Day five replays: Sapsasa country football carnival
The state’s best young regional footballers have battled for flag glory on the final day of the School Sport SA Sapsasa Country Carnival. Relive 10 games here in our match replay videos.
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Day four replays: Sapsasa country football carnival
Regional rivalries have resumed on day four of the School Sport SA Sapsasa Country Football Carnival. Catch-up on the drama from 14 matches now in our full replay videos.
Day three replays: Sapsasa country footy
The best young regional footballers have squared off as the Year 6 tournament ended and the Year 7s began at the School Sport SA Sapsasa Country Carnival. Catch all 14 match replays here.
Day two replays: Sapsasa country footy
The competition was fierce on day two at the School Sport SA Sapsasa Country Football Carnival. Watch the regional stars shine in our full video replays of 14 matches now.
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