Is that confirmed True Blue? They will be sweating this year then if its one spot because Waitakere have had their number every game. They won't beat Waitakere in the final (if they can get there)
I know both Waitakere and ACFC compete in the O League playoff this year but I was told Fifa are changing it so only one team, the ASBP final winner, qualifies for next year's O League playoff. Maybe, as often happens, Fifa hasn't made up its mind or will change it, but I understand the island nations don't like the fact two NZ teams compete in the play-offs even though it's plain they're better equipped to compete in the Fifa Club World Cup. Particularly, going on past results, ACFC (groans of angst stage right).
As to ACFC sweating JV - I'll give you that Marshall has Waitakere humming this season and they're a good attacking side but I just fancy ACFC to win the final. A pint at the bar at Kiwitea Street first home game next season to the winner then JV? Oh, I forgot, you like to keep to the shadows.