Central league

Napier City Rovers delivered a commanding performance at home, cruising to a 6–0 win over Waterside Karori in a dominant display from start to finish.

Sam Lack opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, setting the tone early. Eric Kostandini Ziu added a second just minutes later before Stephen Hoyle netted twice to send Rovers into the break with a 4–0 lead.

The pressure continued in the second half, with Ziu adding his second and Hoyle completing a well-earned hat-trick in the 72nd minute.

Napier City Rovers AFC – 6 (S. LACK 22’, E. KOSTANDINI ZIU 25’, 49’, S. HOYLE 34’, 45’, 72’)
 Waterside Karori – 0

Central League 2

A late equaliser from Adam Cowan earned Watson Integrity PN Marist FC a valuable point in a hard-fought 1–1 draw against Tawa AFC on Saturday at Redwood Park. Tawa took the lead in the 28th minute through Soh Reh La however, Marist's persistence paid off when Cowan found the net in the 90th minute, snatching a share of the points. The result sees Tawa drop out of the top three, the dropped points could prove costly in a tightly contested race at the top of the table.  Both teams will now turn their attention to the final rounds, with every point vital in shaping their respective seasons.

Round ResultsTawa AFC – 1 (Soh Reh La 28’)
Watson Integrity PN Marist FC – 1 (Adam Cowan 90’) 

Langley Twigg Taradale AFC – 1 (Jonathan McNamara 15’)
Lower Hutt City AFC – 1 (Jacob Harris 37’)

Douglas Villa AFC Badcock Law Magpies – 2 (Josh McMenamin 4’, Caleb Anstis 80’)
Suchy & Co Realty Ltd FC Western – 1 (Jack Gunson 12’) 

Stop Out Sports Club – 7 (Ryan Kelly 14’, Fergus Young 21’, Jared Cunniff 25’, 32’, Oskar Kleinorge 38’, 87’, Jerram Tuck 53’)
Seatoun AFC Alexia Stoddart – 2 (Luke Hardy 3’, Gabriel Tinnion 33’) 

Mastercraft Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United – 12 (Jericho Tiakiwai-Baker 7’, Benjamin Mori 32’, 38’, 82’, Anthony Jones 55’, 74’, 84’, 85’, Oliver Standish 63’, 87’, Olen Juru 65’, Fancis Tombs 70’)
Te Kotahitanga FC – 0

Game of next Round

9.8.25 1430  Seatoun Park #1                  Seatoun AFC Alexia Stoddart vs Mastercraft Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United

Seatoun AFC Alexia Stoddart return home this Saturday looking to bounce back from a heavy 7–2 defeat, as they host third-placed Mastercraft Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United in what promises to be a high-stakes encounter. Despite sitting 8th on the table, Seatoun will take confidence from the last time these two sides met, when they edged out PN United in a thrilling 4–3 victory. They'll be hoping to replicate that performance, particularly in front of a home crowd. Palmerston North United, however, arrive in red-hot form following a dominant 12–0 win in their most recent outing. With momentum on their side and a 1st place finish still within reach, they will be aiming to reverse the result from earlier in the season and secure three valuable points.

Women’s Central League

Waterside Karori Middleware came from behind to secure a crucial 2–1 away win over Shadow Solutions Taradale AFC in a closely contested mid-table clash on Sunday afternoon. Taradale took the lead just before halftime through Samantha Waru, whose finish in the 44th minute gave the hosts the edge going into the break. However, the visitors responded with purpose in the second half. Renee Bacon brought the sides level in the 52nd minute and just seven minutes later, Kya Stewart struck what proved to be the winner. The result sees Karori jump into position in 3rd place. For Taradale, the loss is a setback in their push for a top-half finish, though they remain competitive in what continues to be a tightly packed mid-table battle.

Round Results

Shadow Solutions Taradale AFC – 1 (Samantha Waru 44’)
Waterside Karori Middleware – 2 (Renee Bacon 52’, Kya Stewart 59’) 

Wellington United Diamonds – 5 (Jemma Catherwood 17’, Hannah Cooper 20’, 45’+1’, Summer Laskey 37’, Natalie Olson 90’+1’)
Petone Powerex – 0 

Alexia Stoddart Miramar Rangers AFC – 5 (Jacqueline Broughton 23’, Trinity Mairs 37’, 85’, Crystal Phillips 47’, Hayley Hicks74’)
Excel Refrigeration Moturoa AFC – 1 (Anna Hinton 65’, 87’) 

Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United – 3 (Jorja Horn 38’, 55’, Carmen Su 51’)
Victoria University Women’s – 1 (Mia Parker 90’+4’) 

Game of Round

9/8/2025 1230  Onuku Taipari Domain #1                      Excel Refrigeration Moturoa AFC vs Wellington Phoenix Academy U18

Excel Refrigeration Moturoa AFC face a challenging task this Saturday as they host second-placed Wellington Phoenix Academy U18 at Onuku Taipari Domain. Moturoa, currently sitting 9th, will be keen to show progress and resilience in front of their home crowd after a tough campaign. The last time these two sides met, the Phoenix Academy proved too strong, claiming a 3–0 win with a composed and clinical performance. Since then, they’ve maintained consistent form and remain in the hunt for the league title. For Moturoa, this fixture presents an opportunity to measure themselves against one of the league’s most talented young sides. A strong showing would boost confidence heading into the final rounds, while any points gained could prove vital in the fight to avoid the lower end of the table. Expect a competitive encounter, with Moturoa aiming to frustrate and counter, and the Phoenix Academy looking to assert their attacking dominance early.
 

Eastern Premiership

Thirsty Whale NCR Reserves recorded a 3–2 win over Jarks Cityside Western Rangers Premiers in a competitive match.

NCR took a 1–0 lead into halftime thanks to a 43rd-minute goal from Benjamin Wade. Western Rangers responded after the break, equalising through Jaykob Brown in the 61st minute before Kody Shaw put them ahead 2–1 in the 73rd.

Wade scored his second of the day in the 68th minute to bring NCR level again. The winning goal came late, with Finn Baragwanath scoring in the 88th minute to seal the result.

Results:

Thirsty Whale NCR Reserves – 3
 (B. WADE 43’, 68’, F. BARAGWANATH 88’)
 Jarks Cityside Western Rangers Premiers – 2
 (J. BROWN 61’, K. SHAW 73’)

Tremains Port Hill United Premiers – 2
 (J. DRIVER 8’, J. MASON 21’)
 Heavy Equipment Gisborne United 1st's – 4
 (J. ADAMS 13’, M. MARFELL 33’, C. HALL 46’, R. ANDERSON 65’)

Electrinet Gisborne Thistle – 2
 (J. SOMERTON 34’, C. THOMSON 90’+3’)
 Liquid Gold Maycenvale Utd AFC – 4
 (L. SHACKLETON 59’, 84’, D. LUCAS 65’, D. SIMO 90’+5’)

ITM Napier Marist Premiers – 3
 (H. AL-JAMMALI 11’, 37’, J. HOGG 79’)
 Shanis Taradale AFC Premiership – 3
 (M. FYSH 16’, L. FOSTER 25’ [OG], E. BERGE 51’)

Hawkes Bay Championship

ECR Western Rangers Reserves secured a comprehensive 8–2 victory over Liquid Gold Maycenvale Strollers in a match that largely favored the home side.

Rangers took an early lead with Ryley Langley scoring twice in the opening 11 minutes, supported by goals from Judah Little and Jack Stratton. Brayden Stok and Giovanni Mullins added to the tally before halftime, putting Rangers firmly in control.

Maycenvale responded with goals from Jono Marshall just before the break and Jade Manunui-Turfrey early in the second half, but Rangers quickly regained momentum. Langley completed his hat-trick and the team maintained a strong attacking presence throughout.

Results:

ECR Western Rangers Reserves – 8
 (R. LANGLEY 1’, 11’, 54’, J. LITTLE 6’, J. STRATTON 21’, B. STOK 30’, 40’, G. MULLINS 35’)
 Liquid Gold Maycenvale Strollers – 2
 (J. MARSHALL 45’, J. MANUNUI-TURFREY 49’)
 

Thirsty Whale NCR Champs – 2
 (S. BAUERFEIND 30’, R. TURNER 82’)
 Taradale AFC Reserves – 1
 (N. CORREA 46’)
 

HNW Cole Murray Reserves – 4
 Palm City Motor Inn Port Hill United Championship – 0

Next weeks Match of the round:

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

Hawke's Bay Div 2

Taradale AFC Vikings secured a 2–1 away win over Burger Fuel Port Hill United Division 2 in a match decided by early goals.

Dave Tyman gave Taradale a strong start with two goals inside the first 22 minutes, putting them in control of the game. Port Hill responded in the second half through Luke Kenworthy’s goal in the 73rd minute, but were unable to find an equaliser.

Taradale managed to hold on despite pressure from the home side, earning a valuable win on the road.

Results:

Burger Fuel Port Hill Utd Div2 – 1
 (L. KENWORTHY 73’)
 Taradale AFC Vikings – 2
 (D. TYMAN 15’, 22’)

HNW Razos Engineering Latin Roots – 2
 (C. GANDINI ANDREUCETTI 32’, F. KANASZYK 60’)
 Westshore Beach Inn Eskview United – 3
 (B. OBRIEN 6’, J. BUSSER 21’, J. UNDERHILL 90’)
 

Hastings Hibernian Sports Club 1st Team – 1
 East Coast Tiling Western Rangers Division 2 – 3
 

HNW Arataki Honeybees – 3
 Shed2 Marist – 1
 (L. BROOKS 72’)
 

Port Hill United Scindians – 6
 (J. WIGGINS 20’, A. DALY 40’, T. ZOHRAB 55’, 70’, C. MAHONEY 57’, I. AITKEN 87’)
 HNW ICIB – 2

Next week's match of the round:

Westshore Beach Inn Eskview United vs Taradale AFC Vikings

Hawkes Bay Div 3

HNW Dominator secured a 3–1 win over Taradale AFC Kingz in a match where they held control for most of the game.

Dan Crossland opened the scoring in the 24th minute, giving Dominator an early lead. Wade Twynham

Taradale responded with a goal from Bryce Fulton in the 60th minute but were unable to close the gap further. HNW Dominator maintained their lead to secure the win.

Results:

HNW Dominator – 3
 (D. CROSSLAND 24’, W. TWYNHAM 34’, 46’)
 Taradale AFC Kingz – 1
 (B. FULTON 60’)

Burger Fuel Port Hill Utd Div3 – 1
 (A. HOKAI 61’)
 Westshore Beach Inn Eskview Reds – 1
 (S. HARPER 75’)

Croplands Spray Shop Western Rangers Division 3 – 1
 Union Hotel Napier South – 3

Paddy’s Bar Napier City Rovers Div 3 – 1
 (E. LEE 82’)
 Liquid Gold Maycenvale Vikings – 1
 (C. MEEK 49’ OG)

Hastings Hibernian Div 3 – 2
 Western Rangers Division 3 – 2

Ecosmart Electrical Maycenvale Utd AFC – 1
 313 Construction Marist – 1

Hawkes Bay Masters

Paddy’s Bar NCR Masters secured a 3–1 victory over HNW Alessandro’s Masters in a competitive match.

Bill Robertson opened the scoring for Paddy’s Bar in the 27th minute, with HNW Alessandro’s responding quickly through Brenden Watts just a minute later. The home side regained the lead before halftime through Andy Pickering, who added a second goal late in the game to seal the win.

Results:

Paddy’s Bar NCR Masters – 3
 (B. ROBERTSON 27’, A. PICKERING 43’, 81’)
 HNW Alessandro’s Masters – 1
 (B. WATTS 28’)
 

Port Hill Masters – 1
 Obrien’s Plumbing HNW Mercenaries – 4
 

Westshore Beach Inn Eskview Masters – 2
 Switch Coffee Roasters Taradale AFC Masters – 3

Next weeks Match of the round:

Westshore Beach Inn Eskview Masters vs The Flax Western Rangers Masters

Hawkes Bay Women's Championship

Mark Boys Builders Eskview Blues produced a strong all-round performance to claim a 6–0 win over Turfrey Taradale AFC.

An early own goal gave Eskview the lead in the 7th minute, before Charlie Hancock added two quick goals before halftime to extend the advantage. In the second half, Eskview maintained control, with Elsa Hollebone scoring twice and Sharne Boys adding another to round out the result.

Results:
Turfrey Taradale AFC – 0
 Mark Boys Builders Eskview Blues – 6
 (N. STEVENS 7’ [OG], C. HANCOCK 41’, 45’, E. HOLLEBONE 65’, 81’, S. BOYS 74’)

Goodmans Port Hill Women’s Prems – 1
 (R. HOGARTH 55’)
 HNW Divas – 0

Next weeks Match of the round:

HNW Divas vs Thirsty Whale NCR Div 1

Hawkes Bay Women's Div 2

Western Rangers Women’s Reserves and HNW Loading Ramp played out a 1–1 draw in a closely contested match.

Riley Dobbs gave Western Rangers an early lead in the 12th minute, and the home side held that advantage for much of the game. HNW Loading Ramp continued to push and were eventually rewarded when Allanah Scott found the equaliser in the 82nd minute. Both sides fought hard but neither could break the deadlock.

Congratulations HNW development  2025 Womens Division 2 winners!

Results:

Western Rangers Women’s Reserves – 1
 (R. DOBBS 12’)
 HNW Loading Ramp – 1
 (A. SCOTT 82’)

Westshore Beach Inn Eskview Whites – 0
 Hastings Hibernian Paper Mulberry Women – 2
 (M. RANSOM 52’, K. RANGI 90’)

Gilmour Foundation Western Rangers Women’s Division 2 – 1
 HNW Development – 2

Hastings Hibernian Morgan Financial Solutions Women – 0
 Happy Days Childcare Taradale AFC – 3

Thirsty Whale NCR Women’s Div 2 – 0
 Eskview Storm – 1
 (R. MOORHEAD 65’)

Article added: Tuesday 05 August 2025