Auckland City (5) v Coastal Spirit (1) at Kiwitea Street
Game all over after 25 minutes with a 3 minute Myer Bevan hatrick , including one absolute stunner
City looked a lot sharper than in recent weeks .Lagos played further forward in the role previously filled by Gillion .
Can't make my mind up about Coastal Spirit. Seen them 3 times in Aucl;and this year. Awful against Hibiscus Coast in the Cup , at least the equal of Birkenhead last week , and definitely second best today.
Coastal must be pleased with their season anyway. First at this level since Christchurch Rangers in the mid 1990's , semi finalists in the cup and highest placed south Island side in the National League. Look to have something to build on.
City definitely favourites for the final but Birkenhead capable of beating them. Wonder whether they truly beieve they can beat City. Might be Hobsons biggest job this week rather than any tactical work.
Game all over after 25 minutes with a 3 minute Myer Bevan hatrick , including one absolute stunner
City looked a lot sharper than in recent weeks .Lagos played further forward in the role previously filled by Gillion .
Can't make my mind up about Coastal Spirit. Seen them 3 times in Aucl;and this year. Awful against Hibiscus Coast in the Cup , at least the equal of Birkenhead last week , and definitely second best today.
Coastal must be pleased with their season anyway. First at this level since Christchurch Rangers in the mid 1990's , semi finalists in the cup and highest placed south Island side in the National League. Look to have something to build on.
City definitely favourites for the final but Birkenhead capable of beating them. Wonder whether they truly beieve they can beat City. Might be Hobsons biggest job this week rather than any tactical work.