National Premier League Champions League finals

It took just three minutes for Hekari to get on the board.

It came about when Markham's Timas Yawaka was shown the yellow card for a foul inside the penalty box.

Daniel Joe did the rest, beating the keeper to open  Hekari's account.

Meantime, the wet conditions of Lae's Sir Ignatius Kilage Stadium, suited the Markham boys.

But they failed to capitalize on their countless scoring opportunities.

Kolu got his first in the 34th dribbling past several defenders, before finding the back of the net.

Just after lunch, a procession of vehicles with police escorts drove around the city starting from the Lae main market and finishing at Bumbu market.

On board the float with the players from the four teams was the inaugural winner's trophy out on display for all to see.

Starting at 1:30pm will be the third place playoff between Hekari United FC and Markham FC.

The grand final is sure to go down to the wire with the might of Welgris Morobe FC to take on a spirited Gulf Erema FC at 3pm.

Gates will open at 12pm.