Weekly Review 9 – 10 August 2025.

Central League 2

Seatoun AFC Alexia Stoddart produced an impressive home performance to claim a valuable 3–1 victory over third-placed Mastercraft Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United. After a heavy defeat in their previous outing, Gabriel Tinnion opened the scoring in the 29th minute, giving the hosts a deserved lead going into halftime. Palmerston North United pushed hard after the break and were rewarded when Anthony Jones equalised in the 71st minute. However, In a dramatic conclusion, Tinnion struck twice deep into stoppage time (90’+3, 90’+8) to complete his hat-trick and seal all three points for the home side

Round Results

Seatoun AFC Alexia Stoddart – 3 (Gabriel Tinnion 29’, 90’+3’, 90’+8’)
Mastercraft Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United – 1 (Anthony Jones 71’)
 

Watson Integrity PN Marist FC – 3 (Mason Charlton 6’, Adam Cowan 68’, Nicholas Carrick 84’)
Stop Out Sports Club – 1 (Jared Cunniff 42’)
 

Lower Hutt City AFC – 0
Douglas Villa AFC Badcock Law Magpies – 0

Te Kotahitanga FC – 1 (Noah Robertson 7’)
Langley Twigg Taradale AFC – 1 (Zac Madsen 10’, Jonathan McNamara 54’)
 

Suchy & Co Realty Ltd FC Western – 2 (Benjamin Furze 87’, Connor Oliver-Rose 88’)
Tawa AFC – 0
 

Game of next Round

16.8.25 1500  Taradale Park #1                Langley Twigg Taradale AFC vs Suchy & Co Realty Ltd FC Western

League leaders FC Western head into this clash knowing that three points will secure them the title with games to spare. The visitors have been dominant all season and will be confident after their convincing 5–1 victory over Taradale in the opening round. For Taradale, he opportunity to upset and play spoilers to the league’s top side will be strong motivators. They will be aiming to improve on their previous showing and make things difficult for Western, who will want to wrap up the championship in style.

Women’s Central League

Excel Refrigeration Moturoa AFC put in a spirited performance at Onuku Taipari Domain but ultimately fell 3–1 to a well-drilled Wellington Phoenix Academy U18 side. The visitors started brightly, striking twice in quick succession through Kya Solomon (15’) and Bridie Jessica Christie (18’), showcasing their attacking quality and composure in front of goal. Moturoa responded with determination, and their persistence was rewarded just before halftime when Anna Hinton found the net in the 39th minute to halve the deficit. The second half saw Moturoa work hard to contain the Academy’s forward momentum and almost drew level but Jenna Barry’s effort not quite dipping enough and hitting the crossbar, but Phoenix eventually restored their two-goal advantage through a long range effort from Anais LeCarpentier (73’), effectively sealing the win. For Moturoa, the match was a reminder of their resilience and ability to compete against high-calibre opposition

Round Results

Excel Refrigeration Moturoa AFC – 1 (Anna Hinton 39’)
Wellington Phoenix U18 Academy – 3 (Kya Solomon 15’, Bridie Jessica Christie 18’, Anais LeCarpentier 73’)
 

Petone Powerex – 4 (Pepi Olliver-Bell 16’, 70’, Chelsea Whittaker 62’, 77’)
Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United – 0
 

MKM PN Marist FC – 0
Wellington United Diamonds – 9 (Natalie Olson 53’, 75’, 77’, 82’, 85’, 90’+3’, Jemma Catherwood 56’, 62’, Jemma Robertson 67’)
 

Waterside Karori Middleware – 6 (Renee Bacon 24’, 42’, Nicola Ross 28’, 45’, Taylor Cooper 49’, 82’)
Alexia Stoddart Miramar Rangers AFC – 2 (Iris Reweti-Gould 51’, 66’)
 

Victoria University Women’s – 3 (Nicole Baird 27’, Georgia Gardner 47’, 82’)
Shadow Solutions Taradale AFC – 2 (Own Goal 62’, Johanna Nieuwenhuis 65’)
 

Game of Round

17/8/2025 1100  Fraser Park                 Wellington Phoenix Academy U18 vs Manawatu Knitting Mills PN Marist FC

The Wellington Phoenix Academy U18 side will look to continue their strong form after a solid win over Excel Refrigeration Moturoa AFC last round Manawatu Knitting Mills PN Marist FC will be aiming to bounce back from a tough outing, having fallen to league winners Wellington United Diamonds in their previous match. Despite that result, they will be determined to put in a stronger performance and test the young Phoenix side.

Taranaki Championship 2025

NZ Forestry Peringa United returned to Peringa Park this past Saturday with a dominant performance to further strengthen their grip on second place in the standings. The home side showcased their consistency this season, blending a strong defensive unit with clinical attacking play. Peringa’s Marcus Powell-Cullingford continued his goal scoring for with a first half brace(24’, 34’) and a solid all-around display from the squad, including Chad Jones' goal (55’) before an own goal saw NPBHS down 4-0 (65’). Powell-Cullingford rounded out the game by completing his hattrick with a goal late on (86’). Peringa will be satisfied with their result and continue to pressure on the league leaders as they look to push for the top spot.

Round results

NZ Forestry Peringa United – 5 (Marcus Powell-Cullingford 24’, 34’, 86’, Chad Jones 55’, Own Goal 65’)
NPBHS 2^nd XI – 0
 

Hawera Kitchens Ltd Hawera FC – 4 (Hamish Mead 16’, Toby Stephens 61’, Jake Hitchcock 75’, 80’)
JLE Inglewood AFC – 2 (Joel Stewart 32’, 72’)
 

Cunningham Construction Kaitake FC – 7 (Jimmy Bevington 14’, Ollie Harris 33’, Kohen Hareb-Hine 48’, D’Angelo Squatriti 57’, 61’, 89’, Fynn Collier 85’)
Western Autos Moturoa AFC– 0
 

Game of Next Round

16/8/25 1200    Merrilands Domain #1              BTW NP Rangers AFC Oddbodz vs NZ Forestry Peringa United

It’s a top-of-the-table showdown as leaders BTW NP Rangers AFC Oddbodz host second-placed NZ Forestry Peringa United. Oddbodz have been in outstanding form this season and will be looking to maintain their position at the summit, while Peringa United know that an away win could blow the race wide open heading into the final rounds. With both sides capable of producing free-flowing attacking football and determined to assert their dominance, this clash has all the ingredients for a tense, high-quality contest.

Taranaki Div 2 Top 4

Round results

KP Joinery Waitara SC – 6 (Caleb Marsden 5’, 20’, Josh Perrett 38’, 71’,  Stephen Kibby 40’)
NP Rangers AFC Old Boys –0
 

Millwards Roofing FC Western – 3 (Default Win)
Charrua Kaponga SC – 0
 

Game of next round

16.08.2025       Manukorihi Park #1                   KP Joinery Waitara SC vs Millwards Roofing FC Western

It’s a top-of-the-table clash with the league title very much on the line as KP Joinery Waitara SC host Millwards Roofing FC Western. Both sides are level on points with just two games remaining, separated only by goal difference, making this fixture a potential title decider. Waitara will look to make the most of home advantage and maintain their narrow lead, while FC Western know that a victory here could see them leapfrog into first place at the most crucial stage of the season. With so much at stake and two evenly matched teams, fans can expect a tense, high-quality encounter where every challenge, pass, and shot could prove decisive.

Taranaki Div 2 Bottom 4

Round results

NPBHS Development – 1 (Jack Cleaver 83’)
Red Jacket Peringa Ballers – 4 (Tommy Huynh 44’, Nguyen Cong 61’, 78’, 81’)

 

NP Rangers AFC Young Boys – 1 (Austin Martin 88’)
Novotel Woodleigh FC – 3 (Faris Burwell 45’, 61’, Matthew Gillies 78’)

Game of next round

16.08.2025 1230           Peringa Park #1             Red Jacket Peringa Ballers vs Novotel Woodleigh FC

This weekend Red Jacket Peringa Ballers take on Novotel Woodleigh FC in what promises to be a closely fought contest. The Ballers currently sit on 21 points from 15 matches, with a balanced record of seven wins and eight losses, and will be eager to finish the season strongly in front of their home crowd. Woodleigh, five points adrift with a record of five wins, one draw, and nine defeats, will see this as an opportunity to close the gap and gain some momentum heading into the final round. Both sides have shown glimpses of quality throughout the season but will need consistency and composure to secure the points.

Taranaki Division 3 Top 6

The much-anticipated clash lived up to its billing as Wonder Minerals Kaponga SC and Vepo Plumbing FC Western played out a thrilling 2–2 draw at Victoria Park. Kaponga made the perfect start, with Brad Coad opening the scoring inside nine minutes, capitalising on early pressure to give the hosts the lead. FC western fought their way back into the contest and were rewarded just before the break when Timothy Coleman struck in the 44th minute to level the scores. The visitors carried that momentum into the second half, with Kyah Rowe finding the net five minutes after the restart to put FC Western ahead. However, Kaponga responded strongly, and Jack Matthews restored parity midway through the half. The result keeps the teams locked together in the standings.

Round results

Wonder Minerals Kaponga SC – 2 (Brad Coad 9’, Jack Matthews 65’)
Vepo Plumbing FC Western – 2 (Timothy Coleman 44’, Kyah Rowe 50’)
 

Pipeline Peringa United – 9 (Zach Henderson 3’, 11’, 23’, 38’, Kyle Theys 41’, Mario Diedricks 57’, 60’, Wing Wai Wong 70’, Nitin Khare 72’)
Inglewood AFC Div 2 – 0
 

Kitchen In Peringa Counter Attackers  – 2 (Daniel Clark 69’, Scorer Unknown)
Smith & Sons Eltham AFC – 5 (Brendon Gernhoefer 19’, Ezekiel Oliver 21’, Ryk Ferguson 22’, Shannon Bryant 32’, Benjamin Parrett 72’)
 

Game of Next Round

16.08.2025 1230 Peringa Park #2                       Pipeline Peringa United vs Vepo Plumbing FC Western

With just two matches remaining, Pipeline Peringa United stand on the brink of securing the league title. Six points clear at the top, a win here would seal the championship with a game to spare. Vepo Plumbing FC Western, however, won’t be arriving as passive participants. Sitting in fourth, they still have plenty to play for, including a potential climb into the top three. FC Western’s recent draw showed they can mix it with the league’s best, and they’ll be eager to disrupt Peringa’s celebrations. Expect Peringa to come out strong, driven by the chance to wrap up the title at home in front of their supporters, while FC Western will look to spoil the party and make their own mark on the season’s closing stages. The stakes, the form, and the occasion all point to a competitive and hard-fought encounter.

Taranaki Division 3 Bottom 6

McDonald Real Estate Stratford AFC claimed an important victory at Swansea Park, overcoming NP Rangers AFC D3 in a match that could prove decisive in shaping the final league standings. With just a point separating the sides before kick-off, Stratford were determined to make a statement and quickly found their rhythm. Ashneel Nadan broke the deadlock midway through the first half, giving the hosts a deserved lead heading into the break. Paul Bright doubled the advantage ten minutes into the second half, but NP Rangers kept themselves in the contest by pulling a goal back. Stratford, however, remained composed and sealed the result with a well-taken finish from Brody Savage in the 75th minute. The win not only pushes Stratford clear of their close rivals but also offers redemption after the disappointing result in the previous meeting between the teams. For NP Rangers, the defeat is a setback, but they remain in the hunt to improve their position in the final rounds.

Round results

McDonald Real Estate Stratford AFC – 3 (Ashneel Nadan 25’, Paul Bright 55’, Brody Savage 75’)
NP Rangers AFC D3 – 1 (Goal Scorer Unknown)
 

Orchard Contracting Ltd Hawera FC – 0
Michielsens Transport Ltd Waitara SC Div3 – 3 (Jacob Russ 50’, Anthony Kilpatrick 53’, Brodie Howe 78’)
 

TSH Moturoa AFC Div3  – 5 (Goal Scorers Unknown)
Rob Mason Electrical Group Woodleigh FC – 4 (Goal Scorers Unknown)
 

Game of Next Round

16.08.2025 1230 Manukorihi Park #2     Michielsens Transport Ltd Waitara SC Div3 vs TSH Moturoa AFC D3

With the season nearing its conclusion, both Michielsens Transport Ltd Waitara SC Div 3 and TSH Moturoa AFC D3 will be eager to finish strongly and climb as high as possible in the standings. Waitara will look to use home advantage to assert themselves early, aiming to turn recent promising performances into a winning result. Moturoa, meanwhile, will be determined to carry momentum into the final rounds and prove they can match their opponents in all areas of the pitch. Expect a competitive, hard-fought encounter with both sides motivated by the chance to finish their campaigns on a high

Taranaki Masters

Webber Building Kaitake FC HB’s secured the league title with a winning performance against closest challengers Shining Peak NP Rangers Masters at Merrilands Domain. Kaitake made a blistering start, with Michael Maxim opening the scoring inside four minutes. Maxim struck again just past the half-hour mark to double the visitors’ lead before Joseph Bailey gave NP Rangers hope with a well-taken goal shortly after. Any chance of a home comeback was dealt a blow early in the second half when Alexander Campbell extended Kaitake’s advantage, and despite periods of pressure from NP Rangers, the leaders saw out the match with their lead intack. The result moves Kaitake six points clear at the top with just one round remaining, wrapping up the title.

Round results

Shining Peak NP Rangers Masters – 1 (Joseph Bailey 33’)
Webber Building Kaitake FC HBs – 3 (Michael Maxim 4’, 31’, Alexander Campbell 59’)
 

Withers Coachlines Moturoa AFC Masters – 2 (Scorers Unknown)
Peringa United Masters – 2 (Thomas Brett 10’, Daniel Malone 35’)
 

Woodleigh Masters – 3 (Scorers Unknown)
Inglewood AFC – 1 (Caleb Van Buskirk 25’, 75’, Michael Feigler 40’, Eathan Rawson 85’)
 

Taranaki Women’s Championship 2025

Withers Coachlines Moturoa AFC Women continued their strong season with a 7–0 victory over Hipp Accounting Ltd Hawera FC at Turuturu Park. Moturoa wasted no time, with Talia Hinz opening the scoring in the 23rd minute before doubling the lead just seven minutes later. Hinz completed her hat-trick midway through the second half. Ashleigh Day contributed a brace of goals, further extending Moturoa’s advantage, while Kate Phipps and Lucy Morris also found the net to complete the emphatic win. Hawera fought hard but were unable to breach Moturoa’s solid. This result keeps Moturoa firmly on course for an undefeated campaign.

Round Results

Hipp Accounting Ltd Hawera FC – 0
Withers Coachlines Moturoa AFC – 7 (Talia Hinz 23’, 30’, 64’, Ashleigh Day 59’, 87’, Kate Phipps 68’, Lucy Morris 81’)
 

Tungsten Legal Stratford AFC – 4 (Tayte Hancock 25’, 38’, Emillie D’Ath 43’, Arna Bright 56’)
HEL Rimu NP Rangers Reserves – 2 (Scorers Unknown)
 

Central Taranaki Electrical Eltham AFC – 0
Waitara SC Women’s – 5 (Jacinda Shaw 35’, Own Goal 39’, Zoe Annemans 40’, Amy Reumers 42’, Charlotte Blackmore 60’)
 

Worley Woodleigh FC Women –0
Peringa United Ladies – 3 (Reem Johnston 7’, 81’, 83’, Darcy Holden 16’, Jennifer Stoiber 22’, Sophie Hui 26’, Maddie Black 54’, Judy Pue 70’)
 

Kaitake FC Women – 0
Inglewood AFC Women – 2 (Breeze Woodham 41’, Carla Kennedy 48’)

 

Article added: Tuesday 12 August 2025