Caines for a place in the final after they saw off the valiant Alistair and Mark Melvin 5-1.

The other semi will match Andrew and Bruce Robinson against Chloe and John Hourston.

The Robinsons were level with Graham and Tim Counsell when Graham Counsell had to concede the deciding game due to an injury, while the Hourstons overcame Sean Harvey and Mike Salo 4-2.

The winning child will receive a $500 investment for further education from the tournament sponsors.

NETBALL NET Prospect beat Harrington Sound 1-0 after a six-minute sudden death period in the Primary Schools Netball Knockout Tournament played earlier this week.

The goal came after the sides had played out a scoreless final.

Harrington Sound had advanced to the final without defeat while Prospect lost their first game to BHS but won their remaining games.

Other schools taking part in the competition at Prospect included Purvis, East End, Somerset, Victor Scott, West End, Pembroke and Montessori Academy.