Men’s Central League 2

It was your cliched Game of 2 halves when Watson Integrity PN Marist played hosts to Suchy & Co Realty Ltd FC Western with the home team scoring inside 10 minutes through Campbell Wallace then Dominic Richmond converted from the spot less than 5 minutes later. FC Western found themselves back in the contest when Jack Flood netted his penalty opportunity to cut the PN Marist lead to 1 just before the half.  The second half saw neither team able to find the back of the net until second half substitute Jack Gunson scored to level the scores. FC western then claimed all 3 points when Flood scored his second of the day very late on. 

Round 3 Results

Watson Integrity PN Marist FC – 2 (Campbell Wallace 10’, Dominic Richmond (PEN) 14’)
Suchy & Co Realty Ltd FC Western – 3 (Jack Flood (PEN) 42’ 90’, Jack Gunson 77’)

Langley Twigg Taradale AFC – 1 (Jared Cunniff 32’)
Stop Out Sports Club – 1 (Daryn Whyte 90’)

Lower Hutt City AFC – 3 (James Ferguson 35’, Aaron Allan 90’ Jacob Harris 90’)
Palmerston North United – 2 (Anthony Jones 26’, 83’)

Tawa AFC – 1 (Oliver Story 59’)
Te Kotahitanga FC Men’s Firsts – 1 (Patrick Hughes 85’)

Seatoun AFC – 1 (Divin Bissielo 45’)
Douglas Villa AFC Badcock Law Magpies – 1 (Simon Mazey 84’)

Game of Round 4

25.4.25 1215 Memorial Park 1      Palmerston North United vs Langley Twigg Taradale AFC

Memorial Park plays host this week when Palmerston North United plays hosts to Langley Twigg Taradale AFC. Palmerston North United will be looking to bounce back after a disappointing loss last time out while Taradale will be looking to build on the 1 all draw they got last week against Stop out.

Women’s Central League

Round 2 Results

Quick fire goals to Farina Anchico and Hannah Pilley had the visiting Wellington United Diamonds team ahead inside 15minute when they travelled up to Taradale Park to face Shadow Solutions Taradale AFC. Achinco then grabbed a second just before the end of the first half giving the visitors a 3 goal lead going into the break. The second half saw more of the same as Wellington United scored 3 more times during the second half first to Natalie Olson who continued her hot start to the season infront of goal. Carolyn O’Reilly then grabbed herself a brace as the defending champions ran our 6-0 winners.

Shadow Solutions Taradale AFC – 0
Wellington United Diamonds – 6 (Farina Anchico 3’, 38’, Hannah Pilley 15’, Natalie Olson 58’, Carolyn O’Reilly 60’, 79’)

Powerex Petone 1st Team – 5 (Emmy Lantz 21’, Phoebe Gray 25’, Pepi Olliver-Bell 48’, 54’, 58’)
Alexia Stoddart Miramar Rangers AFC – 1 (Iris Reweti-Gould 74’)

Manawatu Knitting Mills PN Marist FC – 3 (Amber Mahoney 56’, 60’, Isabella Yarwood 73’)
Excel Refrigeration Moturoa AFC – 1 (Sasha Rasmussen 14’)

Waterside Karori Middleware – 3 (Nicola Ross 7’, 90’, Rhianna Houghton 79’)
Kitchens By Healey Palmerston North United – 0

Game of Round 5

 26/4/2025 12.30 Onuku Taipari Domain #1        Excel Refrigeration Moturoa AFC vs Waterside Karori Middleware

This week sees Excel Refrigeration Moturoa AFC welcome a Waterside Karori Side who have started to find their form with back to back victories. Moturoa will be looking to slow them down and grab a crucial 3 points to springboard their season in the right direction.

Men’s Federation Cup

In the game of the round, we had TSH Moturoa AFC hosting Wanganui City FC 1sts at Onuku Taipari Domain. On paper this was sure to be a close encounter and the game didn't disappoint. Both teams were locked together until the 76^th minute when Wanganui City took the lead thanks to Levi Hoekstra. With time running out Moturoa never gave up and in the 88^th minute managed to equalise late thanks to a goal by Dean Wilson. Going into extra time both teams created opportunities as the game was end to end. However, in the 23^rd minute of extra time Quadri Agbelekale stepped up to put Wanganui City ahead again. Moturoa would not give up and replied almost instantly in the 24^th minute of extra time thanks to Logan Hislop. Despite both teams' efforts the game would remain 2-2 and go to penalties. Unfortunately, a winner must be decided and Moturoa would prevail to win 3-1 in penalties. A cracking game of cup football between two evenly matched sides.

Hawera Kitchen Ltd Hawera FC 0

Signature Homes Palmerston North United 3* (Win by default)

Team Campbell- Harcourts Feilding Utd AFC Men’s 1sts 2 (Matthew Fellingham 62’, Tommi Hart 74’)

Peggy Gordon’s NP Rangers AFC 8 (Domenico Sqartriti 10’, 25’, 61’, 78’, Lewis Cumberledge 13’, 85’, Niall Legget 45+1’, 73’)

Next Game of the Round: Chillmax Takaro AFC Jokers hosting GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic Reserves. Both teams have had perfect starts in the Western Premiership. This will be a cracking tie between two quality teams.

YORB Western Premiership

In this week’s game of the round, we had Chillmax Takaro AFC Jokers taking on Youm PN Marist Men’s Reserves at Skoglund Park. Takaro were looking to continue their perfect start while Marist were looking to bounce back from a heavy defeat with three points. The beginning was a very cagey affair with both sides not giving an inch. It wasn't until the 39^th minute that Marist scored thanks to Sam Hickmott. They would take an important 2 goal lead into halftime thanks to a Charles Parker goal in the 44^th minute. Takaro came out in the second half determined to get back into the game. They say a two nil scoreline is dangerous and Takaro proved this with goals in the 53^rd and 63^rd minutes thanks to Dylan Welch and Scott Burney. With the game looking like heading for a draw, up stepped Michael Whitemore as he continued his hot goal scoring form. Goals in the 80^th and 84^th minutes gave Takaro a 4-2 win and the all-important three points. Takaro remains hot on the heels of PNU at the top while Marist sits midtable in 6th place.

Wanganui City FC 1sts 2 (Charlie Meredith 18’, Max Davidson 62’)

Peggy Gordon’s NP Rangers AFC 1 (Lewis Cumberledge 7’)

NP Physiotherapy FC Western 0

GJ Gardner Homes Wanganui Athletic 7 (Ryan Holden 13’, Shaun Bracegirdle 30’ (OG), Zachary Farmer 37’,43’, Ahmed Cisse 44’, Draglisa Erakovic 77’, 90’)

Signature Homes Palmerston North United 4 (Jaiden Meyer 6’, Keelan Marson-Wood 11’,55’, Finlay Hobbs 36’)

TSH Moturoa AFC 1 (Ethan Webber 69’)

Next Week’s Game of the Round: No games due to Men’s Federation Cup

Horizons Men’s Championship

In this week's game of the round, we had Palmerston North United Development hosting Chillmax Takaro AFC Titans. Both teams have had solid starts to their league campaigns and are looking to get close to the front running teams. It would be Takaro who would take a 2-0 lead into hafltime thanks to Satore Chambers goals in the 10^th and 28^th minute. Palmerston North United Development would come out in the second half firing. Goals to Sendiron Enumbi (53’,64’) and Max Cowie (73’) would give them a tight 3-2 win over Takaro.

Wanganui City Reserves 3 (Regan Hanna 65’, Flynn Hogan 83’, Regan McRae 89’)

G.J. Gardner Homes Feilding Utd AFC Men’s Reserves 2 (Matthew Fellingham 22’, Aaron Gutierrez 42’)

Linton FC 1sts 1 (Liam Hain 17’)

Isles Construction PN Marist Inter 2 (Ramis Ali 3’,34’)

GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic Reserves 5 (Thomas Pearce 18’, 31’, Cristian Petersen 43’, Matt Gribble 53’, Caleb Richardson 84’)

Levin AFC Reserves 1 (Neil Auckram 23’)

Manawatu Division 2

In this week's game of the round JG Residential North End Old Boys taking on Freedom Plus PN Marist Bulldogs. Both teams are eager to keep close tabs on the top teams of the competition. It would prove to be the William Hodge show as he would score four (32’,53’,64’ and 79’) to give North End a 4-0 victory and three important points.

Levin AFC Colts 1 (Andrew Yan 7’)

Massey Good Guys 4 (Bailey Cooke 2’, Liam Wells 24’,65’, Oliver Douglas 60’)

Manawatu Division 3

In this week's game of the round, we had Groombridge Electrical Feilding Utd C Team hosting CAC PN Marist Greenies. Both teams were looking to keep in touch with Takaro Fury. From the start this was a tight game with neither side taking full advantage. With a draw looking very likely it was Jed Wilkins in the 86^th minute who came up with the late winner to give Marist all three points. A tight affair between two evenly matched sides that could have gone anyway. 

DSC Vikings 1 (Johnathan Ryklief 85’)

North End Vets 3 (Kudawashe Ngwerume 29’, Liam How 32’, Yann Mountou 73’)

Levin AFC Sports 2 (Zane Hartwell 30’, 41’)

Massey University FC Rigs 2 (Liam Wells 38’, Logan Amey 50’)

Manawatu Division 4

In this week's game of the round, we had DSC Rangers taking on RSM Hustlers. This proved to be a tight encounter. It would be Dannevirke who would get off to a good start taking a 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Jonathan Ryklief in the 34^th and 48^th minute. The Hustlers would fight back in the second half and goals from David Burrows (54^th minute) and Ryan Stockley (71^st minute) created a thrilling finish. After 90 minutes neither side could be seperated as it ended 2-2.

Palmy Rewa Marist 1 (Selveen Ram 82’)

RSM Legends 5 (Cameron Anderson 54’, Ryan Stockley 62’, Alexander Baylis 73’, Caleb Johanson 76’, James Harmer 84’)

McDonalds Feilding Utd Development 2 (Joshua Wright 50’, Dan O’Brien 90’)

Watson Integrity PN Marist 2 (Ronin Coppins 5’, 2^nd goal scorer unknown)

Chillmax Takaro AFC Glory 6 (Andrew Grubb 43’, Callum Coster 45’, Beau Hardy 47’, Jamey Cocks 60’, Jamie King 71’, Kyle Thompson 76’)

Takaro Awatapu United 1 (Pippin Batachel 5’)

Levin AFC Social 5 (Goal scorers Unknown)

Post Office Hotel Pahiatua FC 1 (Goal scorer Unknown)

Manawatu Division 5

In this week's game of the round was between Takaro AFC Bench Warmers and Manawatu Plunderers FC. Both teams have gotten of to perfect starts this season. It would be the Plunderers who would continue this form, winning the game 2-1 in a close encounter. Takaro AFC Bench Warmers goal came in the 29^th thanks to Bradley Gillard. Unfortunately, the Plunderers goal scorers are unknown.

Woodville AFC 1sts 1 (Joe Towersley 75’)

Jennian Homes Feilding United Men’s Social 2 (Goal Scorers Unknown)

Drillco North End Socials 0

Smart Phone Repairs PN Mairst Royals 13 (Cristiano Yarwood 2’, 13’, 30’, 61’, 70’, 90’, Ankit Rawat 6’, Alex Gaskell 9’, 37’ Kurtis Edwards 27’, 53’, Connor Dale 33’, Huy Huynh 50’)

Manawatu Masters

This week's game of the round was between PN Marist Banshees and RSM Old Boys. Both sides are fighting to start the season with two wins from two.  This was a feisty affair from the beginning with both sides wanting to win the physical battle. It would be PN Marist Banshees who would win 4-2. Darryl Newsome was the star for Marist with a Hatrick (46’, 49’, 63’) and a goal from Mark Cooke (90+2’). One of RSM Old Boys goal scorer was Nathan Bowden in the 60^th minute. The other scorer is unknown.

Levin AFC Masters 3 (llia Nechaev 50’, Jay Wehipeihana 52’, Samuel McIntyre 78’)

MKM PN Marist Shamrock Rovers 0

RSM A’s 5 (Robbie Laird 25’, Ian Robinson 52’, 65’, Dalin Wilson 66’, Isaac Dickerson 68’)

JRM Automotive PN Marist Dunshaegans 1 (Goal scorer Unknown)

Article added: Tuesday 22 April 2025