History for Simon B

Came to check out Petone since they’ll be my new “local” when I move out to the Hutt next month.

It started off well enough - I got there just in time for the final whistle of the WCL game (Petone 4-0 over Moturoa), and Petone had the better of the first half of their men’s CL game against Western Suburbs, even hitting the woodwork a couple of times.

I don’t know what Western’s coach said to his team at halftime, but they came out firing and the word “dismantled” comes to mind - they were up 5-0 and nearly made it more, but Petone kept fighting and got one back right near the end (to a triumphant shout from the clubrooms of “no clean sheet for you!”).

So a bit of a chastening start but I’ve bought my Petone scarf and I’m hanging around to watch their U20 men take on the Vic Uni Reserves under lights. Guess this’ll be my new home away from home.

Edit: FIFA+ has highlights and the full replay. Also fun fact, in both Petone games I watched they they scored in the 90th minute (the U20s snatching a 1-1 draw with Uni).

Came to check out Petone since they’ll be my new “local” when I move out to the Hutt next month.

It started off well enough - I got there just in time for the final whistle of the WCL game (Petone 4-0 over Moturoa), and Petone had the better of the first half of their men’s CL game against Western Suburbs, even hitting the woodwork a couple of times.

I don’t know what Western’s coach said to his team at halftime, but they came out firing and the word “dismantled” comes to mind - they were up 5-0 and nearly made it more, but Petone kept fighting and got one back right near the end (to a triumphant shout from the clubrooms of “no clean sheet for you!”).

So a bit of a chastening start but I’ve bought my Petone scarf and I’m hanging around to watch their U20 men take on the Vic Uni Reserves under lights. Guess this’ll be my new home away from home.

Edit: FIFA+ has highlights and a full replay. Also fun fact, in both Petone games I watched they they scored in the 90th minute (the U20s snatching a 1-1 draw with Uni).

Came to check out Petone since they’ll be my new “local” when I move out to the Hutt next month.

It started off well enough - I got there just in time for the final whistle of the WCL game (Petone 4-0 over Moturoa), and Petone had the better of the first half of their men’s CL game against Western Suburbs, even hitting the woodwork a couple of times.

I don’t know what Western’s coach said to his team at halftime, but they came out firing and the word “dismantled” comes to mind - they were up 5-0 and nearly made it more, but Petone kept fighting and got one back right near the end (to a triumphant shout from the clubrooms of “no clean sheet for you!”).

So a bit of a chastening start but I’ve bought my Petone scarf and I’m hanging around to watch their U20 men take on the Vic Uni Reserves under lights. Guess this’ll be my new home away from home.

Edit: FIFA+ has highlights and full replay. Also a fun fact after looking at the official results, both Petone goals I saw were scored in the 90th minute.

Came to check out Petone since they’ll be my new “local” when I move out to the Hutt next month.

It started off well enough - I got there just in time for the final whistle of the WCL game (Petone 4-0 over Moturoa), and Petone had the better of the first half of their men’s CL game against Western Suburbs, even hitting the woodwork a couple of times.

I don’t know what Western’s coach said to his team at halftime, but they came out firing and the word “dismantled” comes to mind - they were up 5-0 and nearly made it more, but Petone kept fighting and got one back right near the end (to a triumphant shout from the clubrooms of “no clean sheet for you!”).

So a bit of a chastening start but I’ve bought my Petone scarf and I’m hanging around to watch their U20 men take on the Vic Uni Reserves under lights. Guess this’ll be my new home away from home.