Men’s Chatham Cup

Round Results (local teams)

Napier City Rovers – 3 (Jordan Annear 24’, 42’, Sam Lack 69’)
Wellington Phoenix Reserves – 1 (Luke Flowerdew17’)
 

Victoria University – 1 (Kyran Lockwood 82’)
Palmerston North United – 2 (Benjamin Mori 40’, 70’)

Palmerston North Marist FC – 0
Waterside Karori – 4 (Ryan Harrison 13’, Theo McIntosh 17’, 65’, Lukas Halikias 63’)

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

Eastern Premiership Round 9

Shanis Taradale came from two goals down to defeat ITM Napier Marist 5–2 in a game of two contrasting halves. Napier Marist took early control through two goals from Jett Hogg in the 7th and 34th minutes. Taradale responded strongly after the break, with Max Fysh scoring in the 60th minute to begin the comeback. Late goals from Nick De Maine (84') and Ethan Bryan (86') turned the match in Taradale’s favour, before Fysh completed his hat-trick with two stoppage-time goals (90'+1, 90'+4). A strong second-half showing saw Taradale secure all three points.

Results:

Taradale – 5 (M.FYSH 60’, 91’, 94’, N.DE MAINE 84’, E.BRYAN 86’)
Napier Marist – 2 (J.HOGG 7’, 34’)

Western Rangers – 2 (V.MCCOURT 28’, 45’)
NCR Reserves – 6 (B.ROBERTSON 56’, E.KOSTANDINI ZIU 60’, 70’, B.CHRISTENSEN 67’, J.SANKO 68’)

Gisborne United – 1 (J.ADAMS 8’)
Port Hill – 3 (H.SIMMONS 29’, L.POSTHUMUS 37’, J.PROVINES 58’)

Maycenvale – 2 (L.SHACKLETON 13’, 41’)

Gisborne Thistle – 1 (C.THOMSON 52’)

Next week, in the match of the round:

Liquid Gold Maycenvale Utd AFC take on Port Hill United Premiers.

Hawke's Bay Championship Round 9

ECR Western Rangers Reserves recorded a convincing 4–0 win over Thirsty Whale NCR Champs.

Angelo Giugliano was the standout performer, scoring a hat trick with goals in the 25th, 57th, and 68th minutes. Giovanni Mullins added a fourth late in the match (81’) to cap off a strong team display.

The Rangers controlled much of the game, limiting NCR’s chances and making the most of their attacking opportunities.

Results:

Western Rangers Reserves – 4 (A.GIUGLIANO 25’, 57’, 68’, G.MULLINS 81’)
NCR Champs – 0

Maycenvale Strollers. - 0
HNW Reserves – 4 (E.KETTLE 23’, 23’, L.VAN DER WERFF 32’, S.MEDLAND 64’, OG 72’)

Port Hill  United Championship – 0
NCR D2 – 2

Next week, in the match of the round:

HNW Cole Murray Reserves vs Taradale AFC Reserves

Hawke's Bay Division 2 Round 7

Taradale AFC Vikings edged Burger Fuel Port Hill United Div2 with a 1–0 win.

The only goal came in the 60th minute from Hamish Sim. Both teams had periods of possession, but chances were limited throughout.

Taradale made the most of their key opportunity, while Port Hill were unable to find an equaliser.

Results:

Taradale AFC Vikings – 1
Burger Fuel Port Hill Utd Div 2 -  0

Eskview United – 2 (J.MOODY 26’, A.POANTA 76’)
HNW Razos Engineering Latin Roots – 3 (M.ELDAWI 7’, A.CAMPANA 10’, F.COSTA LEITE 36’)

Western Rangers Division 2 – 2 (D.GREGORY 14’, M.KERSEL 21’)
Hastings Hibernian Sports Club 1^st team – 3 (K.GOUNDER 7’, 53’ K.RAJU 85’)

Shed2 Marist – 1
HNW Arataki Honeybees -  0

HNW ICIB – 1
Port Hill Scindians –3
 

Next weeks Match of the Round:

HNW Arataki Honeybees vs HNW ICIB

Hawke's Bay Division 3 Round 7

In this weekends match of the round Western Rangers Division 3 took on Union Hotel Marewa South. Marewa South took the win 7-0. Goal scorers unknown.

Results:

Western Rangers Division 3 – 0
Union Hotel Napier South – 7

Port Hill Utd Div3 – 3 (J.BOWEN 2’, 77’, K.GREGOROFF 22’)
313 Construction Marist – 1 (O.KEANEY 87’)

Napier City Rovers Div 3 – 4
Hastings Hibernian Div 3 – 2

Westshore Beach Inn Eskview Reds – 4 (T.DOHERTY 20’, M.COLLINGS 65’, S.HARPER 67’, B.OBRIEN 84’)
Ecosmart Electrical Maycenvale Utd AFC – 0

Croplands Spray Shop Western Rangers Division 3 – 1 (K.GUERIN 11’)
HNW Dominator –1 (C.GRANT-SMITH 85’)

Liquid Gold Maycenvale Vikings – 3
Taradale AFC Kingz – 1

Next week, in the match of the round:

Hastings Hibernian Div 3 vs Westshore Beach Inn Eskview Reds

Hawke's Bay Masters Round 7

In this weekends match of the round The Flax Western Rangers Masters took on HNW Alessandro's Masters. HNW took the win 3-1. Goal scorers unknown.

Results:

The Flax Western Rangers Masters – 1 (O.WEST 60’)
HNW Alessandro’s Masters – 3

Westshore Beach In Eskview Masters – 1 (R.LEACH 80’)
Port Hill Masters – 5

Switch Coffee Roasters Taradale AFC Masters – 5
Obrien’s plumbing HNW Mercenaries – 5
 

Next week's match of the round:

Port Hill Masters vs Obrien’s Plumbing HNW Mercenaries.

Hawke's Bay Women's Championship

Goodmans Port Hill Women’s Prems won 6–1 against Nexia NZ Western Rangers.

Abbey Kilkolly scored five goals (16’, 49’, 71’, 87’, 88’) and Joyce O’Brien added one in the 81st minute. Grace Whaanga scored for Western Rangers in the 61st.

Port Hill had more chances and finished well. Western Rangers managed one goal but couldn’t keep up in the second half.

Results:

Goodmans Port Hill Women’s Prems – 6 (A.KILKOLLY 16’, 49’, 71’, 87’, 88’, J.O’BRIEN 81’)
Nexia NZ Western Rangers Women’s Premiers – 1 (G.WHAANGA 61’)

Mark Boys Builders Eskview Blues – 2 (B.CLOAKE 4’, N.REED 40’)
Thirsty Whale NCR Women's Div 1 – 0

Turfrey Taradale AFC – 1 (N.GIACOMETTI 89’)
Novah Builders Port Hill United Women – 2 (L.HANSEN 9’, K.SCALES 73’)

Next week's match of the round -

Novah Builders Port Hill United Women vs  Thirsty Whale NCR Women's Div 1

Hawkes Bay Women's Div 2

HNW Development claimed a 3–1 win over Quality Pumping Port Hill United.

Adidas Kepa scored twice (42’, 71’), and Erin Sycamore added a goal in the 66th minute. Wairua Spooner pulled one back for Port Hill late in the match (89’).

HNW had the edge for most of the game, while Port Hill struggled to convert chances until the final minutes.

Results:

HNW Development – 3 (A.KEPA 42’, 71’, E.SYCAMORE 66’)
Quality Pumping Port Hill Utd – 1 (W.SPOONER 89’)

Thirsty Whale NCR Womens Div 2 – 0
Westshore Beach Inn Eskview Whites – 0

Hastings Hibernian Paper Mulberry Women – 9
Happy Days Childcare Taradale AFC  - 0

Hastings Hibernian Morgan Financial Solutions Women – 0
HNW Loading Ramp – 5 (K.KERNAN 2’, 5’, 64’, S.FEATHER 18’, H.RUNSTADLER 60’)

Gilmour Foundation Western Rangers Women’s Division 2 – 0
Western Rangers Women’s Reserves. - 3 (L.BRISTOW-SMITH 68’, M.EPPLETT 88’, R.DOBBS 92’)

Next weeks Match of the round:

HNW Loading Ramp vs HNW Development.

Article added: Tuesday 03 June 2025