Chatham Cup 2025

Kenzie Dillon got PN Marist off to the perfect start when he put them into the lead in the 4^th minute of their  Chatham Cup game against Whanganui Athletic. Whanganui Athletics chances took a big blow when Ilias El Maakoul was given his marching orders in the 38^th minute after picking up a second yellow card. The second half was just as tight as the first however  PN Marist doubled their lead through Dominic Richmond in the 67^th minute. Tensions boiled over late in the second half with both teams being reduced to 9 men after Austyn Beales and Richmond were shown red for PN Marist and Whanganui Athletics Ryan Noon was the recipient of a second yellow as well. PN Marist take the game 2 nil and move on to the next round.

Round Results

Watson Integrity PN Marist FC – 2 (Kenzie Dillon 4’, Dominic Richmond 67’)
Whanganui Athletic – 0

Palmerston North United – 10 (Jericho Tiakiwai-Baker 2’, 53’, Benjamin Mori 3’, 17’, 34’, 36’, 40’, 55’, Patrick Smither 60’, Olly Ceci 81’)
Jarks Cityside Western Rangers Premiers – 1 (Kody Shaw 63’)

Bye – Napier City Rovers

Kate Sheppard Cup 2025

It was a close encounter when Manawatu Knitting Mills PN Marist hosted Shadow Solutions Taradale AFC in the Kate Sheppard cup. Neither team could be separated at the end of full time with the scores locked at 0 – 0. However it was a 7minute period that blew the game wide open with 2 goals to Isabella Yarwood in the 95^th and 102^nd minutes and a goal to Melissa McKenna in the 98^th minute to see them advance to the next round of the Kate Sheppard cup.

Round Results

Manawatu Knitting Mills PN Marist FC – 3 (Isabella Yarwood 95’, 102’, Melissa McKenna 98’)
Shadow Solutions Taradale AFC – 0

Yorb Western Premiership

In this week's game of the round, we had TSH Moturoa AFC hosting Peggy Gordon’s NP Rangers AFC. Both teams would have been eager to get three points to start pushing their way up the table. These Taranaki derbies are historically tight affairs, and the first half was no different. With chances limited for both sides the score would be nil all at halftime. Moturoa came out in the second determined to take the game to Rangers. They would be rewarded with three quick goals. The first was in the 48^th minute thanks to Ethan Webber before a double to Tyler Webber in the 54^th and 58^th minute would give Moturoa a 3-0 win. Rangers would hit back straight away after the third thanks to a goal from Asher Hales. Despite the efforts from both sides there would be no more goals as Moturoa would hang on for a well fought 3-1 win.

Wanganui City FC Elite Engineering 1sts 2 (Charlie Meredith 13’, Emerson Smith 55’ (OG))

Chillmax Takaro AFC Jokers 3 (Blair Lankshear 25’, 63’, 78’)

NP Physiotherapy FC Western 1 (Flynn Whitaker 71’)

Harcourts Feilding Utd AFC Men’s 1sts 0

NPBHS 1^st XI 0

Signature Homes Palmerston North United 4 (Keelan Marson-Wood 4’, 44’, Patricio Lizarraga Castillo 59’, 86’)

Charity Cup

The Charity Cup game of the round was played between Chillmax Takaro AFC Titans and Isles Construction PN Marist Inter. Local derbies in the cup are always tough to call. The first half was a tight affair with only a single goal in the 43^rd minute. This was scored by Aaron Toki of Takaro to give them a narrow 1-0 lead at halftime. The second half was very much a tail of two “halves”. The first part of the second half continued to be tight with neither team taking full control. However, the last 20 minutes were anything but close as Takaro took advantage and ran away with the game. Phillip King started the scoring in the 75^th minute before 4 more goals to Brogan Hennessy (82^nd minute), Tj Matenga (84^th minute, 86^th minute) and Ramazan Ali (87^th minute) gave Takaro a convincing 6-0 win. A Takaro, Athletic final awaits. That should be a cracking cup final.

GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic Reserves 6 (Ryan Donaldson 11’, Thomas Pearce 18’, 59’, Zhan Bell 29’, 35’, Cristian Petersen 56’)

G.J. Gardner Homes Feilding Utd AFC Men’s Reserves 1 (Dylan Arnold 68’)

Pelosi Trophy

In the Pelosi Trophy game of the round, we had JG Residential North End Old Boys taking on Subway Massey University FC Good Guys. This is always a hotly contested, feisty affair between two very good sides. The first half was very tight with few chances going either way. It would Connor Bryce who would open the scoring for Massey in the 20^th minute thanks to a header from a free kick. Both teams had chances to add to that, but it ended 1-0 to Massey, with the game evenly in the balance. The second half continued very much like the first, with chances going both ways. However, as the half wore on the fitness and age of Massey came through as they would score 3 late to take the game 4-0. The first of those came from Liam Wells in the 79 minutes. Massey would add two quickly thanks to Cole Freeman and an own goal in the 83^rd and 86^th minutes.  

Freedom Plus PN Marist Bulldogs 0

RSM Wrinkles 2 (Benjamin Pitcher 38’,Yay Pay Tha 85’)

Bill Dyer Trophy

In the Bill Dyer Trophy game of the round, we had the battle between the two Takaro sides, The Mad Butcher Takaro AFC Fury and Takaro AFC Bua United. Clubhouse games are always close, and this one was no different. The result would in a 3-1 win for Fury. Fury’s goals would come from Luke Chapman in the 17^th and 64^th minute. The third goal came from Paul Dalzell in the 27^th minute. Takaro Bua would get their goal in the 18^th minute thanks to Sharang Sharma. A very well contested game with Fury taking the clubroom bragging rights.

PN Marist Park Rangers 1 (Goal Scorer Unknown)

CAC PN Marist Greenies 2 (Goal Scorers Unknown)

North End Vets 4 (Jonathan Bopenda 18’, James Bell 39’, Yann Mountou 70’, 78’)

DSC Vikings 1 (Kudakwashe Ngwerume 73’ (OG))

Groombridge Electrical Feilding Utd C Team 2 (Jayden White 18’, Adam Zentveld 44’)

Levin AFC Sports 3 (Brynmor Davies 50’, Brendan Howell 58’, Zade Codlin 62’)

Nielsen Cup

The Nielsen Cup game of the round was between Takaro Awatapu United and RSM Legends. Both sides were looking are going on a cup run and take form into the league. Both sides have had similar starts in the league this season. This showed throughout the game with limited chances and neither team taking full control. In a game of chess, the game would end nil all after 90 minutes. Straight to penalties we would go. After 13 kicks, blood, sweat and tears Takaro were able to take the game 7-6 on penalties.

Levin AFC Social 4 (Goal Scorers Unknown)

Watson Integrity PN Marist Celts 4 (Harrison Hook 5’, Ronin Coppins 76’, Kurtis Edwards 80’, 4^th goal scorer unknown)

Levin AFC win 4-2 on PENS

Post Office Hotel Pahiatua FC 2 (James Taylor 24’, Liam Williamson 75’)

McDonalds Feilding Utd Development 5 (Reid O’Brien 4’, Dan O’Brien 10’, 87’, Joshua Wright 21’, 89’)

Manawatu Division 5 Knockout Cup

In the Manawatu Division 5 Knockout Cup game of the round was between Smart Phone Repairs PN Marist Royals hosting Woodville AFC 1sts. This was another fantastic tie that went the full distance. Marist took an early 3-0 lead and looked to be running away with the game. Goals to Jack Gallagher (2’), Cristiano Yarwood (13’) and Chet Greatorex (18’) got Marist off to the perfect start. However, Woodville would not give up and maanged to even the score after 70 minutes. Goals from Caleb Teulon (22’, 40’) and Ford Parker (70’) would take the game to extra time. Penalties can go anyway, and Marist were on the correct side of this taking the victory 3-2 on PENS.

Jennian Homes Feilding United Men’s Social 3 (Warren Bignoux 18’, 55’, Jaden Good 44’)

Takaro AFC Bench Warmers 2 (Bradley Gillard 70’, Will Robinson 87’)

Manawatu Masters Knockout Cup

In the Manawatu Masters Knockout Cup game of the round, we had Advanced Accounting Takaro AFC Rebels hosting RSM A’s. Two of the stronger sides in master's so this was expected to be an exciting tie. In a high scoring affair, it would be RSM A’s who would take the game 5-2. Goals were shared between Dalin Wilson (17’), Dave Boyack (34’), Guy Mordaunt (50’), Kevin Whitta (77’) and Matthew McCallum (86’). Takaro’s goals came from Gavin Eades (65’) and Josh Draper (88’). A cracking game played in good spirits and high quality.

Wanganui Marist Wanderers 6 (Steven Burney 6’, 20’, 45’, 54’, 74’, Chee Khai Lim 53’)

O’Briens Plumbing & Bathroomware Feilding United Masters 1 (Blair Funnell 67’)

PN Marist Banshees 7 (Brent Jaslarz 2’, Simon Lees 4’, Roger Oliveira 8’, 70’, Steve Steers 12’ (OG), 50’ (OG), Richard Lawton 30’)

RSM Old Boys 1 (Goal scorer unknown)

MKM PN Marist Shamrock Rovers 2 (Goalscoers Unknown)

Levin AFC Masters 4 (Brent Tucker 20’, IIia Nechaev 35’, 70’, 80’)

Tingey Cup

In the Tingey Cup game of the Round we had GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic Women hosting Chapple Architecture PN Marist Mayhem. Two teams who had fantastic starts in the league and both eager to add silverware to their cabinets. The game could have gone anyway but Athletic were able to upset the trophy holders 3-2 in a classic cup tie. Vanya Apiata Hodgkinson (21’) and Lana O’Connor (22’,79’) were able to continue their hot scoring form. Torijan Lyne-Lewis led from the front for Marist with two goals in the 26^th and 46^th minutes. Athletic will be looking to go all the way while Mayhem will look to get revenge in the league.  

Massey University FC Women’s Reserves 2 (Vanessa Taylor 38’, Dana Herbison 73’)

Rosco’s Bulk Yard Feilding Utd AFC Women’s 1sts 1 (Holly Bright 20’)

Wallace Roofing Takaro AFC X-Force 7 (Mikaela Bradley 38’, 52’, 89’, Kowhai Eynon-Hudson 43’, 84’, Waimereni Hudson 45+2’, 86’)

Levin AFC Women’s Prems 0

Tingey Plate

In the Tingey Plate game of the round we had Dannevirke Sports Club Valkyrie hosting Transport Maintenance Feilding Women’s Social. This game was a 10-goal thriller and was very much a game for the neutrals. Feilding took a 4-2 lead at halftime thanks to goals from Elizabeth Laws (2’), Pirihera Henderson (13’, 44’) and Tyla Henman (21’). Feilding would keep themself in the game with two of their own thanks to Ally Madgwick (11’) and an own goal in the 29^th minute. They would come out firing in the second half with two quick goals from Eden Surville, 47^th and 49^th minute, to tie the game up 4-4. Dannevirke would fight back to restore their two-goal lead in quick succession with Pirihera completing her Hatrick and Sophie Ash joining in on the act. Despite numerous chances at both ends the score would be 6-4 to Dannevirke.

MKM PN Marist Mysteries 2 (Ashlee Short 55’, Phillipa Hay 89’)

Levin AFC Women's Reserves 1 (Lisa Tucker 14’)

Freedom Plus PN Marist Evergreenz 0

One Staff Takaro AFC Turtles 1 (Tessa Key 11’)

Waireka Trust Woodville AFC Women 1 (Emma Haughey 77’)

Daikin Takaro AFC Harlequins 5 (Kristen Freda 15’, Sarah Kurton 51’, 57’, Caito Bartosh 71’, Madison Prescott 80’)

Article added: Tuesday 13 May 2025