Weekly Review 17-18 May 2025.

Men’s Central League 2

Game of next Round

Paul Awa’s 21^st minute strike saw Watson Integrity PN Marist FC draw first blood in the Palmerston North derby that strike looked to have seen PN Marist take all 3 points until Palmerston North United’s Benjamin Mori levelled the scores in the 86^th minutes to see the points shared.

Round Results

Watson Integrity PN Marist FC – 1 (Paul Awa 21’)
Palmerston North United – 1 (Benjamin Mori 86’)

Douglas Villa AFC Badcock Law Magpies – 2 (Ed De Lara-Bell 49’, Tremaine Rimene-Albrett 54’)
Tawa AFC – 3 (Sam Staunton 40’, 71’, Lachlan Hill 58’)

Seatoun AFC – 3 (John Bobs Daly 12’, Finn Pressnell 45’, Jack Parry 46’)
Langley Twigg Taradale AFC – 3 (Liam Percy-Fysh 25’, Zac Madsen (PEN) 66’, 88’)
 

Lower Hutt City AFC – 5 (Andrew Fitzpatrick-Cockram 44’, Ignacio Junca  45’, 70’, Tyler Hudig 78’, Reegan Kowalczyk 84’)
Te Kotahitanga FC Men’s Firsts – 1 (Liam Barry 54’)

Suchy & Co Realty Ltd FC Western – PP
Stop Out Sports Club – PP

Game of next Round

24.5.25 1500 Taradale #1                 Langley Twigg Taradale AFC vs Watson Integrity PN Marist FC

This week Watson Integrity PN Marist FC are on the road to take on Langley Twigg Taradale AFC in what looks set to be an intense and fiery battle as both teams will be after 3 points to jump themselves up the ladder.

Women’s Central League

It was a close first half when Shadow Solutions Taradale AFC hosted Victoria Unversity Women’s. It took until the 43^rd minute before Samantha Waru put Taradale on the board and gave the home team a slight lead at the break. The second half saw Waru double the Taradale lead in the 52^nd minute. From there the goals kept flowing for Taradale with Caitlyn Turner scored in the 63^rd minute the six minutes later Megan Thomas added to the lead before bagging a second in the 82^nd minute. Cara O’Neill added a 6^th goal not long before time to give Taradale a big confidence boost going forward.

Round Results

Shadow Solutions Taradale AFC – 6 (Samantha Waru 43’, 52’, Caitlyn Turner 63’, Megan Thomas 69’, 82’, Cara O’Neill 86’)
Victoria University Women’s Firsts – 0
 

Wellington United Diamonds – 7 (Farina Anchico 9’, Olivia Catherwood 25’, Natalie Olson 2’, 28’, 49’, 54’, 87’)
Manawatu Knitting Mills PN Marist FC – 0
 

Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United – 0
Powerex Petone 1^st Team – 6 (Pepi Olliver-Bell 25’, 33’, 38’, Jessica Owens Blackmore 59’, 85’, Jazz Shailer 90’)
 

Alexia Stoddart Miramar Rangers AFC – 1 (Paige O’Connor 87’)
Waterside Karori Middleware – 7 (Nicola Ross 5’, 15’, 23’, 30’, 35’, Renee Bacon 34’, Stella Pratt (OG) 46’)
 

Game of Round 5

25/5/2025 1300 Memorial Park #1         Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United vs Manawatu Knitting Mills PN Marist FC

This week sees the Palmerston North Derby when Kitchens by Healey Palmerston North United take on Manawatu Knitting Mills PN Marist. Both teams will be desperate to record 3 points in what us set to be a close and intense game.

Taranaki Championship 2025

League leaders Hawera Kitchen Ltd Hawera FC struck with in the first 15 minutes through Jake Hitchcock to get them out of the blocks fast. Western Autos Moturoa AFC were left to rue missed chances starting with Hawera Keeper Josh Hobson saving a penalty midway through the first half to preserve the lead for the home team. The second half saw the Hawera control the game and dictate the pace of the game. They then doubled their lead when Jimmy Xavier capitalised from the penalty spot. The game was then put out of reach when Daniel White reacted first to put a loose ball into the back of the net.

Round 2 results

Hawera Kitchen Ltd Hawera FC – 3 (Jake Hitchcock 12’, Jimmy Xavier (PEN) 50’, Daniel White 62’)
Western Autos Moturoa AFC – 0

JLE Inglewood AFC – 0
NPBHS 2^nd XI – 0

Cunningham Construction Kaitake FC – 2 (Paul Cooper 1’, D’Angelo Squatriti 68’)
BTW NP Rangers AFC Oddbodz – 2 (John Hight 80’, Joshua Barrett 90’+3’)

Game of Next Round

24/05/25 14:45 Peringa Park #1 NZ Forestry Peringa United vs Cunningham Construction Kaitake FC

The start of round 2 see NZ Forestry Peringa taking on Cunningham Consturction Kaitake FC in a game that sees 2 teams battling at the top end of the table to continue to stake their claim on the championship credentials.

Taranaki Div 2

It was a tense and even encounter when NP Rangers Old Boys took on Novotel Woodleigh FC at Merrilands Domain. It looked set to be scoreless at the break until Faris Burwell found the back of the net just before the half time to give the visitor the lead going into the break. Woodleigh then added a second goal early in the second half through Jaedyn Davis. Sam Jiggins pull a goal back in the 52^nd minute but NP Rangers Old Boys were unable to find the equaliser with Woodleigh managing to take the game 2-1

Round results

NP Rangers AFC Old Boys – 1 (Sam Jiggins 53’)
Novotel Woodleigh FC – 2 (Faris Burwell 45’, Jaedyn Davis 47’)
 

Red Jacket Peringa Ballers – 1 (Tommy Huynh 45’)
Millwards Roofing FC Western – 5 (Tallen Cottam 18’, 88’, Jaden Hareb 35’, Luke Stancliffe-White  77’, 80’)
 

Charrua Kaponga SC – 4 (Scorers Unknown)
NP Rangers AFC Young Boys – 1 (Scorer Unknown)

Game of Next Round

24.05.2025 Manukorihi Park #1             KP Joinery Waitara SC vs Charrua Kaponga SC

This week sees a battle of two league contenders when KP Joinery Waitara SC take on Charrua Kaponga SC. This game is set to be a close and fiery affair as both teams are looking to keep pace with league leaders FC Western.

Taranaki Division 3

Pipeline Peringa United were ahead inside 10 minutes through Kris Butterworth when they took on Michielsens Transport Waitara SC Div3. Peringa doubled their lead heading into the break when Nitin Khare found the back of the net. Khare Doubled his tally for the day and Peringa’s 3^rd goal just after half time. The game was put out of reach when Anthony Kilpatrick turned one back into his own net and Butterworth also grabbed a second for the day when he made the score 5 nil.

Round results

Michielsens Transport Waitara SC Div3 – 0
Pipeline Peringa United – 5 (Kris Butterworth 7’, 89’, Nitin Khare 40’, 48’, Anthony Kilpatrick (OG) 70’)

McDonald Real Estste Stratford AFC – 9 (Seth Tate 12’, 28’, 54’, 56’, 83’, Dale Harris 20’, Brody Savage 48’, 71’, Ayshnal Reddy 88’)
Orchard Contracting Ltd Hawera FC – 0
 

Smith & Sons Eltham AFC – 1 (Scorer Unknown)
Vepo Plumbing FC Western – 2 (Billy Steer 20’, Jack Conway 40’)

Inglewood AFC – 4 (Sam Bates 19’, Tyrell Broadmore-Ashby 27’, 60’, Cody Huta 83’’)
TSH Moturoa AFC – 0

Rob Mason Electrical Group Woodleigh FC – 1 (Scorer Unknown)
Wonder Minerals Kaponga SC – 4 (Scorers Unknown)

NP Rangers AFC – 3 (Tom Carroll 14’, Cooper Ritai 36’, 38’)
Peringa United Social – 1 (Daniel Clark 74’)
 

Game of Next Round

24.05.2025 14.45 Victoria Park #1                      Wonder Minerals Kaponga SC vs NP Rangers AFC D3

Next round sees 5^th place NP Rangers AFC D3 travel to Victoria Park to take on 6^th place Wonder Minerals Kaponga SC. Both teams will be looking to bag 3 points to sat in touch will with teams above them and potentially move themselves up the ladder.

Taranaki Masters

A second minute strike to Mike Maxim got Webber Building Kaitake FC HBs on the front foot early in their game against the Woodleigh Masters. Maxim added a second late in the first half to give Kaitake a 2 goal lead at the half time break. Matthew Thomas then got himself on the scoresheet in the 60^th minute before Maxim grabbed his 3^rd on the day in the 62^nd minute. Eddie Sera then made it 5 when he scored in the 82^nd minute.

Round results

Webber Building Kaitake FC HBs – 5 (Mike Maxim 2’ 34’, 62’, Matthew Thomas 60’, Eddie Sera 82’)
Woodleigh Masters – 0

Inglewood AFC – 2 (Scorer Unknown, Own Goal 80’)
Peringa United AFC Masters – 2 (Mohammad Mansouri 15’, 55’)

Shining Peak NP Rangers Masters – 3 (Dean Cumberledge 32’, 52’, Matt Goodey 90’)
Withers Coachlines Moturoa AFC Masters – 0

Game of Next Round

24.05.2025 1445 Merrilands Domain #1             Shining Peak NP Rangers Masters vs Peringa United Masters

This week unbeaten league leaders Shining Peak NP Rangers Masters will be looking to maintain their hot start to the year when they take on Peringa United Masters at Merrilands Domain.
 

Taranaki Women’s Championship 2025

It was a scoreless first half when Waitara SC Womens played Peringa United Ladies in wet conditions at Manukorihi Park. Amy Scarle open the scoring in the 55^th minute. The game continued at 1 nil right up until the 80^th minute until Amy Reumers doubled the lead. The next 10 minutes saw a flurry of goals to Piper Wedgwood and a second Amy Reumers and Amy Scarle to see Waitara win 5 nil.

Round results

Waitara SC Womens – 5 (Amy Scarle 55’, 90’ Amy Reumers 80’, 86’, Piper Wedgwood 88’)
Peringa United Ladies – 0

Inglewood AFC Women – 0
HEL Rimu NP Rangers Reserves – 0

Kaitake FC Women – 0
Withers Coachlines Moturoa AFC Women – 7 (Emily Cunningham 35’, 41’, 57’, Kate Phipps 45’+1’, Poppy Entwisle 71’, 79’, Talia Hinz 88’)

Central Taranaki Electrical Eltham AFC Women – 8 (Scores Unknown)
Worley Woodleigh FC Women – 1 (Scorer Unknown)

Tungsten Legal Stratford AFC – 1 (Tayte Hancock 89’)
Hipp Accounting Ltd Hawera FC – 0
 

Game of Next Round

25.5.2025 10am Merrilands Domain #2  HEL Rimu NP Rangers Reserves vs Kaitake FC Womens

This week sees a midtable encounter when HEL Rimu NP Rangers Reserves take on Kaitake FC Womens at Merrilands Domain. A win for either team could see them jump up to as high as third place.

Article added: Tuesday 20 May 2025