Central league

Napier City Rovers delivered a commanding performance at home, cruising to a 6–0 win over Waterside Karori in a dominant display from start to finish.

Sam Lack opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, setting the tone early. Eric Kostandini Ziu added a second just minutes later before Stephen Hoyle netted twice to send Rovers into the break with a 4–0 lead.

The pressure continued in the second half, with Ziu adding his second and Hoyle completing a well-earned hat-trick in the 72nd minute.

Napier City Rovers AFC – 6 (S. LACK 22’, E. KOSTANDINI ZIU 25’, 49’, S. HOYLE 34’, 45’, 72’) 
Waterside Karori – 0

Central League 2

A late equaliser from Adam Cowan earned Watson Integrity PN Marist FC a valuable point in a hard-fought 1–1 draw against Tawa AFC on Saturday at Redwood Park. Tawa took the lead in the 28th minute through Soh Reh La however, Marist's persistence paid off when Cowan found the net in the 90th minute, snatching a share of the points. The result sees Tawa drop out of the top three, the dropped points could prove costly in a tightly contested race at the top of the table.  Both teams will now turn their attention to the final rounds, with every point vital in shaping their respective seasons.

Round ResultsTawa AFC – 1 (Soh Reh La 28’)
Watson Integrity PN Marist FC – 1 (Adam Cowan 90’) 

Langley Twigg Taradale AFC – 1 (Jonathan McNamara 15’)
Lower Hutt City AFC – 1 (Jacob Harris 37’)

Douglas Villa AFC Badcock Law Magpies – 2 (Josh McMenamin 4’, Caleb Anstis 80’)
Suchy & Co Realty Ltd FC Western – 1 (Jack Gunson 12’) 

Stop Out Sports Club – 7 (Ryan Kelly 14’, Fergus Young 21’, Jared Cunniff 25’, 32’, Oskar Kleinorge 38’, 87’, Jerram Tuck 53’)
Seatoun AFC Alexia Stoddart – 2 (Luke Hardy 3’, Gabriel Tinnion 33’) 

Mastercraft Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United – 12 (Jericho Tiakiwai-Baker 7’, Benjamin Mori 32’, 38’, 82’, Anthony Jones 55’, 74’, 84’, 85’, Oliver Standish 63’, 87’, Olen Juru 65’, Fancis Tombs 70’)
Te Kotahitanga FC – 0Game of next Round

9.8.25 1430  Seatoun Park #1                  Seatoun AFC Alexia Stoddart vs Mastercraft Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United

Seatoun AFC Alexia Stoddart return home this Saturday looking to bounce back from a heavy 7–2 defeat, as they host third-placed Mastercraft Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United in what promises to be a high-stakes encounter. Despite sitting 8th on the table, Seatoun will take confidence from the last time these two sides met, when they edged out PN United in a thrilling 4–3 victory. They'll be hoping to replicate that performance, particularly in front of a home crowd. Palmerston North United, however, arrive in red-hot form following a dominant 12–0 win in their most recent outing. With momentum on their side and a 1st place finish still within reach, they will be aiming to reverse the result from earlier in the season and secure three valuable points.

Women’s Central League

Waterside Karori Middleware came from behind to secure a crucial 2–1 away win over Shadow Solutions Taradale AFC in a closely contested mid-table clash on Sunday afternoon. Taradale took the lead just before halftime through Samantha Waru, whose finish in the 44th minute gave the hosts the edge going into the break. However, the visitors responded with purpose in the second half. Renee Bacon brought the sides level in the 52nd minute and just seven minutes later, Kya Stewart struck what proved to be the winner. The result sees Karori jump into position in 3rd place. For Taradale, the loss is a setback in their push for a top-half finish, though they remain competitive in what continues to be a tightly packed mid-table battle.

Round ResultsShadow Solutions Taradale AFC – 1 (Samantha Waru 44’)
Waterside Karori Middleware – 2 (Renee Bacon 52’, Kya Stewart 59’) 

Wellington United Diamonds – 5 (Jemma Catherwood 17’, Hannah Cooper 20’, 45’+1’, Summer Laskey 37’, Natalie Olson 90’+1’)Petone Powerex – 0 

Alexia Stoddart Miramar Rangers AFC – 5 (Jacqueline Broughton 23’, Trinity Mairs 37’, 85’, Crystal Phillips 47’, Hayley Hicks74’)
Excel Refrigeration Moturoa AFC – 1 (Anna Hinton 65’, 87’) 

Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United – 3 (Jorja Horn 38’, 55’, Carmen Su 51’)
Victoria University Women’s – 1 (Mia Parker 90’+4’) 

Game of Round

9/8/2025 1230  Onuku Taipari Domain #1                      Excel Refrigeration Moturoa AFC vs Wellington Phoenix Academy U18

Excel Refrigeration Moturoa AFC face a challenging task this Saturday as they host second-placed Wellington Phoenix Academy U18 at Onuku Taipari Domain. Moturoa, currently sitting 9th, will be keen to show progress and resilience in front of their home crowd after a tough campaign. The last time these two sides met, the Phoenix Academy proved too strong, claiming a 3–0 win with a composed and clinical performance. Since then, they’ve maintained consistent form and remain in the hunt for the league title. For Moturoa, this fixture presents an opportunity to measure themselves against one of the league’s most talented young sides. A strong showing would boost confidence heading into the final rounds, while any points gained could prove vital in the fight to avoid the lower end of the table. Expect a competitive encounter, with Moturoa aiming to frustrate and counter, and the Phoenix Academy looking to assert their attacking dominance early.

YORB Western Premiership

In this week's game of the round, we had NPBHS 1^st XI hosting GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic. NPBHS 1st XI put in a composed and disciplined performance to hand GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic their first loss of the season, securing a hard-fought 2–1 victory at home. The hosts opened the scoring in the 37th minute through Daniel Turner, taking a deserved lead into the break after a solid first-half showing. Taylor Reid extended the advantage midway through the second half, giving NPBHS a valuable cushion heading into the final stages. Whanganui Athletic responded in the 78th minute via Ryan Holden, sparking a late push from the visitors. Despite the pressure, NPBHS held firm with strong defensive organisation to close out the match. The result delays Whanganui Athletic’s title celebrations by at least another week, while NPBHS will take great confidence from a performance full of energy, discipline, and belief against the league’s front-runners.

Levin AFC 6 (Nathan Schischka 6’, Oliver James 19’, 23’, Toby James 59’, Nic Wynne 79’, Keegan Chapman 88’)

TSH Moturoa AFC 1 (Ethan Webber 1’)

Signature Homes Palmerston North United 9 (Finlay Hobbs 3’, 12’, Connor Clince 6’, 25’, Dylan Pearson 19’, 54 57’, 59’, Jacob Whitley 61’)

NP Physiotherapy FC Western 1 (Jarrod McClutchie 38’)

Peggy Gordon’s NP Rangers AFC 6 (Goal Scorers Unknown)

YOUM PN Marist Men’s Reserves 1 (Goal Scorer Unknown)

Team Campbell-Harcourts Feilding Utd AFC Men’s 1sts 0

Chillmax Takaro AFC Jokers 4 (Blair Lankshear 34’, 49’, Scott Burney 36’, 39’)

Horizons Championship

In this week's game of the round, we had GJ Gardner Whanganui Athletic Reserves taking on Palmerston North United Development. Palmerston North United Development handed GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic Reserves their first defeat of the season, coming away with a well-earned 2–1 win in Whanganui. The visitors struck early through Ethan Riley, who netted twice in the opening 30 minutes to give Palmerston North a strong foothold in the game. Their early dominance and clinical finishing proved crucial as they took a 2–0 lead into the break. Whanganui Reserves regrouped in the second half and pulled a goal back through Thomas Pearce in the 56th minute. Despite sustained pressure in the closing stages, the home side couldn’t find an equaliser as Palmerston North held on with disciplined defending and smart game management. The result ends Whanganui Athletic Reserves’ unbeaten run and delays any early title celebrations. For Palmerston North United Development, the win is a statement of intent and a strong showing away from home.

Chillmax Takaro AFC Titans 5 (Luke CHapman 42’, David Benton 44’, Dopendra 60’, Yousif Hamidah 89’, Yaakob Mohamed 90+1’)

Isles Construction PN Marist Inter 0

Linton FC 1sts 0

Wanganui City Reserves 3 (Flynn Hogan 36’, Keenan Spink 49’, Willem Haket 86’)

Levin AFC Reserves (Win by Default)

G.J. Gardner Homes Feilding Utd AFC Men’s Reserves

Manawatu Division 2

In this week's game of the round, we had SUBWAY Massey University FC Good Guys taking on RSM Wrinklies. SUBWAY Massey University FC Good Guys edged out RSM Wrinklies 3–2 in a dramatic and entertaining encounter that saw momentum shift multiple times. Josh Shannon opened the scoring for Massey in the 39th minute, but the Wrinklies hit back just before the break with Joey Thomas levelling the match in the 45th minute. The second half remained evenly poised, with both sides creating chances in a tightly contested midfield battle. Liam Wells restored the lead for the Good Guys in the 74th minute, only for Yay Pay Tha to respond ten minutes later with a well-timed equaliser, making it 2–2 in the closing stages. But just as the match looked destined to finish level, Lachie Preston found the winner in the 88th minute, securing all three points for Massey in thrilling fashion.

Freedom Plus PN Marist Bulldogs

Takaro United (Win by Default)

Levin AFC Colts 1 (Taburimai Talia 2’)

JG Residential North End Old Boys 12 (Max Cowie 4’, 76’, 85’, Ryan McDermott 21’, 44’, 77’, 80’, Michael Sheridan 34’, Scott Robson 49’, 55’, 60’, Alex Bowden 65’)

Manawatu Division 3

In this week's game of the round, we had PN Marist Park Rangers taking on Levin AFC Sports. PN Marist Park Rangers came from behind in a high-scoring contest to defeat Levin AFC Sports 5–3 in a thrilling display of attacking football. Levin took control early with first-half goals from Zane Hartwell in the 31st minute and Oscar O’Brien in the 35th, giving the visitors a deserved 2–0 lead at halftime. PN Marist responded early in the second half through Jani Shofi, only for Hartwell to score his second in the 54th and restore Levin’s two-goal advantage. From there, the momentum shifted dramatically. Amotai Scott-Kawana and Nelson Braddon-Parsons scored in quick succession in the 67th minute to level the game at 3–3. With the match hanging in the balance, Shofi stepped up again—completing his hat-trick with goals in the 80th and 89th minutes to seal an impressive comeback victory for the home side. The result was a testament to Park Rangers’ resilience and attacking intent, while Levin will be left to reflect on what might have been after a strong first half.

Groombridge Electrical Feilding Utd C Team 11 (Jacob Roberts 20’, Peter Kapea 33’, 47’, 80’, Kayden Bremner 41’, 77’, 88’, Liam Ryan 42’, Nick Hanly 60’, Liam Foster 70’, Gamied Fredericks 82’)

DSC Vikings 0

CAC PN Marist Greenies 3 (Damien Hinch 34’, 37’, Gareth Stone 90+4’)

SUBWAY Massey University FC Rigs 1 (Noah Jones 17’)

Takaro AFC Bua United 3 (Sharang Sharma 15’, Asween Kumar 39’, 76’)

North End Vets 1 (Ruairidh Morrison 58’)

Manawatu Division 4

In this week's game of the round, we had RSM Legends taking on Chillmax Takaro AFC Glory. Chillmax Takaro AFC Glory survived a second-half fightback to claim a 4–3 win over RSM Legends in a thrilling encounter filled with goals, momentum swings, and dramatic moments. The visitors got off to a blistering start, racing to a 3–0 lead within the first ten minutes. Teslim Raheem opened the scoring in the 5th minute, followed quickly by goals from Jordyn Robinson-Human and Jamey Cocks in the 9th and 10th minutes respectively. Robinson-Human then added his second—and Takaro’s fourth—in the 64th minute to seemingly put the match out of reach. But RSM Legends refused to fold. Jayden van Timmeren pulled one back in the 53rd minute, and Samuel Hill added another in the 72nd to spark a comeback. Van Timmeren struck again in the 88th minute, making it 4–3 and setting up a tense finish. Despite late pressure from the hosts, Takaro held on to secure a vital three points and a memorable away win. The result showcased their attacking firepower and early dominance, while RSM Legends will take heart from their resilience and late surge.

McDonalds Feilding Utd Development (Win by Default)

DSC Rangers

PN Marist Rewa (Match abandoned)

Levin AFC Social

Watson Intergrity PN Marist Celts (Win by Default)

Post Office Hotel Pahiatua FC

Takaro Awatapu United 0

RSM Hustlers 0

Manawatu Division 5

In this week's game of the round, we had Jennian Homes Feilding United Men’s Social taking on Manawatu Plunderers FC. Jennian Homes Feilding United Men's Social continued their strong form with a convincing 4–2 win over Manawatu Plunderers FC in an open and entertaining contest. Bruce Noel opened the scoring in the 35th minute to give Feilding the lead heading into halftime. Ross Thomson then doubled the advantage early in the second half with a tidy finish in the 55th minute.

Manawatu responded to close the gap, but goals from Thanakrit Poungsang in the 68th and Joshua Hart in the 78th all but sealed the result for the hosts. The Plunderers added a second late on, but it wasn’t enough to threaten Feilding’s grip on the match. It was a balanced display from the home side—clinical in front of goal and composed throughout. The result keeps them well positioned as the season nears its business end, while the Plunderers will look to bounce back after a spirited but ultimately unsuccessful outing.

Smart Phone Repairs PN Marist Royals 1 (Amory Yarwood 73’)

Takaro AFC Bench Warmers 1 (Goal Scorer Unknown)

Woodville AFC 1sts 1 (Lereagan Gounden 57’)

Drillco North End Socials 0

Manawatu Masters

In this week's game of the round, we had Sportz Bar Whanganui Athletic Cosmos Wanganui Marist Wanderers. Wanganui Marist Wanderers edged a narrow 1–0 victory over Sportz Bar Whanganui Athletic Cosmos in a tightly contested match decided by a single first-half goal. The decisive moment came in the 32nd minute when Chee Khai Lim found the back of the net to give the Wanderers the lead. From that point, both sides battled hard, with Cosmos pushing for an equaliser and the Wanderers defending with discipline and organisation. Despite some promising build-up play and sustained second-half pressure, Cosmos were unable to break down a well-structured Marist defence. The visitors managed the final stages of the match well, holding on for a clean sheet and all three points. It was a gritty and professional performance from the Wanderers, while Cosmos will be left frustrated after a competitive display that deserved more.

RSM Old Boys 2 (Cam Hadfeild 12’, Jamie Montenergro 56’)

Levin AFC Masters 6 (Brent Tucker 4’, 51’, 72’, Alan Young 7’, Christopher Garwood Bennett 42’, 77’)

O’Briens Plumbing & Bathroomware Feilding United Masters (Win by Default)

RSM A’s

PN Marist Banshees 1 (Richard Lawton 90+3’)

Advanced Accounting Takaro AFC Rebels 3 (Matt Greig 50’(OG), Madz Buchanan 58’, Josh Draper 65’)

MKM PN Marist Shamrock Rovers 6 (Tristian Blignault 42’, 85’, 86’, Mauro Battistella 49’, Matthew Vangioni 67’, Marcus Watson 88’)

JRM Automotive PN Marist Dunshaegans 0

Manawatu Women's Championship

In this week's game of the round, we had GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic Women hosting Chapple Architecture PN Marist Mayhem. Chapple Architecture PN Marist Mayhem kept up their strong push for the title with a solid 2–0 away win over GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic Women. After an evenly matched first half, Torijan Lyne-Lewis opened the scoring in the 54th minute to give Marist the edge. From there, the visitors grew into the game, controlling possession and limiting Whanganui’s chances. Siobhan Patterson doubled the lead in the 82nd minute, sealing an important three points and another clean sheet in what has become a consistent run of results for the Mayhem. With this result, Marist continue to build momentum in their pursuit of the league title. Whanganui Athletic battled throughout and showed resilience, but couldn’t find a way through a composed and clinical Marist side.

Central Business Innovation NP Rangers Womens 1sts (Win by Default)

Wallace Roofing Takaro AFC X-Force

Massey University FC Womens Reserves 0

Isles Construction PN Marist Women’s Reserves 5 (Ella Doocey 32’, Caylee Fergus 36’, 78’, 88’, Hannah Marginson 63’)

Levin AFC Womens Prems 2 (Brooke Langtry 4’, Ella Holmes 10’)

Rosco’s Bulk Yard Feilding Utd AFC Women’s 1sts 1 (Alison Wharewera 51’)

Manawatu Women’s Division 2

In this week's game of the round, we had MKM PN Marist Mysteries taking on One Staff Takaro AFC Turtles.  One Staff Takaro AFC Turtles delivered a commanding attacking performance to defeat MKM PN Marist Mysteries 7–3 in a high-scoring and action-packed match. Tessa Key was the standout, netting four goals (9’, 37’, 57’, 68’) in a superb individual display. Sammy Dingley (34’), Monique Roberts (42’), and Janna Hurley (65’) also added their names to the scoresheet as Takaro surged to a dominant lead by the midway point of the second half. Marist Mysteries showed grit and kept pushing, with Ashlee Short scoring twice in the 61st and 75th minutes, and Phillipa Hay adding a late consolation in the 88th. Despite the effort, the gap was too much to close, as Takaro’s early and clinical finishing proved decisive. The win strengthens the Turtles’ credentials as one of the most dangerous attacking teams in the competition, while the Mysteries will take encouragement from their second-half fightback.

Levin AFC Women's Reserves 1 (Ella Holmes 21’)
Transport Maintenance Feilding Women’s Social 1 (Sara-Jane Cooper 90’)

Waireka Trust Woodville AFC Women 0
Freedom Plus PN Marist Evergreenz 5 (Kelly Spencer 18’, Jennifer Wagner 22’, 44’, Amy Burland 24’, Learne De Vries 28’)

Article added: Tuesday 05 August 2025