MEN’S FEDERATION LEAGUE – ROUND 15:

Shani’s Taradale AFC hosted cross town rivals Thirsty Whale Napier City Rovers at Taradale Park.  James Mack III got City Rovers off to the best possible start scoring in the opening minute. Liam Percy-Fysh then gave the hosts the ascendancy as he netted twice to see them take the lead in just the 18^th minute of the match. Ethan Spencer then netted for city rovers as the sides headed into the break all locked up at 2-2. Spencer then netted again in the 50^th minute to give City Rover the lead once more. The lead would last for 9 minutes before Zac Madsen found the back of the net for Taradale as the match was all locked up once again. Both sides were determined to find the all-important winning goal however it was not forthcoming, and the match ended in a 3-3 draw. 

WOMEN’S FEDERATION LEAGUE – ROUND 11&12:

Excel Refrigeration Moturoa AFC took on ATLAS New Plymouth Rangers at Yarrow Stadium. In what was a close match it was Moturoa who eventually claimed a 1-0 win thanks to a 55^th minute Own Goal.

Excel Refrigeration Moturoa AFC and Havelock North Wanderers met at Arena Manawatu for their match. Moturoa raced out to a 4-0 lead at the half time break thanks to goals from Madeleine Hill (2), Fernanda Toscani and Chantal Williams. Havelock pulled a goal back through Maddison Hughes before Moturoa scored another four late goals through Fernanda Toscani (3), and Chantal Williams as they secured an 8-1 win.

At Memorial Park in Palmerston North, it was Kitchens by Healey Palmerston North United who continued their good recent form as they came out on top 2-0 against cross town rivals OneStaff Marist Reserves thanks to goals from Lilly Galloway and Kirstie Baker.

YORB HORIZONS PREMIERSHIP:

Youm Marist Reserves were comfortable 5-0 winners over Wanganui City at Skoglund Park. Goal Scorers were Mateo Goody (3), Lachlan Robinson, and Alex Harold.

Game of the round (16):

Advance Electrical Palmerston North United host GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic Reserves. This is a top of the table clash that is sure to be an exciting match.

HORIZONS CHAMPIONSHIP:

Palmerston North United Development welcomed Levin Reserves to Massey University. Ethan Riley gave PNU the lead in the 38^th minute as they headed into the break with a 1-0 lead. Levin came out after half time and scored quick goals through Juan Orocu and Oliver James to give them the lead. It looked like the visitors were going to claim victory until a 90^th goal from Josh Dagnall levelled the scores and the sides had to settle for a 2-2 draw.

lsles Construction Marist Inter took on Chillmax Takaro Titans at Skoglund Park. Goals Either side of half time through Tj Matenga and Diego Fragelli proving to be the difference as Inter claimed a deserved 2-0 win.

Linton FC and Team Campbell - Harcourts Feilding Utd Reserves went to battle at Celaeno Park. Feilding took the lead in the 15^th minute through Sulaiman Kigozi. Linton equalised thanks to a Jack O’Grady goal in the 48^th minute. It was eventually David Spencer with the match winner in the 87^th minute as Linton went on to claim a hard fought 2-1 win on the day.

Game of the round (16):

At Donnelly Park Levin Reserves welcomed lsles Construction Marist Inter. Every time these sides meet it is a close match and this one is sure to be no different.

MANAWATU DIVISION 1:

Massey University Good Guys handed North End Old Boys their first loss of the season as they beat the league winners 5-3 at the University.  Goal Scorers for Massey were Michael Hilson (3), Sam Christophers and Connor Bryce. North Ends goals coming through Cam Dearlove, James Kelly, and Jordan Te Kooro.

At Skoglund Park Freedom Plus Marist Bulldogs welcomed Levin AFC Colts. Levin took a 1-0 lead into the half time break thanks to a 7^th minute Christian Harvey strike. The second half would however belong to the home side as the Bulldogs netted 4 unanswered goals through Ben Vickers (2), Craig Porter, and Adrian Smith as they secured a come from behind 4-1 win.

Smartphone Repairs Marist Celts took on Takaro Jhapa United. It was the Jhapa team who came out on top this time as they secured a 4-2 victory to gain revenge for last weeks loss to the Celts. Scorers for Jhapa were Damon Witten, Monkey D Asyraf, Netra Ghimire, and Dipendra.  Bailey Wynd with a brace for the celts.

Game of the round (16):

Massey University Good Guys take on the Chillmax Takaro Rebels. Last time the sides met it was a thrilling 2-2 draw.  Who will come out on top this time?

MANAWATU DIVISION 2:

In the Marist Derby at the at the Arena it was the Park Rangers who came out on top 3-1 against the CAC Greenies. Greenies took the lead in the 12^th minute through an Own Goal by Park Rangers. Richard Penney, Zubair Ali, and Ta Eh Hser then scored for the Park Rangers to secure the bragging rights.

Red Sox Saints were 3-0 winners over McDonalds Feilding Development thanks to goals from Griffin Auer, Sendiron Enumbi, and Samuel Turner.

Dannevirke Rangers hosted North End Vets. It was the visitors who came out on top here as they secured a hard fought 2-1 win on the road. Jonathan Bopenda with a brace for North End. Dannevirke’s scorer unknown.

Red Sox A’s Continued their good run of recent form with a deserved 8-0 victory over the Massey Rigs. Goal Scorers for Red Sox were Hayden Dam (2), Daniel Harris (2), Dalin Wilson (2), Ian Robinson, and an Own Goal.

At Donnelly Park the Levin Sports were up against The Mad Butcher Takaro Fury. The Visitors came out on top here with a 2-1 victory on the road. Goal Scorers for Takaro were Justin Turner, and Josh Draper. Whilst Levin’s scorer is unknown.

Game of the round (16):

Red Sox A’s take on The Mad Butcher Takaro Fury in what is sure to be a cracking match between 3^rd and 5^th on the table.

MANAWATU DIVISION 3:

Woodville AFC 1sts welcomed JRM Automotive Marist Royals to the Rec Grounds.  It was the visiting side who came out on top 3-0 here as they hold on to their spot at the top of the table. Goal scorers unknown.

Groombridge Electrical Feilding C Team kept their feet firmly in the title race with a 3-0 victory over the Manawatu Plunderers thanks to a brace of gaols from Luke Groombridge and a goal from Gamied Fredericks.

Post Office Hotel Pahiatua also kept their title hopes alive as they comfortably accounted for the Drillco North End Socials 9-0. Goal Scorers were Liam Williamson (3), Niklas Schoreit (2), Jacco Verheji, Mike Napier, Bjorn Greaves, and Oliver Young.

Takaro Bua United were 1-0 winners over Red Sox Hustlers thanks to a 5^th minute goal from Ashwin Kumar.

Levin Social hosted Chillmax Takaro Glory at Donnelly Park where goals from William Chaffe, Jamie King, Ayrton Smith, and Xavier Matthews gave the Takaro side a 4-0 win on the road.

Game of the round (16):

JRM Automotive Marist Royals take on Takaro Bua United 1 v 4 this is sure to be a great match.

MANAWATU MASTERS DIVISION:

At Donnelly Park the Levin Vets hosted Red Sox Legends in an intense encounter where neither side were able to find the back of the net and the match finished in a 0-0 draw.

At Wembley Park the Wanganui Marist Wanderers were 3-1 winners over the visiting MKM Marist Shamrock Rovers.  Goal Scorers for Wanganui were Andrew Gilberd (2), and Murray Loveridge. Shamrock Rovers scorer unknown.

In a thrilling match at Celaeno Park the Red Sox Old Boys raced out to a 4-0 lead thanks to goals from Adam Rose, Zachary Ansley-Brown, Lou Peck, and an Own Goal. However, the Resonant Marist Masters produced one of the comebacks of the season as they scored 5 unanswered goals of their own through Richard Morgan (2), Brandon Climo, Darryl Newsome, and Robert Shortall as they secured the come from behind 5-4 win in thrilling fashion.

Game of the round (16):

Red Sox Legends welcome Jennian Homes Feilding United to Skoglund Park. This is a battle between 1^st and 3^rd and Feilding can secure the tittle with a win in this match.

TEAM ROBINSON MANAWATU WOMEN’S PREMIERSHIP

Chillmax Takaro X-Force were up against Rosco's Bulk Yard Feilding Utd AFC. It was the home side who were 5-1 winners in this match thanks to goals from Shenisia Gounden (2), Kara Perigo, Alana Holroyd, and Kowhai Eynon-Hudson. Feilding’s scorer was Pamela Clough.

In the Marist Clubhouse Derby, it was the young Development side who were 3-0 winners against the more experienced Mayhem. Goal Scorers Isabella Yarwood (2), and Lily Rodgers.

At Donnelly Park Lisa Fletcher scored twice to give Levin a 2-0 lead at the half time break. Leah Dixon pulled a goal back for the Massey Reserves in the 2^nd half to reduce the deficit, but Levin managed to hold on and claim a hard fought 2-1 win at home.

Game of the round (14):

Chillmax Takaro X-Force take on Chapple Architecture Marist Mayhem at Hokowhitu Park. 2^nd v 3^rd on the table and with both sides still bright title contenders this is sure to be an absolute cracking match.

TEAM ROBINSON MANAWATU WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP

Gree Marist Evergreenz were 5-0 winners against the visiting Dannevirke Valkyrie. Goal Scorers for the Evergreenz were Shellee Wood (2), Justine Saunders, Kelly Spencer, and Karene Whitley.

The Tranzit Marist Mysteries and the LJ Contracting Takaro Avengers could not be split as they played out a 1-1 draw. Goal Scorer for Marist was Charlotte Holdsworth. Goal Scorer for Takaro Was Taigen Gounden.

Massey Golden Girls welcomed the Takaro Harlequins to the University. It was the Harlequins who came out on top 2-0 thanks to goals from Sarah Kurton and Loren Allison.

Game of the round (14):

A top of the table clash between Gree Marist Evergreenz and LJ Contracting Takaro Avengers is sure to be a great match. The sides are all locked up on points and are only separated by goal difference. Who will come out on top in this one?

Article added: Friday 21 July 2023