Central League

Napier City Rovers and Wellington Phoenix Reserves played out an exciting 1–1 draw at Bluewater Stadium.

NCR started strong, taking the lead early through Sam Lack’s well-timed goal in the 11th minute. The lead was short-lived, however, as Wellington Phoenix Reserves hit back quickly with Daniel Makowem leveling the score just three minutes later.

The match remained open and competitive, with both sides creating chances and pushing for a winner. Despite some close calls, neither team could break the deadlock, resulting in a hard-fought draw that left both teams sharing the spoils.

Results:

Napier City Rovers AFC – 1 (S.LACK 11’)
Wellington Phoenix Reserves – 1 (D.MAKOWEM 14’)

Central League 2

The visitors opened the scoring in the 10th minute when Ryan Kelly found the net. Palmerston North United briefly fought back and equalised in the 21st minute through Benjamin Mori. However Stop Out quickly regained control through a penalty converted by James Cunniff in the 28th minute restored their lead, followed by a strike from Tyson Dellow in the 34th. Kelly struck again in the 37th minute as Stop Out’s forwards made the most of their chances. Cunniff added his second from the spot in the 41st minute extending the lead to 5–1 at the break. The second half saw a much-improved showing from Palmerston North United, who pushed forward with greater urgency and purpose. They looked to claw their way back into the match and had the ball in the net three times only to see all three goals disallowed for various infringements in the build-up.

Round Results

Palmerston North United – 1 (Benjamin Mori 21’)
Stop Out Sports Club – 3 (Ryan Kelly 10’, 37’, James Cunniff 28’(PEN), 41’ (PEN), Tyson Dellow 34’) 

Langley Twigg Taradale AFC – 3 (Jonathan McNamara 20’, 42’, Ryan Miller 90’+4’)
Tawa AFC – 1 (Joshua Walter 78’)

Seatoun AFC – 0
Suchy & Co Realty Ltd FC Western – 5 (Jordi Fettis 36’, Jack Flood 44’, 90’+1’, Ben Hutchings 52’, Jack Gunson 71’) 

Lower Hutt City AFC – 3 (Andrew Fitzpatrick-Cockram 15’, Jayden Arkinstall 53’, Jacob Harris 83’)
Watson Integrity PN Marist FC – 4 (Nicholas Carrick 9’, Luke Minshull 21’, Dominic Richmond 42’, Elijah Smith 90’+2’) 

Te Kotahitanga FC Men’s Firsts – 1 (Liam Barry 76’)
Douglas Villa AFC Badcock Law Magpies – 4 (Josh McMenamin 10’, 26’, Brodie Dick 39’, Jayden Riddell 86’) 

Game of next Round

5.7.25 1445 Lynmouth Park #1         Suchy & Co Realty Ltd FC Western vs Stop Out Sports Club

A key clash near the top of the table awaits as third-placed FC Western host second-placed Stop Out Sports Club in what promises to be a closely contested fixture between two of the league's most defensively disciplined sides. Both teams come into the match boasting the best defensive records in the competition so far this season. This matchup is expected to be a tactical and physical battle, with fine margins likely to separate the sides.

Women’s Central League

Wellington United Diamonds controlled the match against Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United from the outset and showed their attacking depth and composure throughout the 90 minutes. The tone was set early when Natalie Olson opened the scoring in the 12th minute with a well-taken finish, her first of three on the day. The Diamonds continued to apply pressure, and it paid off again in the 28th minute when Hannah Pilley doubled the lead with a composed effort from inside the box. Olson added her second just ten minutes later before Farina Anchico extended the lead to 4–0 on the stroke of halftime, giving Wellington United a commanding advantage at the break. The second half continued in the same vein, with Palmerston North struggling to gain any foothold in the game. Two unfortunate own goals in the 52nd and 70th minutes compounded the home side's difficulties. In between, Zoe Barrott found the net in the 57th minute, making it seven for the visitors. Olson rounded off the scoring andher hat-trick in the 80th minute. Palmerston North United battled hard but were outmatched across the pitch. Their defensive line was tested constantly, and despite some resolute moments, they were unable to contain Wellington’s movement and attacking intent.

Round ResultsKitchens By Healey Palmerston North United – 0
Wellington United Diamonds – 8 (Natalie Olson 12’, 38’, 80’, Hannah Pilley 28’, Farina Anchico 45’, Own Goal 52’, 70’, Zoe Barrott 57’) 

Waterside Karori Middleware – 2 (Renee Bacon 15’, 27’)
Manawatu Knitting Mills PN Marist – 2 (Melissa McKenna 16’, 52’) 

Petone Powerex – 4 (Kyra Elder 38’)
Excel Refrigeration Moturoa AFC – 0 

Shadow Solutions Taradale AFC – 0
Wellington Phoenix Academy U18 Girls – 4 (Mackenzie Bryant 2’, Katie Pugh 32’, Isabella Temple 55’, Eliza Vincent 64’) 

Game of Round

5/7/2025 1300  Taradale 1                     Shadow Solutions Taradale AFC vs Manawatu Knitting Mills PN Marist FC

A tightly contested mid-table clash is on the cards as Shadow Solutions Taradale AFC host Manawatu Knitting Mills PN Marist FC. With just two points separating the sides, both teams will be eyeing a valuable three points to build momentum heading into the second half of the season.
 

Eastern Premiership Round 13

Shanis Taradale AFC Premiership secured a 2–0 win over Heavy Equipment Gisborne United 1st in their weekend fixture.

Josh Jenkins scored both goals for Taradale, opening the scoring in the 24th minute and adding a second midway through the second half in the 64th minute. The result sees Taradale come away with all three points, while Gisborne United was unable to find a response on the day.

Results:

Heavy Equipment Gisborne United 1st's – 0
 Shanis Taradale AFC Premiership – 2 (J.JENKINS 24’, 64’)

Jarks Cityside Western Rangers Premiers – 2 (V.MCCOURT 71’, L.CARRINGTON 77’)
 HNW Big Barrel Premiers – 6 (A.ABSOLOM 3’, V.HUTCHINS 4’, L.CARRINGTON 36’ [OG], K.WILLOX 49’, B.BROOKLAND 86’)

Liquid Gold Maycenvale Utd AFC – 2 (L.SHACKLETON 67’, 70’)
 Thirsty Whale NCR Reserves – 1 (B.WADE 64’)

Electrinet Gisborne Thistle – 3 (Win by Default)
 ITM Napier Marist Premiers – 0*

Tremains Port Hill United Premiers – 3 (Win by Default)
 HSOB - GBHS Prems – 0*

Next week, in the match of the round:

Thirsty Whale NCR Reseres vs Electrinet Gisborne Thistle

Hawke's Bay Championship Round 13

In a closely contested match, Liquid Gold Maycenvale Strollers edged out Taradale AFC Reserves 3–2.

The visitors took an early lead through Risqi Triyanto in the 22nd minute, followed by a second goal from David Howard just before halftime. Dorian Kastrinos extended the lead to 3–0 in the 60th minute.

Taradale responded well in the second half, with Zack Badger scoring shortly after the break and Marley Hekenui adding a second goal in the 73rd minute. Despite their efforts to close the gap, Taradale were unable to find an equaliser as Maycenvale held on for the win.

Results:

Taradale AFC Reserves – 2 (Z.BADGER 47’; M.HEKENUI 73’)
 Liquid Gold Maycenvale Strollers – 3 (R.TRIYANTO 22’; D.HOWARD 36’; D.KASTRINOS 60’)

Palm City Motor Inn Port Hill United Championship – 1 (J.DRIVER 25’)
 ECR Western Rangers Reserves – 3 (J.LITTLE 6’; A.GIUGLIANO 12’; A.WAKEFIELD 74’)

HNW Cole Murray Reserves – 2
 Paddys Bar NCR D2 – 3

Next week, in the match of the round:

Thirsty Whale NCR Champs vs HNW Cole Murray Reserves

Hawke's Bay Division 2 Round 11

Westshore Beach Inn Eskview United delivered a commanding 6–1 victory over Shed2 Marist.

Daniel Baxter was the standout performer, scoring a hat-trick with goals in the 17th, 42nd, and 57th minutes. Jonty Underhill and Johannes Busser also contributed to the scoring early in the match, with goals in the 18th and 24th minutes respectively. Emil Fiebig added a sixth goal in the 67th minute to put the result beyond doubt.

Shed2 Marist managed a consolation goal through Jett Hogg in the 32nd minute but were largely unable to contain Eskview’s attacking threat throughout the match.

Results:

Westshore Beach Inn Eskview United – 6 (D.BAXTER 17’, 42’, 57’; J.UNDERHILL 18’; J.BUSSER 24’; E.FIEBIG 67’)
 Shed2 Marist – 1 (J.HOGG 32’)

Hastings Hibernian Sports Club 1st Team – 2 (R.KUMAR 60’; A.BEGG 62’)
 HNW Arataki Honeybees – 1 (B.TRIPLOW 90’)

HNW ICIB – 1 (M.HODGKINSON 67’)
 – 6 (Q.MORGAN 19’, 65’; H.REED 41’; D.TYMAN 57’, 82’; T.PARKINSON 90’)

Port Hill United Scindians – 0
 HNW Razos Engineering Latin Roots – 0

East Coast Tiling Western Rangers Division 2 – 0
 Burger Fuel Port Hill Utd Div2 – 4 (S.THOMPSON 4’; H.ERICKSEN 63’; J.BISHOP 75’; T.TONDU 81’)

Next weeks Match of the Round:

Port Hill Scindians vs Taradale AFC Vikings

Hawke's Bay Division 3 Round 10

Westshore Beach Inn Eskview Reds secured a narrow 3–2 victory over 313 Construction Marist in a closely contested match.

Marist took an early lead with goals from Jeremy Norman in the 26th minute and Cullum Jones in the 33rd minute, giving them a strong position heading into halftime. However, Eskview Reds responded well in the second half, with Justin Kite scoring shortly after the break to reduce the deficit.

Simon Harper then equalised in the 69th minute, and Tadhg Doherty put Eskview ahead in the 84th minute. Despite efforts from Marist to find a late equaliser, Eskview held on to claim the win.

Results:

Westshore Beach Inn Eskview Reds – 3 (J.KITE 47’; S.HARPER 69’; T.DOHERTY 84’)
 313 Construction Marist – 2 (J.NORMAN 26’; C.JONES 33’)

Union Hotel Napier South – 6
 Ecosmart Electrical Maycenvale Utd AFC – 0

Taradale AFC Kingz – 1
 HNW Dominator – 5

Croplands Spray Shop Western Rangers Division 3 – 1 (C.DAVIES 21’)
 Paddy’s Bar Napier City Rovers Div 3 – 0

Liquid Gold Maycenvale Vikings – 1 (J.CANDERLE 62’)
 Burger Fuel Port Hill Utd Div3 – 4 (W.BOONYUNG 19’, 59’; J.BOWEN 38’, 88’)

Western Rangers Division 3 – 4 (L.EPPLETT 7’, 29’; D.JONES 59’, 88’)
 Hastings Hibernian Div 3 – 0

Next week, in the match of the round:

Hawke's Bay Masters Round 11

Obrien's Plumbing HNW Mercenaries secured a 4–1 win over Westshore Beach Inn Eskview Masters in a match that saw the visitors take control early and maintain their advantage throughout.

Friso Kolff opened the scoring for the Mercenaries in the 10th minute, setting the tone for the match. Westshore Beach Inn Eskview Masters responded with a goal from Andrew Chantrey just before halftime in the 39th minute to level the score temporarily.

However, the Mercenaries regained control in the second half with goals from Raymond Wylie (65’), Scott Niehorster (79’), and Heath Gillot (89’) to secure the victory.

Results:

Westshore Beach Inn Eskview Masters – 1 (A.CHANTREY 39’)
 Obrien's Plumbing HNW Mercenaries – 4 (F.KOLFF 10’; R.WYLIE 65’; S.NIEHORSTER 79’; H.GILLOT 89’)

HNW Alessandro’s Masters – 3
 Paddy's Bar NCR Masters – 3

The Flax Western Rangers Masters – 4 (R.PALMER 20’; D.LIST 50’; C.STOK 60’; N.ROSS 65’)
 Switch Coffee Roasters Taradale AFC Masters – 0

Next week's match of the round:

Paddy’s Bar NCR Masters vs Westshore Beach Inn Eskview Masters

Hawke's Bay Women's Championship

Mark Boys Builders Eskview Blues claimed a strong 4–1 win over HNW Divas in a match largely controlled in the first half.

Eskview Blues started fast, with Jane Barnett opening the scoring in the 3rd minute, followed by a second from Briar Cloake just four minutes later. Barnett added two more before halftime, completing a first-half hat-trick with goals in the 36th and 42nd minutes to give the visitors a commanding lead.

HNW Divas pulled one back through Adidas Kepa in the 29th minute, but struggled to gain momentum against a well-organised Eskview side.

Results:

HNW Divas – 1 (A.KEPA 29’)
 Mark Boys Builders Eskview Blues – 4 (J.BARNETT 3’, 36’, 42’; B.CLOAKE 7’)

Thirsty Whale NCR Women’s Div 1 – 0
 Turfrey Taradale AFC – 2 (C.SCHLIERIKE 35’; J.LEITH 65’)

Nexia NZ Western Rangers Women’s Premiers – 2 (R.BRETT 10’, 60’)
 Novah Builders Port Hill United Women – 1 (J.JANSON 85’)

Next week's match of the round -

Turfrey Taradale vs Nexia NZ Western Rangers Premiers

Hawkes Bay Women's Div 2

Quality Pumping Port Hill United and HNW Loading Ramp played out a 1–1 draw in a tightly contested fixture.

HNW Loading Ramp took the lead in the 20th minute through Jessica Kernan, finishing off a strong attacking move to put the visitors in front early. The match remained competitive, with both sides battling for control in midfield and creating chances at either end.

Port Hill United eventually found an equaliser late in the game, when a deflection off Leah Crawford resulted in an own goal in the 81st minute.

Both teams showed determination throughout, and the points were shared in what was an even and hard-fought encounter.

Results:

Quality Pumping Port Hill Utd – 1 (L.CRAWFORD 81’ [OG])
 HNW Loading Ramp – 1 (J.KERNAN 20’)

Western Rangers Women’s Reserves – 7 (P.MORRISON 4’, 27’; R.DOBBS 5’, 24’, 79’; E.ANTONIO 8’; M.EPPLETT 44’)
 Happy Days Childcare Taradale AFC – 0

Hastings Hibernian Morgan Financial Solutions Women – 0
 Thirsty Whale NCR Women’s Div 2 – 0

HNW Development – 3
 Eskview Storm – 3

Gilmour Foundation Western Rangers Women’s Division 2 – 2 (C.BEWLEY 31’, 89’)
 Westshore Beach Inn Eskview Whites – 1 (A.CHAPMAN 3’)

Next weeks Match of the round:

Article added: Tuesday 01 July 2025