Chatham Cup 2025

Round 3 Results (Central Region Only)

Palmerston North United – 3 (Patrick Smither 9’, Benjamin Mori 15’, 45’)
Stop Out Sports Club – 1 (Ryan Kelly 30’) 

Miramar Rangers AFC – 0
Napier City Rovers AFC – 3 (George Andrew 45’+3’, Eric Kostandini Ziu 75’, Ethan Spencer 90’) 

Waterside Karori – 0
Wellington Olympic – 3 (Ben Mata 7’, Jack-Henry Sinclair 45’+3’, 90’+2’) 

Island Bay United AFC – 0
Western Suburbs – 5 (Sebastian Barton-Ginger 2’, 71’, Jonathan Robinson 41’, Cameron Mackenzie 62’, Tyler Freeman 67’) 

YORB Western Premiership

This week’s game of the round was between Signature Homes Palmerston North United and Team Campbell- Harcourts Feilding Utd Men’s 1sts. Feilding United secured their first win of the season with a dramatic 2-1 comeback over Palmerston North United under the Friday night lights. Palmerston North opened the scoring in the 12th minute through Cledwyn Chawanji, but Feilding responded soon after, with Matthew Felingham levelling the scores in the 19th minute. The rest of the first half was fiercely competitive, with both teams battling hard in the midfield under a chilly night sky. After the break, Feilding sat deep and absorbed pressure, staying compact and disciplined at the back while looking to exploit spaces on the counter. This tactic paid off in the 85th minute when Matthew Kitchen struck to secure a well-deserved and hard-fought 2-1 triumph — a significant moment in their campaign. Palmerston North pressed forward in search of a late equalizer, but Feilding held firm to celebrate their first win of the season.

NP Physiotherapy FC Western (Won by Default)

YOUM PN Marist Men’s Reserves

TSH Moturoa 4 (Tyler Webber 38’, 88’, 89’, Connor Hay 47’)

Wanganui City FC Elite Engineering 1sts 1 (Keenan Spink 77’)

NPBHS 1^st XI 2 (Gabriel Marsden 22’, 76’)

Chillmax Takaro AFC Jokers 1 (Blair Lanshear 57’)

GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic 1 (Ryan Holden 52’)

Peggy Gordon’s NP Rangers AFC 0

Horizons Championship

In this week's game of the round, Linton FC hosted Palmerston North Development. Palmerston North United Development secured a 4-2 win over Linton FC 1sts in a dramatic encounter. Palmerston North United Development opened the scoring in the 16th minute through William Kenyon, and Joshua Kendall-Goggin doubled their lead just before half-time in the 42nd minute, putting the visitors in control at the break. Linton responded strongly after the restart, with Tane Harris pulling a goal back in the 46th minute to make it 2-1. The home side kept up the pressure and drew level in the 75th minute when Chris Jones found the net. Palmerston North United Development responded immediately, as William Kenyon restored their lead just a minute later, and Carlo Hodgson made sure of the win with a fourth in the 82nd minute, securing all 3 points for his team.

Wanganui City Reserves 1 (Willem Haket 81’)

Isles Construction PN Marist Inter 2 (Najibullah Qudsi 10’, Blake Haswell 17’)

Chillmax Takaro AFC Titians 2 (Jordan Jack 73’ (OG), Satore Chambers 76’)

Levin AFC Reserves 1 (Sean Blackbourn 20’)

GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic Reserves 3 (Zahn Bell 28’, 49’, Ronny Visser 36’)

G.J Gardner Homes Feilding Utd AFC Men’s Reserves 0

Manawatu Division 2

In this weeks game of the round we had Takaro United taking on Freedom Plus PN Marist Bulldogs. Freedom Plus PN Marist Bulldogs secured a 3-1 win over Takaro United in a strong performance on Saturday. Marist made a fast start, opening the scoring in the 14th minute through Sam Roebuck. Alisdair Crawford doubled their lead just before half-time in the 41st minute, putting the Bulldogs firmly in control at the break. Crawford struck again in the 61st minute to make it 3-0, adding his second of the match and extending Marist’s advantage. Takaro United kept battling and were rewarded in the 73rd minute when Ka Yeh Htoo found the back of the net to reduce the deficit, but it was too little, too late. Marist held on to claim a well-deserved 3-1 triumph.

JG Residential North End Old Boys 15 (MIchael Sheridan 3’, 75’, Crispin Moore 6’, Ashraf Muhammad-Ali 11’, 54’, Ryan McDermott 20’, 56’, 77’, 89’, Joseph Craven 35’, William Hodge 43’, 44’, Scott Robson 43’, 44’, Caleb Young 85’, 90’)

Levin AFC Colts 0

Manawatu Division 3

In this week's game of the round, we had North End Vets taking on PN Marist Park Rangers. North End Vets recorded an impressive 7-3 victory over PN Marist Park Rangers in an exciting and high-scoring encounter. North End Vets started strong with Ruairidh Morrison opening the scoring in the 8th minute. Jonathan Bopenda extended the lead in the 16th minute. PN Marist Park Rangers pulled one back through Amotai Scott-Kawana in the 33rd minute, but North End responded quickly as Kudakwashe Ngwerume scored twice in quick succession at the 48th and 50th minutes to restore a commanding lead.

Ruairidh Morrison added his second goal of the game in the 53rd minute, and Dylan Odell followed up with another strike in the 57th minute, pushing North End further ahead. PN Marist Park Rangers fought back with goals from Jeremy Newland (39th minute) and Blake Lynch (59th minute), but Yann Mountou sealed the win for North End with a late goal in the 89th minute. North End Vets celebrated a well-earned 7-3 win after a thrilling match.

Levin AFC Sports 3 (Goal Scorers Unknown)

The Mad Butcher Takaro AFC Fury 6 (Bailey Forrest 3’, Logan Wald 12’, Matt Barnes 16’, 21’, Jonathon O’Brien 60’, 76’)

SUBWAY Masey University FC Rigs 1 (Goal Scorer Unknown)

Groombridge Electrical Feilding Utd C Team 3 (Goal Scorers Unknown)

Takaro AFC Bua United 1 (Shrang Sharma 70’)
CAC PN Marist Greenies 1 (Ryan Young 17’)

Manawatu Division 4

In this week's game of the round, we had Post Office Hotel Pahiatua FC hosting McDonalds Feilding Utd Development. McDonalds Feilding United Development secured a 2-1 victory over Post Office Hotel Pahiatua FC in a competitive match. Feilding got off to a strong start with Kayden Mills scoring twice early in the game, netting goals in the 12th and 24th minutes to give his team a comfortable lead. Post Office Hotel Pahiatua FC fought back and managed to pull a goal back in the 68th minute through Marcus Toru, but they were unable to find an equalizer. McDonalds Feilding United Development held on to claim the win in a hard-fought contest.

DSC Rangers 2 (Goal Scorers Unknown)

RSM Legends 3 (Jayden Van Timmeren 25’, Jared Kemsley 57’, Samuel Hill 63’)

Levin AFC Social 2 (Goal Scorers Unknown)

Chillmax Takaro AFC Glory 2 (Bailey Wynd 35’, Joshua Barrington 55’)

RSM Hustlers 4 (David Burrows 20’, Robert Marshall 23’, Quinn Crickett 82’, Sophal Dowall 88’)
PN Marist Rewa 0

Takaro Awatapu United 1 (Benjamin Stead 66’)

Watson Intergrity PN Marist Celts 4 (Kurtis Edwards 20’, 22’, 44’, Harrison 25’)

Manawatu Division 5

In this week's game of the round, we had Takaro AFC Bench Warmers taking on Smart Phone Repairs PN Marist Royals. Smart Phone Repairs PN Marist Royals edged out Takaro AFC Bench Warmers 3-2 in a thrilling encounter. Marist Royals took an early lead in the 19th minute through Cristiano Yarwood. Takaro fought back and equalized just before half-time with a goal from Bradley Gillard in the 44th minute.The second half saw both teams pushing for the win. Takaro took the lead again with Gillard’s second goal in the 82nd minute. However, Marist Royals responded quickly with late goals from Keegan Leask (85') and Ankit Rawat (88') to clinch a narrow 3-2 victory.

Drillco North End Socials 2 (Craig Newell 43’, 74’)
Woodville AFC 1sts 1 (Lereagan Gounden 31’)

Manawatu Plunderers FC 5 (Imad Al Kassaa 5’, 12’, 22’, 56’, Samuel Gregory 60’)

Jennian Homes Feilding United Men’s Social 2 (Jaden Good 28’, Thanakrit Poungsang 38’)

Manawatu Masters

In this week's game of the round, we had Advanced Accounting Takaro AFC Rebels taking on Levin AFC Masters. Advanced Accounting Takaro AFC Rebels secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Levin AFC Masters.Takaro Rebels took the lead in the 28th minute through Thai Human, setting the tone for the match. Levin fought back, but it was Takaro who doubled their advantage in the 68th minute when Josh Draper found the net.Levin AFC Masters pushed for a late comeback, and Ilia Nechaev scored in the 85th minute to reduce the deficit. However, Takaro held on to claim all three points in a competitive contest.

RSM A’s 8 (Ian Robinson 9’, Dave Boyack 22’, Guy Mordaunt 26’, 78’, Ryan Coombes 28’, Hayden Dam 53’, 76’, 85’)

RSM Old Boys 1 (Steve Steers 1’)

Wanganui Marist Wanderers 1 (Cee Khai Lim 39’)

O’Briens Plumbing & Bathroomware Feilding United Masters 1 (Mike Lewis 75’)

JRM Automotive PN Marist Dunshaegans 0

PN Marist Banshees 4 (Mark Jacobson 20’, Brent Jaslarz 30’, Roger Oliveira 85’)

MKM PN Marist Shamrock Rovers 0

Sportz-Bar Whanganui Athletic Cosmos 2 (Tim Hobson-Powell 22’ (OG), Daniel Timmins 71’)

Manawatu Women’s Championship

In this week's game of the round, we had the Marist derby between Isles Construction PN Marist Women’s Reserves and Chapple Architecture PN Marist Mayhem. Chapple Architecture PN Marist Mayhem secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Isles Construction PN Marist Women’s Reserves in a closely fought showdown. The Women’s Reserves started brightly, putting pressure on their opponents from the opening whistle. This pressure paid off in the 34th minute when Caylee Fergus found space in the box and finished calmly to give her side a well-deserved 1-0 lead. Marist Mayhem came out after half-time with greater urgency, looking for a way back into the match. They began to control possession and create scoring opportunities, and their persistence was rewarded in the 68th minute when Nicole Robertson drew the scores level with a composed strike. With momentum firmly in their favor, Marist Mayhem kept up the pressure and turned the match completely around in the 83rd minute when Paige Charlton pounced on a defensive mix-up to score the eventual winner, securing a hard-fought 2-1 triumph for her team. It was a dramatic and fiercely competitive encounter, with both teams battling until the final whistle in search of points.

NP Rangers AFC Women's 1sts 3 (Abigail Williamson 13’, Gracey Edgcombe 42’, Aliza Snow 65’)

Rosco’s Bulk Yard Feilding Utd AFC Women’s 1sts 0

Massey University FC Women’s Reserves 2 (Hannah Carey 56’, Charlotte Hendry 88’)

GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic Women 5 (Lana O’Connor 9’, 13’, 73’, Vanya Apiata-Hodgkinson 47’, Isla Jones 79’)

Wallace Roofing Takaro AFC X-Force 4 (Mikaela Bradley 45+1’, 46’, 56’, Waimereni Hudson 49’)

Levin AFC Women’s Prems 0

Manawatu Women’s Division 2

In this week's game of the round, we had Levin AFC Reserves hosting Freedom Plus PN Marist Evergreenz. Levin AFC Women’s Reserves secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over Freedom Plus PN Marist Evergreenz in a closely-contested match.The game sprang into action from the opening whistle, with Marist Evergreenz striking first in just the 6th minute through Jane Archer, who finished clinically to put her side 1-0 up.Levin responded quickly and drew level in the 10th minute when Lisa Tucker found the back of the net after a well-constructed team move. The scores stayed locked at 1-1 for the rest of the first half, with both teams battling for control in the midfield. After the break, Levin came out with greater urgency and pressure, and their perseverance was rewarded in the 50th minute when Aaliyah Taniwha scored what proved to be the match-winner, securing a 2-1 triumph for the home side. It was a fiercely competitive encounter, with both teams creating chances and putting in strong defensive displays right up until the final whistle.

Daikin Takaro AFC Harlequins 1 (Kylie-Tarrant-Moore 6’)

MKM PN Marist Mysteries 3 (Anna Sturm 19’, Tehmira Mclean 32’, Annelies Moore 73’ (OG)

Transport Maintenance Feilding Women’s Social 4 (Hayley Wilkins 24’, Allegra Ditchfeild 29’, Rebecca Holland 53’, Lani Brown 58’)

Waireka Trust Woodville AFC Women 1 (Charlotte Mcarthur 12’)

One Staff Takaro AFC Turtles 5 (Tessa Key 17’, Dani Rowan 24’ (OG), Monique Roberts 42’, 72’, Amy Stevens 81’)

Dannevirke Sports Club Valkyrie 1 (Tyla Henman 73’)

Article added: Tuesday 17 June 2025