Chatham Cup 2025

This week saw New Zealand’s Mens premier knock out cup competition kick off with the regional preliminary round of the Chatham Cup. 

Round Results

Langley Twigg Taradale AFC – 2 (Liam Percy-Fysh 22’, 28’)
Palmerston North United – 4 (Jericho Tiakiwai-Baker 44’, Cillian Carroll 56’, Benjamin Mori 80’, Anthony Jones 89’)

Whanganui Athletic – 3 (Default win)
KP Joinery Waitara SC – 0

Jarks Cityside Western Rangers Premiers – 3 (Default win)
FC Western Inc – 0

Napier City Rovers – Bye

Palmerston North Marist - Bye

Kate Sheppard Cup 2025

This week saw New Zealand’s Women’s premier knock out cup competition kick off with the preliminary round of the Kate Sheppard Cup. Both Taradale AFC and Palmerston North had byes this round so move on to the next round.

Men’s Central League 2

A goal in the 12th minute to Jonny McNamara saw Langley Twigg Taradale AFC make the ideal start to their trip to Memorial Park when the faced Palmerston North United. Taradale then doubled their lead when Thomas Hall converted from the penalty spot giving the vistiors a 2 goal lead at the half time break. The second half saw Zac Madsen grab a brace in the opening 15 minutes of the second half to give the visitors a 4 goal lead. Jaxon Bron got Palmerston North United on the board with a constellation goal in the 75th minute. 4-1 the final score to Langley Twigg Taradale AFC

Round Results

Langley Twigg Taradale AFC – 4 (Jonny McNamara 12’, Thomas Hall (PEN) 24’, Zac Madsen 50’, 60’)
Palmerston North United – 1 (Jaxon Bron 75’)

Stop Out Sports Club – 3 (Sam Cosgrave 11’, Jerram Tuck (PEN) 42’, Jared Cunniff 43’)
Te Kotahitanga FC Men’s Firsts – 0

Douglas Villa AFC Badcock Law Magpies – 0
Watson Integrity PN Marist FC – 1 (Darren Juru 8’) 

Tawa AFC – 5 (Lachlan Hill 12’, Ethan Phelan 45’, 45’, Mohammad Hekmatzadah 72’, 76’ )
Seatoun AFC – 2 (Matthew Milton 36’, Seth Moodley 90’)

Suchy & Co Realty Ltd FC Western – 0
Lower Hutt City AFC – 1 (Jacob Harris 43’)

Game of next Round

4.5.25 1445 Stadium Taranaki #1      Suchy & Co Realty Ltd FC Western vs Douglas Villa AFC Badcock Law Magpies

This week Suchy & Co Realty Ltd FC Western welcome Douglas Villa AFC Badcock Law Magpies up to Stadium Taranaki for the opening of the newly revamped stand. With both teams coming off 1 nil losses they will be looking to bounce back. This encounter is set to be a tight affair as both teams try to keep pace with league leaders Lower Hutt City AFC.

Women’s Central League

It was a close and tense first half when Excel Refrigeration Moturoa hosted Waterside Karori Middleware with the opening goal to Karori’s Sherize Concessio in the 40th minute to give the visitors a 1 nil  lead into the half time break.  The second half saw another 2 quick goals to Taylor Cooper and Nicola Ross saw Karori’s lead grow to 3. Moturoa’s Tia Christiansen cut lead down to 2 but the game was put out of reach when Kate Mills restored Waterside Karori’s 3 goal lead late on to see the visitors take the game 4-1.

Round Results

Excel Refrigeration Moturoa AFC – 1 (Tia Christiansen 83’)
Waterside Karori Middleware – 3 (Sherize Concessio 40’, Taylor Cooper 52’, Nicola Ross 54’, Kate Mills 90’)

Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United – 1 (Elizabeth Dombroski 49’)
Shadow Solutions Taradale AFC – 2 (Natalee Mellish (OG) 1’, Maddy Hughes 50’)

Wellington United Diamonds – 2 (Farina Anchico 23’, Hannah Pilley 90’)
Victoria University Women’s Firsts – 1(Millie Lynskey 82’)

Wellington Phoenix Academy U18 – 0Powerex Petone 1st Team – 0 

Alexia Stoddart Miramar Rangers AFC – 1 (Sophie Campbell 84’)
Manawatu Knitting Mills PN Marist FC – 1 (Amber Mahoney 18’) 

Game of Round 5

3/5/2025 1130 Arena Turf #1     Manawatu Knitting Mills PN Marist vs Wellington Phoenix Academy U18

This week sees Manawatu Knitting Mills PN Marist welcome the Wellington Phoenix Academy U18 to the arena turf in what looks to be a fast paced game. Both teams will be looking to trust their solid defenses while PN Marist will be hoping to clinical in front of goal as their opponents have shows little trouble in find the back of the net themselves.

Central League Round 5

Napier City Rovers hit the road this week, ready to take on Island Bay United AFC at Wakefield Park. After a challenging few rounds, the team was determined to put in the hard work and secure the much-needed three points. Sam Lack kicked off the scoring in the first half, giving Rovers the lead. The team really found their groove in the second half, scoring four more goals to further extend their lead. Island Bay managed to sneak one goal in late in the match, but it was no match for the unstoppable Rovers. Ethan Spencer sealed the deal with a final shot in the 90th minute, securing a thrilling 6-1 victory.

Results:

Napier City Rovers AFC – 6 (S.LACK 22’, 57’, H.MASON 60’, J.HOYLE 63’, S.HOYLE 66’, E.SOENCER 90’)
Island Bay United AFC – 1 ( T.MITCHENER 88’)
 

Federation Cup Round 1:

In an exhilarating match during the first round of the Federation Cup, the Thirsty Whale NCR Reserves made the journey to Guthrie Park to face off against the HNW Big Barrel Premiers. The game started off with HNW taking the lead in the first half thanks to a goal from Archie Absolom. However, the Rovers didn't back down and managed to equalize just before halftime, with Joshua Bowie scoring a crucial goal to give them the lead.

The second half was just as intense, with HNW quickly leveling the score to 2-2. Both teams fought hard, but it was the Rovers who found their rhythm late in the game. In a thrilling turn of events, they regained the lead in the 85th minute and went on to score two more goals, securing a 5-2 victory on the day.

Results:

Tremains Port Hill United Premiers 2 (Matt Bestesta 25’, Ollie Berry 80’)

Shanis Taradale AFC Premiership 1 (Max Fysh 77’)

Electrinet Gisborne Thistle 3* (Win by Default)

Heavy Equipment Gisborne United 1sts 0

HNW Big Barrel Premiers 2 (Archie Absolom 38’, Adam Engelke 61’)

Thirsty Whale NCR Reserves 5 (Mattis Weseloh 43’, 86’, Joshua Bowie 45+2’, Dan Ball 85’, Bjorn Christensen 90+2’)

ITM Napier Marist Premiers 5 (Riku Koyama 25’, Morgan Mclellan 62’, 90’, Jett Hogg 75’, Reuben Hilton 85’ (OG))

Liquid Gold Maycenvale Utd AFC 4 (Dakota Lucas 4’, 17’, 57’, Liam Shackleton 34’)

TSH Moturoa AFC 1 (Tyler Webber 53’)

NP Physiotherapy FC Western 3 (Matt Lamb 16’, Tyson Dellow 36’, 70’)

Levin AFC 0

YOUM PN Marist Men’s Reserves 3 (Keegan Chapman 18’ (OG), Reuben Goga 29’, Sam Hickmott 37’)

Peggy Gordon’s NP Rangers AFC 3 (Asher Hales 64’, Domenico Squatriti 75’, Logan Smith 81’)

Signature Homes Palmerston North United 0

Next week, in the match of the round:

The Napier City Rovers reserves are gearing up for an exciting match at Marewa Park against Port Hill. The Rovers have been on a winning streak and have yet to drop any points. Will this be the game that puts their skills to the ultimate test?

Hawkes Bay Championship Round 4

In this weekend's match, ECR Western Rangers Reserves took on Liquid Gold Maycenvale Strollers. Rangers took the win 6-2, goal scorers unknown.

Results:

ECR Western Rangers Reserves – 6
Liquid Gold Maycenvale Strollers – 2

Thirsty Whale NCR Champs – 2 (D.SHARPLIN 4’, T.GAIRDNER 41’)
Taradale AFC Reserves – 0

HNW Cole Murray Reserves – 1 (N.ROBERTSON 41’)
Palm City Motor Inn Port Hill United – 0

Next week, in the match of the round:

Palm City Motor Inn Port Hill United vs Thirsty Whale NCR Champs

Holt Cup Round 1

In this weekend's match of the round, East Coast Tiling Western Rangers Division 2 faced off against Taradale AFC Vikings. The Western Rangers dominated the first half, scoring two goals before the break. Although Taradale managed to score one goal, it wasn't enough to stop the Western Rangers from claiming victory with a final score of 2-1!

Results:

East Coast Tiling Western Rangers – 2 (G.POHIO 10’, B.SCOTT-WRAY 35’)
Taradale AFC Vikings – 1

HNW Razos Engineering Latin Roots – 3* Win by default
Shed2 Marist – 0 * Lose by default

Burger Fuel Port Hill Utd Div2 – 2  (J.BORGER 5’, J.BISHOP 90’)
Westshore Beach Inn Eskview United – 3 (J.MOODY 20’, A.POANTA 30’, B.BERRY 65’)

Hastings Hibernian Sports Club 1^st Team – 7 (R.RAHUL KUMAR 14’, 28’, 52’, 56’, K.KAVIT GOUNDER 52’, 80’, 89’)
HNW ICIB – 0
 

Next weeks Match of the round:

Hastings Hibernian Sports Club 1^st team vs HNW Razos Engineering Latin Roots

Hawkes Bay Division 3 Round 3

In this week's match of the round, Union Hotel Napier South took on Burger Fuel Port Hill Utd Div3. Napier South took the win 3-1. Goal scorers unknown.

Results:

Westshore Beach Inn Eskview Reds - 3
Hastings Hibernian Div 3 - 2

Union Hotel Napier South – 3
Burger Fuel Port Hill Utd Div 3 – 1

Next week, in the match of the round:

Taradale AFC Kingz vs Paddy’s Bar Napier City Rovers Div 3.

Hawkes Bay Masters Cup Round 1

In this week's match of the round, the Flax Western Rangers Masters took on Westshore Beach Inn Eskview Masters. Rangers took the lead in the first half with a goal from Christopher Stok. They extended their lead in the second half thanks to Ross Palmer, as they took the win 2-0.

Results:

The Flax Western Rangers Masters – 2 (C.STOK 20’, R.PALMER 60’)
Westshore Beach Inn Eskview Masters – 0

Paddy’s Bar NCR Masters – 1 (A.GAIRDNER 22’)
Port Hill Masters – 1 (D.SMITH 58’) Won by Penalties 4:2

Next week's match of the round:

Paddy’s Bar NCR Masters vs HNW Alessandro’s Masters.

Hawkes Bay Womens Championship Round 3

In this weekends match of the round Nexie NZ Western Rangers Women’s Premiers took on Thirsty Whale NCR Womens Div 1. The match ended in a 1 all draw. Goal scorers unknown.

Results:

Nexia NZ Western Rangers Women’s Premiers – 1
Thirsty Whale NCR Womens Div 1 – 1 (A.SIMONS 10’)

Tufrey Taradale AFC – 1 (C. SCHLIERIKE 82’)
Mark Boys Builders Eskview Blues – 6 (B.CLOAKE 8’, 47’, 78’, A.FITZGERALD 33’, G.BAYLIS 57’, S.BOYS 70’)

Goodmans Port HIll Women’s Prems – 2 (A.CARNABY 25’, I.FAAMU 89’)
HNW Divas – 4 (H.BROWN 17’, G.ANDERSON 36’, A.KEPA 41’, 61’)

Next weeks match of the round -

Goodmans Port Hill Women’s Prems vs Turfrey Taradale AFC.

Hawkes Bay Women's Div 2 Round 3

In this weeks match of the round, Thirsty Whale NCR Women's Div 2 took on HNW Loading Ramp. Both sides fought hard, but neither team could find the back of the net in the first half. It was Jessica Kernan who broke the deadlock in the second half with a goal in the 70th minute. Giving her side the win 1-0.

Results:

Thirsty Whale NCR Womens Div 2 – 0
HNW Loading Ramp – 1 (J.KERNAN 70’)

Eskview Storm – 1 (MADDIE 88’)
Happy Days Childcare Taradale AFC –2 (J.CLARKE 46’, N.FREWIN 59’)

Hastings Hibernian Morgan Financial Solutions Women – 1 (OG 54’)
Western Rangers Women’s Reserves – 10 (E.ANTONIO 1-’, 47’, 52’, P.MORRISION 12’, 75’, R.DOBBS 63’, 83’, 87’, 90’, OG 79’)

Hastings Hibernian Paper Mulberry Women - 1 (S.REEVES 33’)
Quality Pumping Port Hill Utd – 1 (B.BARRY 2’)

HNW Development – 3 (A.KEPA 23’, 38’, 55’)
Gilmour Foundation Western Rangers Women’s Division 2 – 0

Next weeks Match of the round:

Western Rangers Women’s Reserves vs Hastings Hibernian Paper Mulberry Women.

Article added: Tuesday 29 April 2025