Croyden Wheeler gave Caversham a dream start when he planted a free kick into Roslyn-Wakari's net after two minutes at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Caversham will be trying for its fifth successive Southern League championship when it plays Roslyn-Wakari today in a sudden-death match which could give either side the trophy.
Caversham unveiled its new English striker at Memorial Park.
In a sprint to the finish, Caversham, Roslyn-Wakari and Dunedin Technical are neck and neck in the premier football league.
There was more than a hint of deja vu for Dunedin Technical supporters as striker Aaron Burgess scored his second hat trick in nine days at the Caledonian Ground.
A brilliant header from Jamie Taylor was worth three points at Ellis Park, where Roslyn-Wakari held off a strong challenge to beat Mosgiel 2-1 on Saturday.
Hair plastered to his forehead, steam rising from his soaked shirt, Aaron Burgess was still running on pure adrenaline when he came off the field and gasped, "Another hat-trick, another Cup final".
Mike Fridge striding the touchlines like a caged lion has become a regular sight at the Caledonian Ground this season.
Aaron Burgess led the Dunedin Technical attack with authority on Saturday, scoring a hat trick in his side's 4-1 win over Caversham at the Caledonian Ground.
In pivotal matches, such as that between top sides Caversham and Dunedin Technical today, all coaches aim for the best possible preparation.
Dunedin Technical has given a vote of confidence to senior coach Mike Fridge, extending the Scot's contract to 2010.
Otago made it third time lucky at this year's Milk Cup with a thrilling penalty shoot-out win over local side County Antrim in Portstewart, Northern Ireland, last night.
The weather was as bleak as Northern's prospects when Dunedin Technical overran the home side on Saturday and cruised to a 7-1 win in the Soccersouth Premier League match at the Gardens ground.
There is a lot at stake for both clubs as Northern plays high-flying Dunedin Technical at the Gardens Ground at 2.45pm today.
When a home venue was announced for Dunedin Technical in the Chatham Cup semifinal draw yesterday, there were nods of approval from supporters and senior coach Mike Fridge.
Caversham and Roslyn-Wakari both posted 5-0 victories on Saturday to remain tied on points at the top of the Soccersouth Premier League.
Mosgiel ambushed Dunedin Technical at Memorial Park, beating the former Soccersouth Premier League leader 2-1 in a match that surprised some, but certainly not the loyal plainsmen support.
At a time when clubs are jockeying for position in the Soccersouth Premier League, several key players have opted out of the southern federation's administration team.
It was drama in the dusk at the Gardens ground where Northern kept its nerve to beat University 5-4 on penalties after 2hr of Chatham Cup football.
Chatham Cup football has been all about dreams since the crew of the HMS Chatham presented the trophy to the New Zealand Football Association in 1922.