Some interesting results.
IBU pummelled Karori who look like they are in real trouble. Surprised to see Upper Hutt get up over Petone
IBU pummelled Karori who look like they are in real trouble. Surprised to see Upper Hutt get up over Petone
The JourneyFan wrote:Noah4thenix wrote:observerfromuh wrote:You should use tribe mate. It gives up to date scorelines (sometimes. Some games it only gives it once it's done) and let's you track a number of leaguesThemooseman wrote:ok last time I trust the cap football site on game day.observerfromuh wrote:Miramar and Olympic was 1-1
IBU over Karori
UH over Petone
Miramar over Olympic
Intriguing
Tribe has the wrong score as well, says Miramar won 2-0, when it was definitely 1-1 - I was there!
Well that's awkward, normally it has it right
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Think it has a problem registering that an OG by X players means it counts against their team. Not for it.
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Themooseman wrote:
defensively solid 0-0 between ws and ncr
Defo an entertaining game. NCR look like they will cause damage when it all clicks
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Tyler wrote:
Some interesting results.
IBU pummelled Karori who look like they are in real trouble. Surprised to see Upper Hutt get up over Petone
UH vs Karori this w/e will be interesting given if UH win they are realistically 5 points off from being safe and Karori will be in big trouble. could say the same with IBU vs Petone
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Still plenty to play for tho despite relegation.
IBU vs Miramar
Olympic vs Napier
Wharf vs Upper Hutt
Phoenix vs Petone
Wests vs FC Western
The Olympic game looking like the most interesting although will be curious to see how FC Western go
IBU vs Miramar
Olympic vs Napier
Wharf vs Upper Hutt
Phoenix vs Petone
Wests vs FC Western
The Olympic game looking like the most interesting although will be curious to see how FC Western go
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Three man bench for Western as they travel down to Endeavour Park today. 😬
A couple of familiar names if you follow the local stuff really closely in Braeden Quilter-Phipps and Ilias Makkoul, but other than that theres not too much to write home about. Some young lads in there today too making their Central League debuts - Cumberledge (17) Bell (17/18) and Gower-Johnson (17/18).
Alfonso Porras (Fonsi) - 🇻🇪/🇮🇹, Evan Walters - 🇺🇸, Remo Merlo - 🇺🇸, & Illias Makkoul - 🇨🇦/🇲🇦 are the imports who are available at this point.
Western squad list from the Central Football website for 2026 also has a couple of familiar names on there too. Alman Kwan - Samoan international, Jackson Bigwood - Local lad who's been in the US college system and previously been at Western Suburbs. Otherwise it's largely a lot of locals for the season ahead.
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This ressies game is nuts.
3' 1-0 Nathan Walker ⚽️
19' Anaru Cassidy 🟨 for the foul and then straight 🟥 - Dissent
22' Penalty - Foul by Petone keeper in a 1-on-1 situation
23' Nathan Walker misses the penalty.
Very spicy game so far.
Don't know who it was, but it was obviously someone of the Phoenix persuasion who, when the red card was issued yelled out very audibly "Ref, you're a moron"...
3' 1-0 Nathan Walker ⚽️
19' Anaru Cassidy 🟨 for the foul and then straight 🟥 - Dissent
22' Penalty - Foul by Petone keeper in a 1-on-1 situation
23' Nathan Walker misses the penalty.
Very spicy game so far.
Don't know who it was, but it was obviously someone of the Phoenix persuasion who, when the red card was issued yelled out very audibly "Ref, you're a moron"...
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YoungHeartHM wrote:
This ressies game is nuts.
3' 1-0 Nathan Walker ⚽️
19' Anaru Cassidy 🟨 for the foul and then straight 🟥 - Dissent
22' Penalty - Foul by Petone keeper in a 1-on-1 situation
23' Nathan Walker misses the penalty.
Very spicy game so far.
Don't know who it was, but it was obviously someone of the Phoenix persuasion who, when the red card was issued yelled out very audibly "Ref, you're a moron"...
The red will be OFFINABUS, dissent is a yellow card. Ref missed a couple of bad challenges by Petone in the leadup but doesnt warrant whatever Cassidy said.
The keeper avoiding a yellow for the pen (blatant DOGSO in the box) was weird though.
Dunno if a panenka was the right play, certainly not one that goes sailing over the bar.
I've only had one eye on the game but James Berry has been making some bizarre decisions.
The keeper avoiding a yellow for the pen (blatant DOGSO in the box) was weird though.
Dunno if a panenka was the right play, certainly not one that goes sailing over the bar.
I've only had one eye on the game but James Berry has been making some bizarre decisions.
Valley FC til I die?
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Nelfoos wrote:YoungHeartHM wrote:The red will be OFFINABUS, dissent is a yellow card. Ref missed a couple of bad challenges by Petone in the leadup but doesnt warrant whatever Cassdy said.
This ressies game is nuts.
3' 1-0 Nathan Walker ⚽️
19' Anaru Cassidy 🟨 for the foul and then straight 🟥 - Dissent
22' Penalty - Foul by Petone keeper in a 1-on-1 situation
23' Nathan Walker misses the penalty.
Very spicy game so far.
Don't know who it was, but it was obviously someone of the Phoenix persuasion who, when the red card was issued yelled out very audibly "Ref, you're a moron"...
Yeah it was all going on.
Ref should have blown up the previous fouls on Loke and then Walker, but you could see from a mile away that Cassidy was going to go in for the retribution challenge.
Earnt the yellow straight away for his efforts and then turned around and swung his arm in disgust (obviously had some words too) and then straight red was shown.
Poor stuff all round really.
Ref should have blown up the previous fouls on Loke and then Walker, but you could see from a mile away that Cassidy was going to go in for the retribution challenge.
Earnt the yellow straight away for his efforts and then turned around and swung his arm in disgust (obviously had some words too) and then straight red was shown.
Poor stuff all round really.
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Olympic 0-3 Napier City Rovers
A real surprise result tbh, but the scoreline probably didn't reflect the game.
The first half was very scrappy and frankly both teams struggled to create anything at all, Napier found the goal early in the second half and while Olympic huffed and puffed they couldn't really do as much as they'd like to threaten them, throw in a couple late Napier goals from Ben Stanley as Olympic threw players forward and yeah you end up with a 3-0 result.
Sam Lack probably best on the park imo for Napier, Ben Stanley did well bagging a brace at the end too plus their defence and keeper Tonning were solid as played very well. No standouts of note from Olympic tbh!
A real surprise result tbh, but the scoreline probably didn't reflect the game.
The first half was very scrappy and frankly both teams struggled to create anything at all, Napier found the goal early in the second half and while Olympic huffed and puffed they couldn't really do as much as they'd like to threaten them, throw in a couple late Napier goals from Ben Stanley as Olympic threw players forward and yeah you end up with a 3-0 result.
Sam Lack probably best on the park imo for Napier, Ben Stanley did well bagging a brace at the end too plus their defence and keeper Tonning were solid as played very well. No standouts of note from Olympic tbh!
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Island Bay 0-2 Miramar
Wow, a feisty game this. Miramar started very in control of possession, and soon were ahead through Bobadilla. The wind ramped up and made the game a bit crazy, the odd chance falling at both ends but a late pen initially awarded as a free kick tucked away by Martin Bueno and 2-0 to the good at the half, despite Island Bay actually looking quite threatening in parts.
Second half Miramar became much more effective at slowing down the game/game management and largely cruised for the first 20-30 minutes or so (apart from an absolutely top draw save to his top left corner by Matt Oliver!). Island Bay ramped up the pressure and energy a lot more late on and honestly credit to them for that because the game looked pretty out of reach but they kept pushing. Ended 2-0 though, the energy not really matched by the quality for Island Bay.
Miramar probably got more of the decisions and perhaps won a few soft fouls, the home crowd and Island Bay players/coaches didn't seem happy with some of the histrionics from a few Miramar players. But it definitely didn't have an impact on the result.
Best on the park - had to be Bobadilla for Miramar I think, they controlled the game for large parts and he was a massive part of that, scoring helps too. Guys like Theo Ettema and Timothy Fenton (brother of Louis I think?) were solid as too. Island Bay didn't exactly play badly, but their attack hasn't seemed to have clicked yet, by far their most creative player was a younger guy named John Attard, looked to make things happen but for some reason he was playing RB for a lot of the match before eventually being moved forward! Funny one that.
Most importantly - Island Bay have the BEST HOT CHIPS!!!
Wow, a feisty game this. Miramar started very in control of possession, and soon were ahead through Bobadilla. The wind ramped up and made the game a bit crazy, the odd chance falling at both ends but a late pen initially awarded as a free kick tucked away by Martin Bueno and 2-0 to the good at the half, despite Island Bay actually looking quite threatening in parts.
Second half Miramar became much more effective at slowing down the game/game management and largely cruised for the first 20-30 minutes or so (apart from an absolutely top draw save to his top left corner by Matt Oliver!). Island Bay ramped up the pressure and energy a lot more late on and honestly credit to them for that because the game looked pretty out of reach but they kept pushing. Ended 2-0 though, the energy not really matched by the quality for Island Bay.
Miramar probably got more of the decisions and perhaps won a few soft fouls, the home crowd and Island Bay players/coaches didn't seem happy with some of the histrionics from a few Miramar players. But it definitely didn't have an impact on the result.
Best on the park - had to be Bobadilla for Miramar I think, they controlled the game for large parts and he was a massive part of that, scoring helps too. Guys like Theo Ettema and Timothy Fenton (brother of Louis I think?) were solid as too. Island Bay didn't exactly play badly, but their attack hasn't seemed to have clicked yet, by far their most creative player was a younger guy named John Attard, looked to make things happen but for some reason he was playing RB for a lot of the match before eventually being moved forward! Funny one that.
Most importantly - Island Bay have the BEST HOT CHIPS!!!
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Great day out at Wakefield today. Actually awesome seeing four good games (IBU ressies as well).
Miramar more clinical but IBU put up a good fight.
Is it the end of an era for Olympic?!
Miramar more clinical but IBU put up a good fight.
Is it the end of an era for Olympic?!
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Tyler wrote:
Great day out at Wakefield today. Actually awesome seeing four good games (IBU ressies as well).
Miramar more clinical but IBU put up a good fight.
Is it the end of an era for Olympic?!
it's really hard to tell for Olympic and you could put Auckland City in the same boat, there is not much point of continuing to stay with the two given the emergence of the OFC League/Auckland FC and you don't really need to be playing for certain clubs to be signed i.e. Auckland City and Team Wellington.
The best thing long term about the OFC Pro League is that it makes the NZ League unpredictable IMO.
The best thing long term about the OFC Pro League is that it makes the NZ League unpredictable IMO.
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Tyler wrote:
Great day out at Wakefield today. Actually awesome seeing four good games (IBU ressies as well).
Miramar more clinical but IBU put up a good fight.
Is it the end of an era for Olympic?!
Hardly, they are virtually assured of qualifying for the new National League given their consistant form in recent years. They currently have some who are clearly not up to it but they have in recent times recruited well.
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Don't forget many of the OFC Pro League players will return to domestic football end of May.
You would think Olympic, ACFC, AFC Reserves & ChCh United will sign up quite a few of them. Strengthening them all for the 2nd half of the winter leagues.
Basically dropping in fully pro guys who have been training full time for 5 months, into amateur leagues.
You would think Olympic, ACFC, AFC Reserves & ChCh United will sign up quite a few of them. Strengthening them all for the 2nd half of the winter leagues.
Basically dropping in fully pro guys who have been training full time for 5 months, into amateur leagues.
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whatever-11456-1 wrote:Tyler wrote:Hardly, they are virtually assured of qualifying for the new National League given their consistant form in recent years. They currently have some who are clearly not up to it but they have in recent times recruited well.
Great day out at Wakefield today. Actually awesome seeing four good games (IBU ressies as well).
Miramar more clinical but IBU put up a good fight.
Is it the end of an era for Olympic?!
yeah but winning the NL in 2027, then what...
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Has anyone got an idea where some of the Olympic old guard has gotten to? the likes of Hamish Watson, JHS, TDP, Gavin Hoy, and Gianni Bouzoukis?
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MirjansCast wrote:
Has anyone got an idea where some of the Olympic old guard has gotten to? the likes of Hamish Watson, JHS, TDP, Gavin Hoy, and Gianni Bouzoukis?
Gavin Hoy came on off the bench vs Napier
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Tor overseas, Watson injured. I think Henry Sinclair played against Miramar?
I do think the people they have replaced those guys with are not of the same quality (hence my end of an era statement). Respect to what they have done but . It’s pretty hard to maintain those super high standards
I do think the people they have replaced those guys with are not of the same quality (hence my end of an era statement). Respect to what they have done but . It’s pretty hard to maintain those super high standards
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Tyler wrote:
Tor overseas, Watson injured. I think Henry Sinclair played against Miramar?
I do think the people they have replaced those guys with are not of the same quality (hence my end of an era statement). Respect to what they have done but . It’s pretty hard to maintain those super high standards
might have to put away the blue smoke bombs on the sideline and be a bit more humble this year
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Hearty wrote:Tyler wrote:might have to put away the blue smoke bombs on the sideline and be a bit more humble this year
Tor overseas, Watson injured. I think Henry Sinclair played against Miramar?
I do think the people they have replaced those guys with are not of the same quality (hence my end of an era statement). Respect to what they have done but . It’s pretty hard to maintain those super high standards
Is creating atmosphere and supporting your team being conceited, or do you just not like the Greeks?
I have horrible opinions
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Tyler wrote:
I don’t mind watching Olympic falter 😂
But also appreciate what they have done over the last few years. Have to admire and respect what they have done.
Exactly, it's hard not to be impresssed with such a long stretch of dominance. But at the same time, it puts a target on their backs and it'll be nice to see someone else have a shot at the title.
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Shambles wrote:Hearty wrote:Is creating atmosphere and supporting your team being conceited, or do you just not like the Greeks?Tyler wrote:might have to put away the blue smoke bombs on the sideline and be a bit more humble this year
Tor overseas, Watson injured. I think Henry Sinclair played against Miramar?
I do think the people they have replaced those guys with are not of the same quality (hence my end of an era statement). Respect to what they have done but . It’s pretty hard to maintain those super high standards
why bring ethnicity into it? says more about you
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Hearty wrote:Shambles wrote:why bring ethnicity into it? says more about youHearty wrote:Is creating atmosphere and supporting your team being conceited, or do you just not like the Greeks?Tyler wrote:might have to put away the blue smoke bombs on the sideline and be a bit more humble this year
Tor overseas, Watson injured. I think Henry Sinclair played against Miramar?
I do think the people they have replaced those guys with are not of the same quality (hence my end of an era statement). Respect to what they have done but . It’s pretty hard to maintain those super high standards
Olympic are nicknamed the Greeks. They were formed by Greek immigrants. I don't think he's attacking Greek culture.
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bigfudge wrote:Hearty wrote:Olympic are nicknamed the Greeks. They were formed by Greek immigrants. I don't think he's attacking Greek culture.Shambles wrote:why bring ethnicity into it? says more about youHearty wrote:Is creating atmosphere and supporting your team being conceited, or do you just not like the Greeks?Tyler wrote:might have to put away the blue smoke bombs on the sideline and be a bit more humble this year
Tor overseas, Watson injured. I think Henry Sinclair played against Miramar?
I do think the people they have replaced those guys with are not of the same quality (hence my end of an era statement). Respect to what they have done but . It’s pretty hard to maintain those super high standards
This is 100% correct, I love Olympic!
I have horrible opinions
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Hearty wrote:Shambles wrote:why bring ethnicity into it? says more about youHearty wrote:Is creating atmosphere and supporting your team being conceited, or do you just not like the Greeks?Tyler wrote:might have to put away the blue smoke bombs on the sideline and be a bit more humble this year
Tor overseas, Watson injured. I think Henry Sinclair played against Miramar?
I do think the people they have replaced those guys with are not of the same quality (hence my end of an era statement). Respect to what they have done but . It’s pretty hard to maintain those super high standards
Shows what you know about central league football…
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Karori 1-3 Phoenix
Actually a good game, high intensity and both teams really giving it a go first half. Nix scored early nice half volley poked in at a corner by Supyk, he also scored a marginal pen and Nix led 2-1 at HT. Didnt catch Karoris scorer but it was a header off a rebound.
Second half the Nix were largely in control and really had enough momentum to get a third but couldnt create clear cut chances. Then Karori finally picked up some steam and had a real shot at them later in the half... until young Philip Azevedo scored a nice breakaway goal for the Nix and that killed the game.
Quite a few standouts from the Nix tbh even though it was a "job done" kinda performance - Gardiner and McCarro were reliable, Supyk was clinical with a couple goals, Hayden Thomas did a really good job often at the base of the midfield, Luke Mitchell at AM occupied the half-spaces and won a lot of fouls, and thought Ryan Lee provided a lot of energy for the Nix.
Karori weren't good enough second half but overall not as bad as early results suggested, they were competitive, liked their winger Gustavo Duran first half and caption Pablo Gonzalez at the back was a standout too.
Actually a good game, high intensity and both teams really giving it a go first half. Nix scored early nice half volley poked in at a corner by Supyk, he also scored a marginal pen and Nix led 2-1 at HT. Didnt catch Karoris scorer but it was a header off a rebound.
Second half the Nix were largely in control and really had enough momentum to get a third but couldnt create clear cut chances. Then Karori finally picked up some steam and had a real shot at them later in the half... until young Philip Azevedo scored a nice breakaway goal for the Nix and that killed the game.
Quite a few standouts from the Nix tbh even though it was a "job done" kinda performance - Gardiner and McCarro were reliable, Supyk was clinical with a couple goals, Hayden Thomas did a really good job often at the base of the midfield, Luke Mitchell at AM occupied the half-spaces and won a lot of fouls, and thought Ryan Lee provided a lot of energy for the Nix.
Karori weren't good enough second half but overall not as bad as early results suggested, they were competitive, liked their winger Gustavo Duran first half and caption Pablo Gonzalez at the back was a standout too.
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1-0 late counter attack winner for olympic. wests controlled the first half but couldnt find a goal. Olympic had the better of the chances in the 2nd building into it. Scored a late counter attack winner after a shout for a shout free kick at the other end. Was a big push and shove in front of both benches involving everyone from both team bar 1 or 2, only ended up with a singular yellow for rushing in despite shouts each way for reds (kick out and shove in the face)
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LT01 wrote:
Karori 1-3 Phoenix
Actually a good game, high intensity and both teams really giving it a go first half. Nix scored early nice half volley poked in at a corner by Supyk, he also scored a marginal pen and Nix led 2-1 at HT. Didnt catch Karoris scorer but it was a header off a rebound.
Second half the Nix were largely in control and really had enough momentum to get a third but couldnt create clear cut chances. Then Karori finally picked up some steam and had a real shot at them later in the half... until young Philip Azevedo scored a nice breakaway goal for the Nix and that killed the game.
Quite a few standouts from the Nix tbh even though it was a "job done" kinda performance - Gardiner and McCarro were reliable, Supyk was clinical with a couple goals, Hayden Thomas did a really good job often at the base of the midfield, Luke Mitchell at AM occupied the half-spaces and won a lot of fouls, and thought Ryan Lee provided a lot of energy for the Nix.
Karori weren't good enough second half but overall not as bad as early results suggested, they were competitive, liked their winger Gustavo Duran first half and caption Pablo Gonzalez at the back was a standout too.
Big fan of reports like this on games, hard to get good game descriptions about games anywhere
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Upper Hutt vs Napier
Phoenix vs Miramar
Petone vs Karori
IBU vs Wests
Western vs Olympic.
Probably all away teams come away with the win (except for Karori). Is this the first home game of FC Western?
Phoenix vs Miramar
Petone vs Karori
IBU vs Wests
Western vs Olympic.
Probably all away teams come away with the win (except for Karori). Is this the first home game of FC Western?
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Tyler wrote:
Upper Hutt vs Napier
Phoenix vs Miramar
Petone vs Karori
IBU vs Wests
Western vs Olympic.
Probably all away teams come away with the win (except for Karori). Is this the first home game of FC Western?
I believe so. Playing at Lynmouth so will be fun to see how a team like Olympic reacts to a ground like that. No relegation this year but I'm sure they'll want to make the region proud so home advantage here will be important. Looking forward to some more Central Region representation in the league.
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bigfudge wrote:Tyler wrote:I believe so. Playing at Lynmouth so will be fun to see how a team like Olympic reacts to a ground like that. No relegation this year but I'm sure they'll want to make the region proud so home advantage here will be important. Looking forward to some more Central Region representation in the league.
Upper Hutt vs Napier
Phoenix vs Miramar
Petone vs Karori
IBU vs Wests
Western vs Olympic.
Probably all away teams come away with the win (except for Karori). Is this the first home game of FC Western?
Yup, first home game, I'll be there!
Probably had about 100mm of rain in and around the city since Sunday, and it'll be raining again on Saturday. So I'd imagine it'll be a fairly heavy pitch!
Probably had about 100mm of rain in and around the city since Sunday, and it'll be raining again on Saturday. So I'd imagine it'll be a fairly heavy pitch!
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