Manawatu Weekly Football review – Round 10

8^th  and 9^th  August

Round 10 and it looked like the weather might have finally arrived, but nope not in the Manawatu! Here’s a few thoughts on the winner’s, losers and upsets from the latest round of Manawatu Football.

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YORB Horizons Premiership

Breakers Red Sox Reserves took on Athletic Reserves in Palmerston on the weekend. Athletic who are having a solid season were too good on the day taking the game 4-1. Anthony Floyd with a brace. North End reserves squared off against Feilding United and the 4-2 score line didn’t reflect how hard the home side had to work to secure all three points. Youngster Mitchell Dempster scoring and I think that’s three consecutive games he’s now scored in. Michael Whitmore keeping up his good scoring record for Feilding when he knocked one in on the 31^st minute. In the last match Massey hosted OneStaff PN Marist reserves out at Massey and it was a tight tussle. Neither side able to find the killer-blow and that was reflective in the 0-0 score. 

Round 11 key match: PNBHS feature again as their assault on the table demands they keep winning. An experienced North End side shouldn’t be taken lightly.

360 Logistics Championship.

Levin Reserves welcomes Feilding United reserves to a pristine Donnelly Park on Saturday and went about their business with ruthless efficiency. Nathan Stout with a brace for the home side. Red Sox A’s turned back time and the match between them and PNBHS 2^nd XI was a cracker. A six goal thriller ending all square in a game that both sides had their chance to win but neither could seal the deal. Highlight was the second half hattrick to Mathew Goacher. North End Veterans threw all they had at league leaders PN Marist Jokers, playing to farewell Liam Craw Jokers were pushed all the way and only scored the third in the 90+2 minute of the match. Cain Brown with the brace. In the last match Takaro and Massey played out an exciting match that had six goals in it. The Takaro side benefiting from two braces and taking the game 4-2. Gavin Eades with a notable brace on the day. 

Round 11 key match: PNBHS 2^nd XI v Feilding United Reserves. Feilding will want to bounce back after a tough game last weekend and PNBHS need to beat those above them to move up the league ladder.

Manawatu Division 2

A first half blitz from Resonant Masters saw them lead 3-0 at the break against club rivals Greenies. Brent Jaslarz finally scoring and getting the team underway after just four minutes. Wrinklies kept the pressure on Linton 1^st with a resolute 5-1 win against Levin Sports. Five different scorers for the Wrinklies and Campbell Devaney scored the last in the 77^th minute. A star studded Levin 3rds side played some lovely football against Massey in Levin, 1^st team coach Peter Vine able to stretch his legs as his side had a bye. Vine knocking in two for the home side. 

Manawatu Division 3

Celts were pushed all the way by the visiting Vikings and only a 72^nd minute goal by Harry Bills made the game safe. 2-0 to the home side. Saints marched on and were led by a Fabian Miranda hattrick to be too strong for North End Socials. Linton Reserves cause upset and tip league on its head by beating second place Massey Athletic 4-2. David Spencer at it again! Inter were in no mood to play nice as they met club rivals Fury. Inter making it a staggering 10 from 10 so far this season and setup a juicy winner takes all on Sunday against Massey Athletic. Isaiah Uych scoring a first half hattrick for Inter!

Manawatu Division 4

Jesters held off a spirited Glory side, Jesters overall dominance got them home. Craig Porter back in scoring form. Hustlers travelled to Dannevirke only to record their third 2-2 draw in a row! Levin development hosted Feilding development and had too much experience for the visitors. 5-0 by full-time. 

Masters

Jennian Homes Feilding United took a chance to put some daylight between themselves and nearest rivals Breakers RSM Legends. The home side prevailing 4-2. Hattrick and surely a shout from Kameron Greenless. Shamrock Rovers faced fellow club side Banshee’s and the Rovers held out to take the W 2-0. RSM Old Boys recorded a 6-3 win when they hosted Levin Vets on Saturday and moved them into third place on the table.

Manawatu Women’s Premiership

Massey Women’s reserves were left rueing mistakes as visitors Levin AFC came and took the points on Sunday. Hannah B taking full advantage and scoring freely for the visiting Levin side. Mayhem make it a whopping 10 from 10 as they defeated club rivals Evergreenz. Paige Charlton got Mayhem off to a flyer in the 7^th minute and Kristin Shearer finished it off in the 82^nd. 

Manawatu Women’s Championship

Avengers faced off against Misfits and the Avengers had the beating of their club side, 4-1. Sarah Buchanangot the ball rolling and Tina Phillips finished it off. Mysteries showed why they sit in second place and were too strong for Masseys Golden girls. Sarah Hughes on the scorecard again with a brace. Baby Blues didn’t hang around and were too strong on the day for the Clovers. Hawks are having a much improved season this year and earnt a 1-1 draw against Valkyrie.

Lotto Central Federation League

GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic continue to blaze the way after a 5-1 win against Isles Construction Massey University with Joshua Smith rocketing in a four goal haul. Peggy Gordon’s are still only two points behind them on the ladder when they had a big 2-6 away win over Alexander Electric Napier Marist when they travelled over for the Sunday match, doubles to Tre De John and Owen Smith for Rangers with Vince Mackirdy getting a consolation double for Napier. In the battle of third and fourth on the table is was third place Watsons PN Marist that won 1-2 when they travelled to Hawke’s Bay to take on Building King Havelock North Wanderers with the result now leaving last season’s Champions nine points away from Athletic at the summit. In the final match it was a thrilling local derby at Memorial Park between Breakers Red Sox and North End which ended 4-4 with Red Sox player Fletchar Leslie nailing a hat-trick. Levin had the Bye and get back in action this week against league front runners Athletic.

Women's Federation League

In the Woman’s Federation league, Withers Coachlines Moturoa put on a dominate display in their final home game of the season by beating bottom of the table Team Ritesh Football Whanganui 8-0. Jasmine Burnard-Leppinus was the pick of the players by scoring 4 goals for the team. The win see’s Moturoa crowned Federation league champions with still 2 games to go. In the other game Taradale AFC woman pulled of a great day by beating Isles Construction Massey University 2-0. Goals from Rubi Perano and Jamie Evans in both halfs secured an impressive win on the road from the team from Napier.

Article added: Tuesday 11 August 2020