Men’s Federation Cup

In the game of the round, we had Tremains Port Hill United Premiers taking on NP Physiotherapy FC Western in neutral Palmerston North. Port Hill United started strong with an early goal from Matt Betesta in the 11th minute and took a 1–0 lead into halftime. However, NP Physiotherapy FC Western came out firing after the break, scoring three goals in just 14 minutes. Jack Flood equalized in the 49th minute, followed quickly by Ben Hutchings in the 50th, and Jordi Fettis added a third in the 63rd. Betesta scored again in the 76th to give the hosts hope, but Hutchings sealed the win for NP FC Western with his second goal in the 79th minute. A dominant second-half performance gave NP FC Western a deserved 4–2 victory.

Thirsty Whale NCR Reserves 3* (Win by default)

Electrinet Gisborne Thistle 0

Chillmax Takaro AFC Jokers 3* (Win by default)

ITM Napier Marist Premiers 0

Peggy Gordon’s NP Rangers AFC 1 (Gwylym Hamilton 16’)

YOUM PN Marist Men’s Reserves 2 (Ryan Lister 1’, Sam Hickmott 90+5’)

Women’s Federation Cup

In the game of the round, we had GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic Women taking on Wallace Roofing Takaro AFC X-Force. Wallace Roofing Takaro AFC X-Force made a strong start to the match, opening the scoring in the 23rd minute through Kowhai Eynon-Hudson, giving the visitors an early advantage. Whanganui Athletic responded steadily and found their equalizer in the 38th minute through Stella Warner, ensuring the teams went into the break level at 1–1. After halftime, Whanganui Athletic came out with greater intensity and control. They took the lead in the 55th minute via Lana O’Connor, turning the momentum firmly in their favor. As the pressure mounted on the visiting side, Isla Jones added a third in the 66th minute, extending the cushion and putting Whanganui firmly in control. The home side continued to dictate play and rounded off the performance with a fourth goal in the 74th minute, this time through Kaitlin Ahonen, completing a dominant second-half display.

Hipp Accounting Ltd Hawera FC 0

Gisborne Laundry Service Wainui Riverina 8 (Hollie Elliot 15’, 25’, 32’,36’, 46’, 63’, Harriet Jefferies 25’, 28’)

Isles Construction PN Marist Women’s Reserves 8 (Brooke Argyle 23’, Paige Charlton 30’, Jessica 35’, 45+3’, 47’, Torjan-Lyne-Lewis 57’, 84’, Amelia Bowen 85’)

Withers Coachlines Moturoa AFC Women 1 (Emily Cunningham 27’)

NP Rangers AFC Women’s 1sts 10 (Gracey Edgcombe 7’, 26’, 37’, 41’, 53’, Tiaan Neatherway 45’, Ruby Stenning 55’, Abigail Williamson 62’, 89’, Bailee Egan-Gray 84’)

Massey University FC Women’s Reserves 0

YORB Western Premiership

In this week's game of the round, we had the catchup game between Levin AFC and GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic. In a much-anticipated top-of-the-table showdown, GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic came out on top with a thrilling 5–3 away win over Levin AFC in a high-tempo, end-to-end contest. Whanganui Athletic started strongly, asserting early dominance. Ilias El Maakoul opened the scoring in the 12th minute, and Zachary Farmer doubled the lead just six minutes later, putting pressure on the hosts. Levin responded through Oliver James in the 34th minute, trimming the deficit and ensuring the match stayed competitive heading into the break. Momentum shifted quickly after halftime. Dragiša Eraković restored the two-goal cushion for Whanganui in the 48th minute, only for Nathan Schischka to reply to Levin ten minutes later, making it 3–2 and keeping the contest finely balanced. However, Whanganui Athletic proved more clinical in key moments. Ryan Noon struck in the 76th minute to make it 4–2. James pulled one back with his second of the day in the 82nd, but El Maakoul completed his brace with a stoppage-time goal to seal the result.

Team Campbell- Harcourts Feilding Utd AFC Men’s 1sts 2 (Matthew Kitchen 25’, Tommi Hart 75’)

NPBHS 1^st XI 4 (Jakob Scmidt 28’, Hector Pulford 33’, Bruno Bisaga 63’, Zach Davey 89’)

Chillmax Takaro AFC Jokers 0

Levin AFC 1 (Cody Stewart 17’)

Wanganui City FC Elite Engineering 1sts 1 (Charlie Meredith 80’)

NP Physiotherapy FC Western 4 (Zeb Small 6’ (OG), Matthew Sanger 64’, 70’, Alman Kwan 86’)

Peggy Gordon’s NP Rangers AFC 2 (Devan Leggett 51’, Lewis Cumberledge 88’)

Signature Homes Palmerston North United 0

YOUM PN Marist Men’s Reserves 0

GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic 2 (Dallas Rongokea 45+1’(OG), Ryan Holden 63’)

Horizons Championship

In this week's game of the round, we had Linton AFC 1sts hosting GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic Reserves. GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic Reserves produced a dominant performance away from home, sweeping aside Linton FC with a convincing 5–1 victory. The visitors got off to a flying start, with Joseph Petersen finding the net in just the 2nd minute. Thomas Pearce quickly followed up in the 4th minute, giving Whanganui Reserves an early two-goal cushion and setting the tone for the match. After the break, Pearce added his second in the 54th minute to make it 3–0, further extending the lead. Zahn Bell then got on the scoresheet in the 61st minute, making it 4–0. Linton FC pulled one back in the 69th minute via an unfortunate own goal by Josh Hamling, but any hopes of a comeback were short-lived. Bell capped off a strong performance for the Reserves with his second goal in the 90th minute, sealing the result at 5–1.

Chillmax Takaro AFC Titans 3 (Satore Chambers 7’, 14’, Mitchell Higgison 47’)

G.J. Gardner Homes Feilding Utd AFC Men’s Reserves 1 (Riley Jenkins 57’)

Wanganui City Reserves 2 (Quadri Agbelekale 39’, Regan Mcrae 59’)

Levin AFC Reserves 1 (Ethan Hurley 28’(OG))

Isles Construction PN Marist Inter 3 (Charlie Lawton 35’, Charles Parker 40’, Darcy Wilson 49’)

Palmerston North United Development 0

Roly Taylor Championship

In this week's game of the round, we had the Whanganui Athletic Lions taking on Whanganui Athletic Weekenders.  A thrilling Whanganui Athletic derby ended in a 3–2 victory for the Lions, with Abdullah Shahin stealing the spotlight thanks to a superb hat-trick performance. The Weekenders struck first, with Ka Lok Lee opening the scoring in just the 3rd minute to give the away side an early edge. But the Lions roared back, and Abdullah Shahin flipped the game on its head with two quick goals in the 32nd and 35th minutes. The lead didn’t last long, as Aaron Hodson equalised in the 40th minute, sending both sides into halftime locked at 2–2 in an exciting and open contest. The decisive moment came in the 77th minute when Shahin struck again, completing his hat-trick and restoring the Lions’ lead. Despite a push from the Weekenders in the closing stages, the Lions held firm to secure all three points.

Wanganui City FC Hammers 0

Wanganui Marist Celtic 4 (Joshua Smith 23’, Jordan McDonald 53’, 84’, Darren Tannahill 62’)

Rivercity FC 2 (Cian Hemingway 10’, Chad Warner 25’)

Get Glazed Whanganui Athletic Red Rockets 2 (Goal Scorers Unknown)

Wanganui Marist FC Casuals 13 (Matthew Murphy 3’, 67’, 71’, Tukariri Dryden 12’, Gonzalo Valenzuela 30’, 34’, 39’, 51’, 75’, Ryan Barrass 31’, Tom Dixon 53’, 74’, Fraser Laird 81’)

Stn Utd Knix 1 (Tayne Perkins 67’)

Manawatu Master’s

In this week's game of the round, we have RSM A’s taking on O’Briens Plumbing & Bathroomware Feilding United Masters. In a dramatic and action-packed clash, RSM A's and Feilding United Masters shared the points in a thrilling 5–5 draw that saw the lead change hands multiple times and featured a flurry of late goals. Feilding struck early, with Matthew Ranger opening the scoring in the 9th minute and adding a second in the 25th to give the visitors a 2–0 lead. RSM A’s responded before the breakthrough Ian Robinson, who pulled one back in the 42nd minute to make it 2–1 at halftime.The second half delivered even more excitement. Guy Mordaunt leveled for RSM in the 63rd minute, but Blair Funnell quickly restored Feilding’s lead with a goal in the 67th. The momentum continued to shift rapidly, with Ian Robinson equalizing again in the 78th, only for Gamied Fredericks to immediately put Feilding back in front. Refusing to be beaten, RSM A's launched a late surge. Robinson completed his hat-trick in the 86th minute to make it 4–4, and Matthew McCallum appeared to have secured a comeback win with a strike in the 89th minute. But the drama wasn’t over—Mike Lewis found the net in stoppage time to make it 5–5, capping off one of the most entertaining matches of the season.

Advanced Accounting Takaro AFC Rebels 2 (Bruno Centeno 30’, Gavin Eades 69’)

PN Marist Banshees 1 (Michael Glass 72’)

Wanganui Marist Wanderers 1 (Andrew Gilberd 75’)

Sportz Bar Whanganui Athletic Cosmos 2 (Simon Lundon 14’, Robert Organ 70’)

JRM Automotive PN Marist Dunshaegans 1 (Alex Gaskell 71’)

MKM PN Marist Shamrock Rovers 6 (John Myszcyszyn 20’, Tristian Blignault 23’, 40’, 41’, Eric Dong 51’, 89’)

Kelly Hiroa Premiership

In this week's game of the round, we had Nikki Groves Real Estate Whanganui Athletic taking on Love & Learn Whanganui Athletic. Nikki Groves Real Estate Whanganui Athletic Women took bragging rights in this intra-club showdown with a commanding 4–1 win over their Love & Learn counterparts. After a balanced opening half-hour, Zoe Wilkins broke the deadlock in the 35th minute. That goal opened the floodgates, as Ella Campbell struck twice in quick succession—first in the 39th minute, then again in the 43rd—to send the Nikki Groves side into the break with a comfortable 3–0 lead. In the second half, Zoe Broadhead extended the advantage in the 65th minute, putting the match beyond reach despite a late response from Love & Learn through Bronwyn Toy, who netted in the 70th minute.

Wanganui Marist Women 5 (Margarette Butt 17’, 33’, 76’, Amy Haughlian 42’, 89’)

Rivercity Scrappers 0

Article added: Tuesday 03 June 2025