Men’s Central League 2

This week saw Palmerston North United travel down to Hutt Park to play Stop Out Sports Club who were looking to improve their slow start to the season. As expected the first half started with both teams doing their best to feel the opposition out this led to a few shots from both clubs but nothing to really trouble either keeper so nil all at the break. The second half open up a bit more as both teams chased a decisive first goal. Stop Out thought they had got themselves on the scoreboard but the Palmerston North United Defence made sure the scores stayed locked as they cleared the ball off the line midway through the second half. Stop Out were then denied by the Palmerston North United keeper as he parried a shot destined for the corner of the net over the bar. Nil all the final score.  

Round 3 Results

Stop Out Sports Club – 0
Palmerston North United – 0

Watson Integrity PN Marist FC – 2 (Darren Juru 6’, 50’)
Lower Hutt City AFC – 4 (Jherson Heredia 32’, Andrew Fitzpatrick-Cockram 47’, 64’, James Ferguson 68’)

Douglas Villa AFC Badcock Law Magpies – 4 (Tremaine Rimene-Albrett 50’, Josh McMenamin 74’, Andrew Cox 80’, Christopher Cox 85’)
Te Kotahitanga FC Men’s Firsts – 2 (Liam Barry 24’, 82’)

Tawa AFC – 4 (Lachlan Hill 26’, 33’, 48’, Ethan Phelan 73’)
Langley Twigg Taradale AFC – 3 (Zac Madsen 52’, Jonny McNamara 84’, 90’)

Suchy & Co Realty Ltd FC Western – 1 (Jordi Fettis 10’)
Seatoun AFC – 2 (Mathew Milton 17’, John Bobs Daly 30’)

Game of Round 4

19.4.25 1445 Arena Turf 1      Watson Integrity PN Marist FC vs Suchy & Co Realty Ltd FC Western

This week sees Watson Integrity Marist FC play host to Suchy & Co Realty Ltd FC Western. Both team will be eager to bounce back from loses last time out and pick up 3 points in what looks set to be a close and exciting contest.

Women’s Central League

Manawatu Knitting Mills PN Marist FC welcomed a Waterside Karori side who so far this season had struggled to get themselves going. It was Waterside Karori who found there way on to the scoreboard first when Marist defender Melissa McKenna was in the wrong place at the wrong time as the ball bounced off the keeper then ricocheted off her and into the back of the net. Waterside Karori then doubled their lead when Nicola Ross scored midway through the first half. Late in the first half Karori added a 3rd as Rhianna Houghton got her name on the scoresheet. Midway through the second half Karori put the game out of reach when Nicola Ross netted her second of the day.  The last 10 mins saw Manawatu Knitting Mills PN Marist FC  score through Isabella Yarwood

Round 2 Results

Manawatu Knitting Mills PN Marist FC – 1 (Isabella Yarwood 85’)
Waterside Karori Middleware – 4 (Melissa McKenna (OG) 4’, Nicola Ross 20’, 63’, Rhianna Houghton 38’)

Alexia Stoddart Miramar Rangers AFC – 0
Victoria University Women’s 1st – 0

Excel Refrigeration Moturoa AFC – 0
Powerex Petone 1st Team – 2 (Phoebe Gray 49’, Kyra Elder 90’)

Wellington United Diamonds – 6 (Amelie Deane 14’, Carolyn O’Reilly 38’, 54’, Taylor Watson 44’, Hannah Pilley 64’, Lara Smith 69’)
Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United – 0

Wellington Phoenix Academy U18 – 7 (Katie Pugh 14’, Isabella Temple 23’, Kya Solomon 45’, Grace Bartlett 59’, 76’, Holly Robins 62’, Mackenzie Bryant 90’)
Shadow Solutions Taradale AFC – 1 (Maddy Hughes 44’)

Game of Round 4

 18/4/2025 13.30 Taradale #1    Shadow Solutions Taradale AFC vs Wellington United Diamonds. Good Friday sees an exciting fixture as Shadow Solutions Taradale AFC welcome last years league winners Wellington United Diamonds who have started the season in the same vein as last year. .

YORB Western Premiership

In the game of the round, we had Whanganui Athletic taking on Wanganui City in the local derby. Both sides, eager to take the bragging rights. City were looking to bounce back after an opening round defeat whilst Athletic were looking to start their season brightly after a round 1 bye. The first half was a tight affair with both sides not giving an inch. However, in the 39^th minute Athletic took the lead into half time thanks to a goal from Victor Nwankwo. Wanganui City came out in the second half determined to get themselves back into the game. Despite their efforts Athletic held strong and in the 61^st minute took a crucial 2 goal lead, thanks to Jordan Joblin-Hall. Wanganui City didn't let this deter them and in the 78^th minute captain Max Davidson stepped up to make the score 2-1 and create a thrilling finish. Wanganui City threw everything to get an equalizer but Athletic managed to hold on to take a hard earned 2-1 victory.  A game worthy of a derby fixture.

Team Campbell- Harcourts Feilding Utd AFC Men’s 1sts 1 (Matthew Fellingham 24’)
Chillmax Takaro AFC Jokers 2 (Michael Whitmore 17’,31’)

NP Physiotherapy FC Western 1 (Shaun Bracegirdle 54’)
Signature Homes Palmerston North United 2 (Cole Dryden 8’, Ethan Riley 87’)

Youm PN Marist Men’s Reserves 0
Levin AFC 6 (Nathan Schischka 21’, Olly James 38’,56’, Toby James 45+3’, Jordan Calder 83’, Cody Stewart 90+3’)

Next Week's Game of the Round: Chillmax Takaro AFC Jokers vs YOUM PN Marist Reserves

A local derby between two contrasting forms. Takaro are looking to continue on their perfect start whilst Marist will be looking to stop this and bounce back from their heavy defeat last weekend.

Horizons Championship

Feilding Utd AFC Men’s Reserves hosted Whanganui Athletic Reserves in the game of the round. Both teams were coming off victories in round 1 and eager to continue on their winning starts. The first 30 minutes were a close, tight affair with neither side taking full control. However, from the 30^th minute it was all Athletic and in a 15-minute burst took the game away from Feilding. It started in the 31^st' minute thanks to a goal from Ryan Donaldson. Up step captain Thomas Pearce with two clinical finishes in the 37^th' and 45^th minute to give Athletic a deserved 3-0 lead at halftime. Feilding Reserves came out determined in the second half to try and get back into the game. However, in the 75^th minute Hayden Stead killed off any hope to make the score 4-0 to Athletic. This would be how the game would end, a convincing win for Whanganui Athletic Reserves.

Isles Construction PN Marist Inter 2 (Nicolas 81’, Charlie Lawton 84’)
Wanganui City 0

Levin AFC Reserves 0
Chillmax Takaro Titans 2 (Aaron Toki 37’, Tj Matenga 55’)

Palmerston North United Development 1 (Carlo Hodgson 14’)
Linton FC 1sts 2 (Donte Sok 11’, Josh Dagnall 65’)

Next Week's Game of the Week: Palmerston North United Development vs Chillmax Takaro AFC Titans

Two sides who have had near identical starts to their seasons. This sures to be a cracking fixture.

Manawatu Division 2

The game of the week saw RSM Wrinkles take on JG Residential North End Old Boys. This fixture historically has been close to call and the first half was no different. The Wrinkles got off to a perfect start in the 8^th minute thanks to their goal scoring machine Yay Pay Tha. Both sides shared opportunities, but the first half would end 1-0. Whatever was said in the Wrinkles camp at halftime worked wonders as they came out as a completely different team. In a 20-minute burst they managed to take full control of the game and put it out of reach. It all started early in the second half when Joey Thomas and Yay Pay Tha scored in the 48^th and 49^th minute respectively to make it 3-0. Luke Radford scored in the 62^nd minute to make it 4. Diego Rojas would then put the icing on the cake and make it 5 in the 79^th minute. William Hodge would grap a late consolation in the 85^th minute but the score would end 5-1 to Wrinkles. A comprehensive victory and one that will put the rest of the league on red alert.

Freedom Plus PN Marist Bulldogs 11 (Markeo Silva 8’, 27’, 46’, 73’, Rossen Kostourkov 16’, 69’, Sam Roebuck 19’, Kurtis Mctamney 70’, Lochie Mctamney 78’, Kent Stockman 90’,90’)

Levin AFC Colts 1 (Hunter Adsett 47’)

Massey University FC Good Guys 3 (Michael Hilson 38’, Ben Porter 73’, Stefan Heasman 87’)

Takaro United 1 (Yaakob Mohamed 34’)

Next Week's Game of the Week: JG Residential North End Old Boys vs Freedom Plus PN Marist Bulldogs

North End will be looking to bounce back from defeat whilst Marist will be looking to continue on their winning momentum.

Manawatu Division 3

In this week's game of the round, we saw CAC PN Marist Greenies take on PN Marist Park Rangers in the Marist derby. Both teams would have been eager to take bragging rights back to the clubrooms. It would be Marist Park Rangers that would take the early lead thanks to a goal from Zach Murray in the 11^th minute. Marist Greenies did not let this deter them and in the 37^th minute managed to find an equlaizer thanks to Damien Hinch. The score would end 1-1 at halftime in a tight encounter. The second half would continue very much the same as first. Park Rangers managed to restore their lead with a goal from Jani Shofl Rahman in the 55^th minute. In a back-and-forth game no team was able to take full advantage. With less than 10 to go the Greenies managed to level the game again and create a thrilling finish thanks to a goal from Anton Ross in the 82^nd minute. Both teams threw everything into getting a result, but it would in a 2-2 stalemate.

Massey University Rigs 3 (Oliver Douglas 29’, Alex Kilkelly 31’, Noah Jones 41’)

DSC Vikings 3 (Goal scorers Unknown)

North End Vets 0

The Mad Butcher Takaro AFC Fury 6 (Logan Wald 2’, Justin Turner 19’, 59’, Luke Chapman 52’, Ajit Thapa 85’, Jonathon O’Brien 88’)

Takaro AFC Bua United 0

Groombridge Electrical Feilding Utd C Team 2 (Kayden Bremner 11’, Adam Zentveld 68’)

Next Week's Game of the Round: Groombridge Electrical Feilding Utd C Team vs CAC PN Marist Greenies

Last year's winners will be continuing to keep pressure on Takaro AFC Fury while Marist Greenies will want to take all three points. A great game in store.

Manawatu Division 4

In this week's game of the round, we had RSM Hustlers hosting Chillmax Takaro AFC Glory. Both these sides had convincing wins in their opening fixtures. In a game where neither side could take full control and finish their chances it ended in a nil all draw. Two quality sides could not be separated after 90 minutes.

Watson Intergrity PN Mairst Celts 14 (Goal scorers Unknown)

Palmy Rewa Marist 1 (Goal Scorer Unknown)

Post Office Hotel Pahiatua FC 2 (Liam Williamson 49’, 2^nd Goal scorer Unknown)

DSC Rangers 4 (Sam Raffaelli 25’, 56’, Aaron Kirton 40’, Nicholas Sowerby 80’)

Takaro Awatapu United 2 (Benjamin Stead 58’, Alex Yeatman 89’)

McDonalds Feilding Utd Development 6 (Kayden Mills 12’, Dan O’Brien 54’, Reid O’Brien 65’, Ben Ward-Smith 73’, Connor Hills 80’, Joshua Wright 89’)

Levin AFC Social 8 (Goal Scorers Unknown)

RSM Legends 1 (Jason Baylis 46’)

Manawatu Division 5

In this week's game of the round, we had Manawatu Plunderers FC playing against Drillco North End Socials. Plunderers were looking to continue their winning streak whilst North End were looking to bounce back from a heavy defeat in round one. Unfortunately, Plunderers took control from the opening whistle and never looked back. They took a four-nil lead into halftime thanks to goals from Sam Gregory (1’,14’), Jon Clearwater (31’) and George Dempster (44’). The second was very much the same as Plunderers added four more goals to their halftime tally. Jo Clearwater added another in 55^th minute, two were scored by Sam Griffith in the 50^th and 75^th minutes and one scored late by William Dempster in the 88^th minute. Plunderers ending deserved 8-0 winners in a commanding display.

Smart Phone Repairs PN Mairst Royals 6 (Andrew Forsyth 12’(OG), Paul Hogg 12’(OG), Cristiano Yarwood 26’, 81’, Ankit Rawat 38’,41’)

Woodville AFC 1sts 1 (Caleb Teulon 75’)

Jennian Homes Feilding United Men’s Social 0

Takaro AFC Bench Warmers 5 (Bradley Gillard 5’, 38’, 45+1’, Ricki Le Mar-Walker 22’,59’)

Next Week's Game of the Round: Takaro AFC Bench Warmers vs Manawatu Plunderers FC

Two teams that are two convincing wins from two. Who will be the first to drop points? This should be an exciting, high scoring affair.

Manawatu Masters

In this week's game of the round, we had Spotz Bar Whanganui Athletic Cosmos hosting PN Mairst Banshees. Both sides were coming off convincing victories in round one. After a tight first 20 minutes Whanganui Athletic kicked into gear thanks to a goal from Anthony Bell in the 22^nd minute. This was just the beginning and in a 10-minute barrage added another three goals to his tally. Goals in the 37^th, 44^th and 45+2 gave Whanganui Athletic a 4-0 nil lead at halftime with all goals coming from Anthony Bell. PN Marist Banshees came out in the second half determined to get back into the game. Unfortunately, the damage was done in the first half and Whanganui Athletic win again 4-0 to remain joint top of the table.

Wanganui Marist Wanderers 1 (Andrew Gilberd 82’)

RSM A’s 2 (Ian Robinson 17’, Matthew McCallum 23’)

JRM Automotive PN Marist Dunshaegans 0

Levin AFC Masters 8 (Jay Wehipelhana 5’,55’, Brent Tucker 10’, 20’, 40’, Brendon Davis 25’, Llia Nechaev 70’, Mark Gallagher 80’)

MKM PN Marist Shamrock Rovers 2 (Scorers Unknown)

O’Briens Plumbing & Bathroomware Feilding United Masters 4 (Correy Kotuhi 22’,42’, Ross Thompson 28’, Gamied Fredericks 34’)

RSM Old Boys 2 (Scorers Unknown)

Advanced Accounting Takaro AFC Rebels 4 (Scorers Unknown)

Next Week's Game of the Round: PN Marist Banshees vs RSM Old Boys

PN Marist will be looking to go 2 from 2 whilst the Old Boys will be looking to kick start their season.

Manawatu Women's Championship

In this week's game of the round, it was the battle of the Marists, Mayhem versus Reserves. It would be Mayhem who would take an early 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Jessica Mason (4^th minute) and Nicole Robinson (14th minute). The Reserves fought back in the 22^nd minute to make it 2-1 with a goal from Chardonnay Ross Elvin. It would end this scoreline at halftime with both teams very much in the game. The experience of Mayhem shone through the beginning of the second as goals to Jaimee Leader (49^th minute) and Sarah Hughes (59^th and 62^nd minutes) extended their lead to 5-2. Another goal by Torijan Lyne-Lewis in the 80^th minute made it 6-2. Credit to the reserves, they never gave up and we were rewarded with a second goal to Hannah Marginson in the 88^th minute. The end score would remain 6-2 to Marist Mayhem.  

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

NP Rangers AFC Women’s 1sts 9 (Gracey Edgcombe 19’, 32’, 73’, 90’, Zoe Mackenzie 47’, Mya Watkins 55’, 60’, Ruby Stenning 65’, 67’)

GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic Women 7 (Vanya Apiata-Hodgkinson 21’, 23’, 42’, Lana O’Connor 44’, Annabel Bielby 60’, Libby Hobbs 61’, Kaitlin Ahonen 89’)

Massey University FC Women's Reserves 0

Levin AFC Womens Prems 2 (Ella Holmes 5’, Brooke Langtry 8’)

Wallace Roofing Takaro AFC X-Force 3 (Kowhai Eynon-Hudson 20’,Waimereni Hudson 69’,80’)

No games next weekend.

Manawatu Women's Division 2

This week's game of the week was played between Dannevirke Sports Club Valkyrie and One Staff Takaro AFC Turtles. Both teams were eager to win this one with the game being tight from the very start. The game ended in a 2-2 draw with both teams having opportunities to take all three points. Dannevirke's goals came in the 35^th and 75^th minute thanks to Kath Smith and Elizabeth Laws respectively. Takaro’s goals came in the 65^th and 85^th minutes thanks to Monique Roberts and Janna Hurley.

MKM PN Marist Mysteries 4 (Ariana Fitzsimons 5’, 15’, 30’, 55’)

Daikin Takaro AFC Harlequins 3 (Jade Butcher 50’, Tash Jankiewicz 75’, Madison Prescott 80’)

Waireka Trust Woodville AFC Women 0

Transport Maintenance Feilding Women’s Social 5 (Ally Madgwick 6’, 55’, Eden Surville 40’, 59’, Nicola Bright 61’)

Freedom Plus PN Marist Evergreenz Win by Default

Levin AFC Womens Reserves

No games next weekend

Article added: Wednesday 16 April 2025