Eastern Premiership
In this week's game of the round, we had Thirsty Whale NCR Reserves taking Electrinet Gisborne Thistle. Thirsty Whale NCR Reserves produced a strong second-half performance to overcome an early setback and secure a 4–1 victory over Electrinet Gisborne Thistle. Gisborne Thistle made a fast start with Jimmy Somerton opening the scoring in the 3rd minute. NCR responded with composure and gradually took control of the match after the break. Finn Baragwanath led the charge with goals in the 62nd and stoppage time (90'+2), while Brett McBride added to the tally in the 75th minute. An own goal added to the scoreline, sealing three well-earned points for the home side. After going behind early, NCR showed resilience and attacking quality to turn the game in their favour and finish strongly.
ITM Napier Marist Premiers 3 (Leyton Ross 23’, Harley Simmons 26’ (OG), Riku Koyama 60’)
Tremains Port Hill United Premiers 2 (Mitchell Dick 78’(OG), Kaleb Mckenzie 87’)
HSOB-GBHS 0
Jarks Cityside Western Rangers Premiers 3* (Win by Default)
HNW Big Barrel Premiers 3 (Sam Wait 27’, Kenny Willox 36’, Ryan Anderson 38’(OG))
Heavy Equipment Gisborne United 1sts 2 (Campbell Hall 42’, Jonathan Purcell 75’)
Shanis Taradale AFC Premiership 4 (Max Fysh 7’, 34’, 72’, Ethan Berge 40’)
Liquid Gold Maycenvale Utd AFC 3 (Ethan Rideout 47’, Liam Shackleton 49’, Dylan Cozens 90+2’)
This weekend in the Tairawhiti championship Thistle Athletic Bobcats took on Wainui Sharks. Thistle took the win 2-1. Goal scorers unknown.
Results:
Thistle Athletic Bobcats – 2 (N. SANNEVIGO 20’; L. HILL 68’)
Sunshine Brewing Wainui Sharks – 1
C & G Plumbing HSOB Black Hearts – 0
Smash Palace Shockers Gold – 3 (M. HARRIS 2’, 72’, 87’)
HSOB - GBHS Reserves – 0*
Versatile Thistle – 3
Next week's match of the round:
Shockers Gold take on HSOB – GBHS Reserves
Tairāwhiti Division 2
In this weekends match of the round QRS Wairoa Athletic took on Marist Shockers FC. With the match ending in a 2 all draw. This draw has kept Marist Shockers at the top of the table for another week.
Results:
QRS Wairoa Athletic – 2
Marist Shockers FC – 2
Gisborne Pro Roofing Thistle – 6
Ngatapa Brandt Silkies – 2
Neighborhood Pizzeria Wainui Salty Dogs – 2
Coates Associates Wainui Demons – 0
Thistle Thunder – 5 (I. BRENCHLEY-HIHI 3’, 4’, 70’; C. BLAIR 36’, 47’)
Smash Palace Shockers Green – 3 (T. BARWICK 26’; S. INGOE 34’; K. MARSTERS 76’)
HSOB Sports Club Campion – 1
C & G Plumbing HSOB Eels – 4
Next weeks Match of the round:
Smash Palace Shockers Green vs HSOB Sports Club Campion.
In this weekends match of the round JT Contractors United Ladies take on Tatapouri Marist Ladies. United took the win 6-nil, goal scorers unknown.
Results:
JT Contractors United Ladies – 6
Tatapouri Marist Ladies – 0
Gisborne Laundry Service Wainui Riverina – 10
HSOB Sports Club – HSOG – 0
(H. ELLIOTT 8’, 10’, 12’, 17’, 27’, 32’, 55’; S. MURRELL 57’; L. BATY-AKURANGI 58’; M. LLOYD 72’; L. HALL 85’)
Smash Palace Shockers Ladies Red – 2 (K. RICKARD 39’; D. KINGSBEER 41’)
Kellett Thistle – 2
Next weekends Match of the round:
Tatapouri Marist Ladies take on Gisborne Laundry service Wainui Riverina.
Article added: Tuesday 08 July 2025