Central League Round 3

This past weekend, Napier City Rovers to the trip to Fraser Park to face off against the league leaders, Wellington Phoenix reserves. Both teams were undefeated and ready for an intense showdown. The Phoenix quickly took the lead with a goal from Daniel Makowem. In the second half, they extended their lead with a goal from Gabriel Sloane-Rodrigues. Despite Rovers' efforts, they were unable to score, resulting in a narrow 2-0 victory for the Phoenix. Looking ahead, Rovers are gearing up to host Upper Hutt City at Bluewater next week, eager to secure the 3 points and regain their winning form for the remainder of the season.

Results:

Wellington Phoenix Reserves – 2 (D.MAKOWEM 7’ G.SLOANE-RODRIGUES 50’)
Napier City Rovers AFC - 0

Men’s Central League 2

This week saw Palmerston North United travel down to Hutt Park to play Stop Out Sports Club who were looking to improve their slow start to the season. As expected the first half started with both teams doing their best to feel the opposition out this led to a few shots from both clubs but nothing to really trouble either keeper so nil all at the break. The second half open up a bit more as both teams chased a decisive first goal. Stop Out thought they had got themselves on the scoreboard but the Palmerston North United Defence made sure the scores stayed locked as they cleared the ball off the line midway through the second half. Stop Out were then denied by the Palmerston North United keeper as he parried a shot destined for the corner of the net over the bar. Nil all the final score.  

Round 3 Results

Stop Out Sports Club – 0
Palmerston North United – 0

Watson Integrity PN Marist FC – 2 (Darren Juru 6’, 50’)
Lower Hutt City AFC – 4 (Jherson Heredia 32’, Andrew Fitzpatrick-Cockram 47’, 64’, James Ferguson 68’)

Douglas Villa AFC Badcock Law Magpies – 4 (Tremaine Rimene-Albrett 50’, Josh McMenamin 74’, Andrew Cox 80’, Christopher Cox 85’)
Te Kotahitanga FC Men’s Firsts – 2 (Liam Barry 24’, 82’)

Tawa AFC – 4 (Lachlan Hill 26’, 33’, 48’, Ethan Phelan 73’)
Langley Twigg Taradale AFC – 3 (Zac Madsen 52’, Jonny McNamara 84’, 90’)

Suchy & Co Realty Ltd FC Western – 1 (Jordi Fettis 10’)
Seatoun AFC – 2 (Mathew Milton 17’, John Bobs Daly 30’)

Game of Round 4

19.4.25 1445 Arena Turf 1      Watson Integrity PN Marist FC vs Suchy & Co Realty Ltd FC Western

This week sees Watson Integrity Marist FC play host to Suchy & Co Realty Ltd FC Western. Both team will be eager to bounce back from loses last time out and pick up 3 points in what looks set to be a close and exciting contest.

Women’s Central League

Manawatu Knitting Mills PN Marist FC welcomed a Waterside Karori side who so far this season had struggled to get themselves going. It was Waterside Karori who found there way on to the scoreboard first when Marist defender Melissa McKenna was in the wrong place at the wrong time as the ball bounced off the keeper then ricocheted off her and into the back of the net. Waterside Karori then doubled their lead when Nicola Ross scored midway through the first half. Late in the first half Karori added a 3rd as Rhianna Houghton got her name on the scoresheet. Midway through the second half Karori put the game out of reach when Nicola Ross netted her second of the day.  The last 10 mins saw Manawatu Knitting Mills PN Marist FC  score through Isabella Yarwood

Round 2 Results

Manawatu Knitting Mills PN Marist FC – 1 (Isabella Yarwood 85’)
Waterside Karori Middleware – 4 (Melissa McKenna (OG) 4’, Nicola Ross 20’, 63’, Rhianna Houghton 38’)

Alexia Stoddart Miramar Rangers AFC – 0
Victoria University Women’s 1st – 0

Excel Refrigeration Moturoa AFC – 0
Powerex Petone 1st Team – 2 (Phoebe Gray 49’, Kyra Elder 90’)

Wellington United Diamonds – 6 (Amelie Deane 14’, Carolyn O’Reilly 38’, 54’, Taylor Watson 44’, Hannah Pilley 64’, Lara Smith 69’)
Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United – 0

Wellington Phoenix Academy U18 – 7 (Katie Pugh 14’, Isabella Temple 23’, Kya Solomon 45’, Grace Bartlett 59’, 76’, Holly Robins 62’, Mackenzie Bryant 90’)
Shadow Solutions Taradale AFC – 1 (Maddy Hughes 44’)

Game of Round 4

 18/4/2025 13.30 Taradale #1    Shadow Solutions Taradale AFC vs Wellington United Diamonds. Good Friday sees an exciting fixture as Shadow Solutions Taradale AFC welcome last years league winners Wellington United Diamonds who have started the season in the same vein as last year. .

Yorb Eastern Premiership Round 3

In this weekend's thrilling match of the round, Electrinet Gisborne Thistle faced off against the young HSOB-GBHS Prems side. Jimmy Somerton was the standout player of the match, showcasing his skills by netting three goals for Thistle. Despite HSOB's efforts to catch up, with Jacob Adams scoring a goal in the second half, they couldn't keep up with the experienced Thistle team. Jimmy continued to showcase his talent by adding two more goals to the scoreboard, and Oliver Aldridge sealed the deal with another goal, bringing the final score to an impressive 6-1 victory for Thistle.

Results:

Gisborne Thistle – 6 (J.SOMMERTON 8’, 21’, 68’, 83’, 86’, O.ALDRIDGE 85’)
HSOB-GBHS Prems – 1 (J.ADAMS 65’)

Napier Marist Premiers – 1 (J.DURRINGTON 49’)
NCR Reserves – 2 (L.SCHOFIELD 61’, B.CHRISTENSEN 76’)

Port Hill United Premiers – 2 (M.BETESTA 43’, J.PROVINES 65’)
HNW – 4 (V.HUTCHINS 32’, H.BAYLISS 48’, S.MEDLAND 80’, A.ENGELKE 90’+4’)

Western Rangers – 4 (K.SHAW 14’, R.CARRINGTON 17’, 19’, K.MANEY 42’)
Taradale AFC Premiership – 2 (M.FYSH 49’, 65’)

Gisborne United – 3 (D.THOMPSON 66’, C.ADAMS 71’, C.HALL 76’)
Maycenvale Utd AFC – 2 (R.TRIYANTO 39’, 65’)

Next week, in the match of the round:

The Western Rangers are gearing up to face off against HNW in their upcoming match. The Rangers have had a slow start to the season, only managing to secure one victory out of their three matches so far. However, could this upcoming game be the turning point they need to kickstart their campaign and turn things around?

Hawkes Bay Championship Round 2

In this weekend's highly anticipated match of the round, Thirsty Whale NCR Champs faced off against ECR Western Rangers Reserves. Both teams were determined to secure a victory and earn some crucial points. The game was intense and closely fought, with both sides scoring goal after goal. However, in a thrilling turn of events, Archie Furlong scored a decisive goal in the final minutes of the match, securing a 4-3 win for the home team.

Results:

NCR Champs – 4 (A.FURLONG 12’, 82’, S.BAUERFEIND 28’, 77’)
Western Rangers Reserves – 3 (G.MULLINS 6’, A.WAKEFIELD 60’, L.FRASER 73’)

HNW Reserves – 2 (C.EVANS 31’, N.ROBERTSON 41’)
Maycenvale Strollers – 1 (O.WILSON 36’)

NCR D2 – 5 (L.SIMMONS 4’, B.KOOLEN 11’, B.WILSON 41’, D.JOHNSTON 67’, J.STEVENSON 76’)
Port Hill Championship – 2 (K.MCKENZIE 51’, 90’)

Next week, in the match of the round:

Taradale AFC Reserves host HNW Cole Murray Reserves in their first home game of the season.

Hawkes Bay Division 2 Round 2

Shed 2 Marist faced off against the strong Westshore Beach Inn Eskview United team. After a convincing victory last weekend, Eskview was determined to continue their winning streak. And they did just that, dominating the game with a 7-1 win. Despite their best efforts, Marist couldn't slow the Eskview side.

Results:

Westshore Beach Inn Eskview United – 7 (D.BAXTER 10’, 66’, J.UNDERHILL 35’, J.MOODY 39’, B.BERRY 54’, 79’, E.FIEBIG 64’)
Shed2 Marist – 1 (J.GRANEY 38’)

HNW Arataki Honeybees – 1 (P.WALLIS 26’)
Hastings Hibernian Sports Club 1^st team – 2

HNW ICIB – 0
Taradale AFC Vikings – 2 (M.LUA 2’, 72’)
 

HNW Razos Engineering Latin Roots – 3 (D.MEZA 3’, M.PINO TORRES 49’, M.ELDAWI 87’)
Port Hill Scindians – 2

Burger Fuel Port Hill Utd Div2 – 4 (L.KENWORTHY 20’, 50’, 65’, J.BISHOP 60’)
East Coast Tiling Western Rangers – 1

Next weeks Match of the round:

HNW Razoes Engineering Latin roots up against club mates HNW Arataki Honeybees

Hawkes Bay Division 3 Round 1

In this week's thrilling match of the round, Union Hotel Napier South faced off against their neighbors, Burger Fuel Port Hill Utd Div3, in a tightly contested battle. The first half ended with neither side able to score, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. However, it was Dylan Wakefield who finally broke the deadlock in the second half, giving Napier South the lead. The excitement continued as Liam Mckinley extended the lead shortly after, securing a 2-0 victory for Napier South.

Results:

Napier South – 2 (D.WAKFIELD 66’, L.MCKINLEY 87’)
Port Hill Utd Div3 – 0

HNW Dominator – 2
Maycenvale Utd AFC – 0

Maycenvale Vikings – 1
Eskview Reds – 4 (N.AGNELLO 65’, M.COLLINGS 70’, T.BUTLER 75’, B.BOOTH 80’)

Western Rangers Division 3 – 2
Napier City Rovers Div 3 – 3
 

Taradale Kings – 4
Hastings Hibernians Div 3 – 1

Napier Marist – 0
Croplands Spray Shop Western Rangers – 3

Next week, in the match of the round:

Ecosmart Electrical Maycenvale Utd AFC take on 313 Construction Marist.

Hawkes Bay Masters Round 1

The Flax Western Rangers Masters faced off against Port Hill Masters this weekend in an intense match. Port Hill got an early lead with a goal from Alastair McLeod, but Ross Palmer from Western Rangers quickly responded with two goals, putting his team in the lead. Despite a goalless second half, the Rangers held on for a thrilling 2-1 victory!

Results:

Western Rangers Masters – 2 (R.PALMER 17’, 23’)
Port Hill Masters – 1 (A.MCLEOD 8’)

HNW Mercenaries – 2
NCR Masters – 9 (C.MCIVOR 11’, 14’, 65’, 82’, R.GEAREY 25’, P.STUBBS 33’)

Taradale Masters – 1
HNW Alessandro’s Masters – 9

Next week's match of the round:

HNW Alessandro’s Masters vs Obrien’s Plumbing HNW Mercenaries.

Hawkes Bay Women's Championship Round 2

Mark Boys Builders Eskview Blues faced off against Goodmans Port Hill Women's Prems in an intense match. Both teams were determined to come out on top. In the end, Eskview emerged victorious with a 3-1 win!  Goal scorers unknown.

Results:

Eskview Blues – 3
Port Hill Prems – 1

NCR Div 1 – 2 (E.WATT 65’, 90’+2’)
Novah Builders Port Hill United Women – 0

HNW Divas – 1 (G.ANDERSON 69’)
Nexia NZ Western Rangers Premiers - 1 (K.GARLAND 28’)

Next week's match of the round:

Nexia NZ Western Rangers Womens Premiers take on Thirsty Whale NCR Womens Div 1.

Hawkes Bay Women's Division 2 Round 2

This past weekend, the Western Rangers Women’s Reserves faced off against Eskview Storm. The Rangers came out with incredible energy in the first half, with Riley Dobbs scoring two goals. In the second half, they maintained their strong performance, with Riley scoring a total of five goals and Eliana Antonio adding the final goal to secure a 6-0 victory for the Rangers. Despite Eskview's efforts, they were no match for the unstoppable Rangers team. What a thrilling win for the Rangers!

Results:

Western Rangers Women’s Reserves – 6 (R.DOBBS 1’, 47’, 52’, 72’, 75’, E.ANTONIO 79’)
Eskview Storm – 0

HNW Loading Ramp – 2 (A.SOWERSBY 62’, B.TRIPLOW 65’)
Happy Days Childcare Taradale – 0

HNW Development – 3 (A.KEPA 23’, 28’, 74’)
Hastings Hibernian Paper Mulberry Women – 2 (M.RANSOM 13’, 15’)

Gilmour Foundation Western Rangers Women’s Division 2 – 4 (L.BEWLEY 4’, C.FROST 14’, C.BEWLEY 28’, E.GIBSON 49’)
Thirsty Whale NCR Womens Div 2 – 0

Quality Pumping Port Hill Utd – 0
Westshore Beah Inn Eskview Whites – 3 (A.CHAPMAN 70’, P.MATEARIKI 77’, 89’)

Next weekend's match of the round:

Hastings Hibernian Paper Mulberry Women vs Quality Pumping Port Hill Utd.haW

Article added: Wednesday 16 April 2025