Central League 2

A closely contested fixture between Watson Integrity PN Marist FC and Douglas Villa AFC Badcock Law Magpies saw the home side edge a narrow 3–2 win thanks to a late goal from Dominic Richmond in the 88th minute. Nicholas Carrick opened the scoring in the 23rd minute for Marist with a composed finish, but the lead was short-lived as Josh McMenamin equalised just four minutes later for the visitors. Carrick struck again early in the second half to restore Marist’s advantage, only for Andrew Cox to level things up once more midway through the half. With both sides pushing for a winner, it was Marist who found the breakthrough in the final minutes, as Richmond capitalised on a late opportunity to secure all three points. The match was competitive throughout, with both teams creating chances and showing strong attacking intent. The result sees Marist take a valuable win in what was a well-balanced and entertaining encounter.

Round Results

Watson Integrity PN Marist FC – 3 (Nicholas Carrick 23’, 58’, Dominic Richmond 88’)
Douglas Villa AFC Badcock Law Magpies – 2 (Josh McMenamin 27’, Anddrew Cox 68’)
 

Langley Twigg Taradale AFC – 0
Mastercraft Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United – 3 (Aaron Richardson 12’, Anthony Jones 41’, 84’)
 

Seatoun AFC Alexia Stoddart – 1 (John Bobs Daly 69’)
Tawa AFC – 2 (Dillon Lewis 10’, Mohammad Hekmatzadah 53’)
 

Lower Hutt City AFC – 1 (Devon Batchelor 88’)
Suchy & Co Realty Ltd FC Western – 2 (Leo Elder 39’, Jack Gunson 45+1’)
 

Te Kotahitanga FC – 0
Stop Out Sports Club – 10 (Ryan Kelly 4’, 74’, Meshach Humby 11’, Jared Cunniff 26’, 36’, 47’,  Elliot Porter-Wallis 62’, 75’, Finn Moore 83’, Jerram Tuck 90’)
 

Game of next Round

27.7.25 1230  Lynmouth Park #1                  Suchy & Co Realty FC Western vs Mastercraft Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United

A top-of-the-table clash awaits at Lynmouth Park as league leaders FC Western host Palmerston North United in a highly anticipated rematch. The two sides last met in the opening round, where Palmerston North United came away with a 2–0 victory. Since that early setback, FC Western have gone unbeaten, climbing to the summit of the table with consistent performances and growing momentum. Palmerston North United, currently sitting in third, will be aiming to repeat their first-round success and close the gap on the league leaders. With both sides in strong form and valuable points on the line, this fixture promises to be a competitive and high-quality encounter. Expect a tightly contested match between two well-organised teams with plenty of attacking threats and something to prove.

Women’s Central League

Shadow Solutions Taradale AFC claimrd a  4–0 win over Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United in this key mid-table clash at Taradale Park. Maddison Hughes was the standout performer, netting a well-taken hat-trick with goals in the 26th, 71st, and 87th minutes. Her sharp finishing and ability to find space proved difficult for the visiting defence to contain. Megan Thomas added a fourth in stoppage time to round out a strong performance for the hosts. Taradale showed composure and control throughout, building on their earlier-season win over Palmerston North United. The result boosts their push toward the top four as the season enters its final stretch.

Round Results

Shadow Solutions Taradale AFC – 4 (Maddison Hughes 26’, 71’, 87’, Megan Thomas 90’)
Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United – 0
 

Petone Powerex – 1 (Jazz Shailer 22’)
Wellington Phoenix Academy U18 Girls – 2 (Olivia Goodwin 58’, Mackenzie Bryant 90’+4’)
 

Manawatu Knitting Mills PN Marist – 5 (Chardonnay Ross-Elvin 16’, Grace Smith 33’, 62’, Charlotte Noakes 49’, Hannah Marginson 87’)
Alexia Stoddart Miramar Rangers AFC – 1 (Iris Reweti-Gould 80’)
 

Waterside Karori Middleware – 7 (Taylor Cooper 12’, Rhianna Houghton 16’, Kya Stewart 24’, Renee Bacon 43’, 59’, Aimee Cherry 84’, 90’+4’)
Excel Refrigeration Moturoa AFC – 0
 

Victoria University Women’s – 0
Wellington United Diamonds – 8 ( Summer Laskey 6’, Natalie Olson 24’, 35’, 90’+1’, Georgie Furnell 42’, Jasmine Burnard-Leppinus 68’, Jemma Catherwood 70’, Farina Anchico 80’)
 

Game of Round

26/7/2025 1130  Arena Turf #1              Manawatu Knitting Mills PN Marist vs Victoria University Women’s Firsts

PN Marist return to Arena Turf looking to capitalise on their home advantage against bottom-placed Victoria University Women’s Firsts in this Round 14 fixture. Currently sitting 6th on the table, PN Marist will see this as a key opportunity to collect three points and strengthen their position in the mid-table pack. A win would keep them within touching distance of the top five as the season heads into its final stretch. For Victoria University, it’s been a challenging campaign, still searching for form and consistency. However, they’ll be aiming to disrupt Marist’s momentum and take positives from what has often been a spirited effort despite results not going their way. With both teams eager to prove a point, expect Marist to take the initiative early — but the visitors will be determined to show resilience and push for an upset.

YORB Western Premiership

In this week's game of the round we had Signature Homes Palmerston North United hosting TSH Moturoa AFC. A dramatic, end-to-end contest saw Signature Homes Palmerston North United and TSH Moturoa AFC share the spoils in a thrilling 4–4 draw. Palmerston North got off to a flying start with Jacob Whitley finding the net in just the 3rd minute, but Moturoa hit back almost immediately through Tyler Webber in the 6th. The visitors then edged in front when Sam Sutton struck in the 24th minute, before Dylan Pearson equalised shortly before the break to make it 2–2. Pearson added his second just after halftime to restore the lead for the hosts, and when Patricio Lizarraga Castillo made it 4–2 in the 68th minute, Palmerston North looked to be in control. But Moturoa weren’t done — Webber pulled one back in the 80th minute before Leo Coutts snatched a dramatic equaliser in stoppage time to round off an unforgettable match.

NP Physiotherapy FC Western 2 (Connor Oliver Rose 12’, 68’)

NPBHS 1^st XI 0

Levin AFC 0

GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic 0

Peggy Gordon’s NP Rangers AFC 3 (Mark McGrath 50’, Domenico Squatraiti 67’, Devan Leggett 86’)

Chillmax Takaro AFC Jokers 1 (Dylan Welch 13’)

Team Campbell- Harcourts Feilding Utd AFC Men’s 1sts 2 (Ivan Mcintyre 62’, Tommi Hart 67’)

Wanganui City FC Elite Engineering 1sts 1 (Charlie Meredith 89’)

Horizons Championship

In this weeks game of the round we had Isles Construction PN Marist Inter taking on Levin AFC Reserves. A high-scoring encounter in Palmerston North saw Levin AFC Reserves come out on top, defeating Isles Construction PN Marist Inter 6–4 in a game full of attacking football and late drama. Levin started brightly with Nicolas Blair opening the scoring in the 9th minute. Marist responded through Blake Haswell on the half-hour mark, but a quickfire double from James Dunsmore in the 41st and 43rd minutes sent the visitors into halftime with a 3–1 lead. Levin pushed further ahead after the break with goals from Jack Davis (54') and a second from Blair (57'), extending the lead to 5–1. Marist showed strong fight to get back into the match — Paul Duffin struck twice (60', 85') and Kent Stockman added another in the 88th to bring it back to 5–4, setting up a tense finish. However, any hopes of a comeback were dashed when Christian Harvey sealed the win for Levin with a stoppage-time goal in the 94th minute.

GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic Reserves 1 (Thomas Pearce 17’) 
Wanganui City Reserves 0

Linton FC 1sts 1 (Chris Jones 3’)

Chillmax Takaro AFC Titans 1 (David Benton 81’)

G.J Gardner Homes Feilding Utd AFC Men’s Reserves 1 (Tommi Hart 8’)

Palmerston North United Development 1 (Max Cowie 56’)

Manawatu Division 2

In this week's catch-up game we had RSM Wrinklies taking on SUBWAY Massey University FC Good Guys at Massey on Friday night. SUBWAY Massey University FC Good Guys claimed a strong 4–1 win over RSM Wrinklies, pulling away in the second half after a tight opening 45 minutes. After a goalless first half, Massey stepped up the tempo with two quick goals from Michael Hilson in the 47th and 52nd minutes. RSM Wrinklies hit back shortly after through Benjamin Pitcher in the 59th minute, narrowing the gap and setting up a competitive final half hour. However, Massey regained control when Stefan Heasman found the net in the 69th minute, before an own goal by Julz Ruaine-Prattley in the 85th sealed the result for the visitors.

Bill Dyer Trophy

In the semifinal of the Bill Dyer Cup, we had North End Vets hosting Levin AFC Sports. North End Vets came out on top in a lively contest, defeating Levin AFC Sports 5–3 in a match full of chances, momentum shifts, and eight goals. Levin took an early lead in the 13th minute through an own goal from Miller Johns, but North End responded quickly. Ruairidh Morrison equalised in the 18th minute and then added his second just before the half-hour mark. Aaron Mavengano extended the lead in the 34th minute to make it 3–1, before Brendan Howell pulled one back for Levin just before the break.The second half continued with high intensity. Jonathan Bopenda scored for the Vets in the 52nd minute, but Zane Hartwell responded almost immediately for Levin to keep the game in reach. Padraic Reilly then sealed the win in the 61st minute with North End’s fifth.

The Mad Butcher Takaro AFC Fury 4 (Luke Chapman 18’, 69’, Madz Buchanan 47’, Jonathon O’Brien 65’)

CAC PN Marist Greenies 1 (Damien Hinch 20’)

Nielsen Cup

In the game of the semi final we had Takaro Awatapu United taking on Chillmax Takaro AFC Glory. A dramatic late flurry of goals saw Chillmax Takaro AFC Glory edge Takaro Awatapu United 3–2 in an entertaining and tightly contested match. Jamey Cocks opened the scoring for Glory in the 17th minute, and the match remained tight and competitive throughout, with both sides battling hard for control. Bailey Wynd doubled the lead for Glory in the 70th minute, giving the visitors a cushion heading into the final stages. Awatapu United mounted a late comeback, with Lachlan Kauri scoring in the 84th minute and Josh Zentveld striking just three minutes later to bring the match level at 2–2. But just as momentum looked to be swinging, Bailey Wynd stepped up again, netting his second of the match in the 89th minute to seal the win for Glory.

Manawatu Masters

In this week's game of the round, we had Advanced Accounting Takaro AFC Rebels taking on Wanganui Marist Wanderers. Advanced Accounting Takaro AFC Rebels delivered a commanding performance to claim a 6–1 victory over Wanganui Marist Wanderers, with goals spread across both halves in an impressive attacking display. Gavin Eades got the Rebels off to a strong start, scoring twice in the opening 20 minutes (7’ and 19’). Wanganui briefly pulled one back through James O’Connor in the 23rd minute, but Renae Brown restored the two-goal cushion before the break with a well-timed finish in the 38th. The Rebels continued their dominance in the second half. David Phillips struck twice in the space of 10 minutes (60’ and 70’), extending the lead and putting the result beyond doubt. Thai Human capped off the performance with a late goal in the 88th minute to round out a comprehensive win.

Levin AFC Masters 8 (Samuel McIntyre 3’, 25’, 85’, Brent Tucker 11’, Andrew Eyles 15’, Casey Watson 30’, Jason Smith 60’, Lex Van Ecten 63’)

RSM Old Boys 1 (Ben Carter 80’)

Manawatu Women’s Championship

In this week's game of the round, we had Central Business Innovation NP Rangers Women’s 1sts taking on Chapple Architecture PN Marist Mayhem. In a key top-of-the-table showdown, Chapple Architecture PN Marist Mayhem came away with a vital 3–1 victory over Central Business Innovation NP Rangers Women's 1st's. Marist struck early through Brooke Argyle in the 15th minute, but the Rangers responded quickly with Ruby Stenning leveling just two minutes later. The second half belonged to Marist, who secured the win with goals from Kate Pemberton (68') and Paige Charlton (84') to strengthen their position at the top of the standings. This result keeps the title race exciting as both teams continue to battle for supremacy.

Levin AFC Women’s Prems 0

Isles Construction PN Marist Women’s Reserves 3 (Hannah Marginson 65’, Billie-Jo Kelly 65’, Caylee Fergus 85’)

Massey University FC Women’s Reserves 0

Wallace Roofing Takaro AFC X-Force 5 (Maria Gurney 14’, 25’, Waimereni Hudson 43’, Mikaela Bradley 57’, 90’)

Rosco’s Bulk Yard Feilding Utd AFC Women’s 1sts 0

GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic Women 6 (Isla Jones 20’, 77’, 90’, Lana O’Connor 33’, 36’, 63’)

Manawatu Women's Division 2

In this weeks game of the round we had Transport Maintenance Feilding Women’s Social taking on Freedom Plus PN Marist Evergreenz. In a tightly contested match, Transport Maintenance Feilding Women’s Social and Freedom Plus PN Marist Evergreenz shared the points with a 1–1 draw. Freedom Plus took the lead in the 44th minute through Kelly Spencer, heading into halftime with the advantage. The home side fought back in the second half, with Madeleine Field scoring in the 66th minute to level the match and ensure both teams left with a point.

One Staff Takaro AFC Turtles 0

Levin AFC Women's Reserves 2 (Lauren Guerin 44’, Rebekah Sinclair 71’)

Daikin Takaro AFC Harlequins 3 (Kristen Freda 42’, Sarah Kurton 58’, Kylie Tarrant-Moore 60’)

Waireka Trust Woodville AFC Women 1 (Emma Haughey 80’)

MKM PN Marist Mysteries 3* (Won by Default)

Dannevirke Sports Club Valkyrie

Article added: Tuesday 22 July 2025