East/West Premiership Playoff

This week we had the first leg of the East/West Premiership Playoff between GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic and HNW Big Barrel Premiers. The first leg of the East/West Premiership playoff concluded with GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic recording a 3–0 victory over HNW Big Barrel Premiers. The match, played away from home for Athletic, saw the visiting side take a decisive lead early in the first half, putting HNW on the back foot from the outset. Jordan Joblin-Hall opened the scoring in the 10th minute, followed by Cristian Petersen in the 14th minute. Victor Nwankwo added a third in the 29th minute, giving Athletic a strong advantage heading into the second half. Following the early goals, the pace of the game settled, with both teams working to maintain structure and respond to the scoreboard. HNW Big Barrel Premiers sought opportunities to reduce the deficit throughout the match, creating periods of pressure and looking for openings, but were unable to convert any chances. Athletic maintained their lead while managing the remainder of the game, keeping the scoreline intact until the final whistle. Despite the three-goal margin, the second half remained competitive, with both sides battling for control in midfield and looking to influence the outcome before the return leg. The result gives Whanganui Athletic a clear lead heading into the second leg, while HNW will need to respond strongly if they hope to overturn the deficit and keep their promotion ambitions alive.

Men’s Federation Cup

In the game of the round, we had NP Physiotherapy FC Western taking on YOUM PN Marist Men’s Reserves. NP Physiotherapy FC Western advanced to the Federation Cup final with a 3–0 win over YOUM PN Marist Men’s Reserves in the semi-final. The scoring came entirely in the first half, giving FC Western a commanding position heading into the break. Alman Kwan opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, followed by Benjamin Furze in the 33rd minute. Matthew Sanger completed the first-half scoring in the 44th minute to put the home side firmly in control. In the second half, FC Western maintained their lead without conceding, securing a clean sheet and confirming their place in the final. YOUM PN Marist Men’s Reserves were unable to mount a response, leaving FC Western to progress with a decisive victory. The win sets FC Western up for the Federation Cup final against Thirsty Whale NCR Reserves, where they will compete for the title after a strong performance in the semi-final.

Thirsty Whale NCR Reserves 3 (Benjamin Wade 32’, 53’, Finn Baragwanath 73’)

Chillmax Takaro AFC jokers 0

YORB Western Premiership

In the only game of the round, we had Peggy Gordon’s NP Rangers AFC hosting Team Campbell- Harcourts Feilding Utd AFC Men's 1sts. Peggy Gordon’s NP Rangers AFC finished their Western Premiership season with a 5–1 win over Team Campbell – Harcourts Feilding Utd AFC Men’s 1st. NP Rangers took the lead early through Niall Leggett in the 9th minute and added a second before halftime, with Leggett scoring again in the 40th minute. Domenico Squatriti contributed goals in the 19th and 70th minutes, and Gwylym Hamilton added a strike in the 29th minute. Charlie Hickmott scored a consolation goal for Feilding Utd in the 77th minute. The victory allows NP Rangers to conclude their season on a high note, finishing with momentum and strong attacking form. For Team Campbell – Harcourts Feilding Utd, the match marked the end of their campaign, closing the season with a challenging fixture but valuable experience to carry into the next year.

Horizons Championship

In this week's game of the round, we had Isles Construction PN Marist Inter taking on Linton FC 1sts. Isles Construction PN Marist Inter emerged victorious in a thrilling 5–4 contest against Linton FC 1sts. Marist Inter took control early, with Charles Parker scoring in the 3rd minute and Ali Raza Nouroz Ali adding goals in the 7th, 45'+1, and 52nd minutes. Blake Haswell extended the lead in the 64th minute, giving the visitors a commanding advantage. Linton FC fought back strongly, with Kyle Strydom scoring in the 21st minute, Alex Walczak in the 79th, and Jaxon ‘Boom’ Stacey netting twice in the 67th and 89th minutes. Their late surge made for a dramatic finish, but Marist Inter held on to claim the hard-fought 5–4 win. The match delivered end-to-end action and plenty of excitement, with both teams showing determination and attacking flair throughout.

Wanganui City Reserves 3 (Quadri Agbelekale 18’, Charlie Meredith 53’, Ryan Slight 59’)

G.J.Gardner Homes Feilding Utd AFC Men’s Reserves 1 (Douglas Venner 22’)

GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic Reserves 3 (Thomas Pearce 25’, 73’, Joseph Petersen 72’)

Palmerston North United Development 1 (Samuel Ross 27’)

Levin AFC Reserves 2 (Ethan Jansson 78’, Oliver James 90+2’)

Chillmax Takaro AFC Titans 1 (Satore Chambers 10’)

Manawatu Division 2

Congratulations to SUBWAY Massey University Good Guys for winning Manawatu Division 2 for 2025.

SUBWAY Massey University FC Good Guys delivered a dominant performance, defeating Takaro United 8–0 to secure the league title. The scoring started early with Liam Wells opening the accounts in the 6th minute, followed by Michael Wishnowsky in the 30th minute. Wells struck again in the 33rd minute, giving the Good Guys a commanding lead by halftime. In the second half, Sam Christophers scored twice (47', 78'), while Ryan Noble (55'), Stefan Heasman (64'), and Lachie Preston (87') completed the tally, rounding out an emphatic victory. The result confirmed SUBWAY Massey University FC Good Guys as league champions, highlighting their attacking strength and consistency throughout the season. Takaro United were unable to respond, leaving the Good Guys to celebrate a well-earned title.

JG Residential North End Old Boys (Win by Default)
RSM Wrinklies

Manawatu Division 3

In this week's game of the round, we had Groombridge Electrical Feilding Utd C Team hosting SUBWAY Massey University FC Rigs. Groombridge Electrical Feilding Utd C Team and SUBWAY Massey University FC Rigs played out an entertaining 2–2 draw. Feilding Utd opened the scoring in the 23rd minute through Peter Kapea, but SUBWAY Massey University responded in the 55th minute with Tim Justice finding the net to level the match. Feilding Utd regained the lead in the 76th minute via Kayden Bremner, only for Reuben Lovell to equalise for SUBWAY Massey University in the 83rd minute. The game remained evenly contested until the final whistle, with both sides showing determination and fighting spirit throughout. The 2–2 result reflected a balanced contest between the two teams.

The Mad Butcher Takaro AFC Fury 3 (Ross Hebden 56’, Bailey Forrest 62’, Luke Chapman 79’)
Levin AFC Sports 2 (Zane Hartwell 3’, goal scorer unknown)

PN Marist Park Rangers 1 (Nelson Braddon-Parsons 65’)

North End Vets 4 (Jonathan Bopenda 18’, 60’, Dylan Odell 30’, Liam Smither 74’)

CAC PN Marist Greenies 2 (Josh Houssenlodge 90+5’, Gareth Stone 90+8’)

Takaro AFC Bua United 5 (Sharang Sharma 6’, 45+2’, 78’, 90+2’, Javed Khan 90+1’)

Manawatu Division 4

In this week's game of the round, we had Watson Integrity PN Marist Celts taking on Takaro Awatapu United. Takaro Awatapu United claimed a 4–2 victory over Watson Integrity PN Marist Celts in a competitive encounter. PN Marist Celts opened the scoring through Kurtis Edwards in the 12th minute, but Benjamin Stead quickly equalised for Takaro Awatapu in the 17th minute. The teams traded goals in the second half, with Josh Zentveld (76') and Flynn Lees-Galloway (80') giving Takaro Awatapu a 3–1 lead. Harrison Hook scored for the Celts in the 86th minute to narrow the deficit, before Alex Yeatman sealed the 4–2 win for Takaro Awatapu in the 89th minute. The match featured end-to-end action, with both sides showing attacking intent and determination, but Takaro Awatapu ultimately secured the victory.

RSM Legends 2 (Samuel Hill 56’, 58’)
DSC Rangers 0

Chillmax Takaro AFC Glory 0

Levin AFC Social 2 (Wilson Palacio Montano 22’, 56’)

McDonalds Feilding Utd Development (Won by Default)

Post Office Hotel Pahiatua FC

PN Marist Rewa 2 (Des Biswa 65’, Pratish Sen 71’)

RSM Hustlers 2 (Quinn Crickett 47’, Craig Van Stratum 76’)

Manawatu Division 5

Congratulations to Smart Phone Repairs PN Marist Royals for winning Manawatu Division 5 for 2025. Smart Phone Repairs PN Marist Royals secured the league title following a 1–1 draw with Woodville AFC 1sts. Woodville opened the scoring early through Tony Hudson in the 15th minute, but PN Marist Royals quickly responded with Jack Pritchard in the 23rd minute to level the match. The draw was enough to confirm the Royals as league champions, reflecting a consistent and determined season. The team’s strong performances throughout the campaign have earned them the top spot, with their balance of attack and defense proving decisive in securing the league crown.

Manawatu Plunderers FC 7 (Goal scorer unknown)

Drillco North End Socials 2 (Goal scorer unknown)

Jennian Homes Feilding United Men’s Social 1 (Thanakrit Poungsang 69’)

Takaro AFC Bench Warmers 4 (Bradley Gillard 10’, 15’, 25’, 50’)

Manawatu Masters

In this week's game of the round, we had PN Marist Banshees taking on JRM Automotive PN Marist Dunshaegans. PN Marist Banshees secured a 4–2 victory over JRM Automotive PN Marist Dunshaegans in a lively contest. JRM Dunshaegans opened the scoring in the 32nd minute through Richard Morgan, but PN Marist Banshees responded quickly with an own goal from Alex Gaskell in the 60th minute and Brent Jaslarz scoring in the 50th minute to take the lead. The Banshees extended their advantage late in the match with Roger Oliveira scoring twice in the 80th and 85th minutes. Jason Flynn added a goal for Dunshaegans in the 55th minute, but it wasn’t enough to turn the game around. The result highlighted PN Marist Banshees’ resilience and attacking strength, allowing them to claim a well-earned victory in an exciting contest.

RSM Old Boys 0

RSM A’s 10 (Cameron Marshall 4’, 32’, 43’, Guy Mordaunt 12’, 86’, Ian Robinson 17’ , Dave Boyack 43’, Hayden Dam 45’, Clinton Malaquin 48’(OG), Paul Harris 53’)

Levin AFC Masters 1 (Andrew Eyles 80’)

Advanced Accounting Takaro AFC Rebels 3 (Josh Draper 43’, Evan Roberts 57’, Gavin Eades 76’)

O’Briens Plumbing & Bathroomware Feilding United Masters 3 (Duanne Butts 19’, Carl Southee 49’, Mike Lewis 81’)

Wanganui Marist Wanderers 1 (Chee Khai Lim 88’)

Sportz Bar Whanganui Athletic Cosmos 0

MKM PN Marist Shamrock Rovers 1 (John Myszczyszyn 59’)

Tingey Cup

Wallace Roofing Takaro AFC X-Force recorded a 4–0 victory over Massey University FC Women’s Reserves in a commanding display of attacking football. The scoring began early, with Kowhai Eynon-Hudson opening the account in the 6th minute. Mikaela Bradley doubled the lead in the 18th minute, and Tegan Verevis added a third in the 26th minute, giving Takaro AFC a strong advantage before halftime. Bradley completed the scoring in the 79th minute, securing a decisive win for the home side. Despite the margin, Massey University FC Women’s Reserves showed promise throughout the match. They created several opportunities, worked hard to maintain structure under pressure, and displayed encouraging signs in attack that suggest potential for further development in future matches. The result highlighted Takaro AFC X-Force’s control and attacking strength but also left room to acknowledge the resilience and effort of the visiting side.

GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic Women (Win by default)

Isles Construction PN Marist Women's Reserves

Manawatu Women’s Division 2

Congradualtions to Levin AFC Underdogs (Reserves) for winning the Manawatu Women’s Division 2 title for 2025

In this week's game of the round, we had Daikin Takaro AFC Harlequins taking on Freedom Plus PN Marist Evergreenz. Freedom Plus PN Marist Evergreenz edged out Daikin Takaro AFC Harlequins in a closely contested 3–2 match. The visitors started strongly, with Kelly Spencer scoring in the 1st minute and Christine Cole adding a second in the 14th minute. Takaro AFC Harlequins responded with an early goal from Kylie Tarrant-Moore in the 2nd minute to keep the contest level in the opening exchanges. In the second half, Julie McNeill restored Evergreenz’s two-goal advantage in the 76th minute. Kuzipa Yamfwa pulled one back for Takaro AFC in stoppage time (90'+1'), but it wasn’t enough to alter the outcome, and Freedom Plus PN Marist Evergreenz held on for the narrow win. The match provided end-to-end action, with both sides showing attacking intent and determination. Evergreenz secured the victory through composure and timely finishing, while Takaro AFC showed resilience and fought hard until the final whistle.

Dannevirke Sports Club Valkyrie 4 (Goal scorers unknown)

Waireka Trust Woodville AFC Women 0

Transport Maintenance Feilding Women’s Social 1 (Olivia Mumford 70’(OG)

MKM PN Mairst Marist Mysteries 2 (Ashlee Short 13’, 15’)

One Staff Takaro AFC Turtles 1 (Tessa Key 64’)

Levin AFC Womens Reserves 4 (Lisa Tucker 4’ ,50’, Casey Kuiti 40’, Nadya Byakova 58’)

Article added: Tuesday 19 August 2025