Not many talking about Chch Uniteds win over Auckland utd? Most noteworthy result so far really.
Agree. The Rams were excellent. Especially Karunaratne with his two goals on debut. Karunaratne always seemed a pretty decent player when I saw him playing for the WeeNix or NZ age group sides. The coverage of Chch Utd v Auckland Utd on FIFA+ had Rob Sherman as coach of Chch Utd. (former Technical Director of the Welsh, NZ and Aussie FA's and Fiji national coach in World Cup qualifying this year. He's lived in Christchurch since 2020 and been involved in youth coaching at Chch United since then). Ryan Edwards is stepping down as coach to focus on his role as General Manager: New coach to take charge as Chch United joins pro ranks | The Press New coach to be announced for their Pro League team and their Southern League / National League side.
Not many talking about Chch Uniteds win over Auckland utd? Most noteworthy result so far really.
Agree. The Rams were excellent. Especially Karunaratne with his two goals on debut. Karunaratne always seemed a pretty decent player when I saw him playing for the WeeNix or NZ age group sides. The coverage of Chch Utd v Auckland Utd on FIFA+ had Rob Sherman as coach of Chch Utd. (former Technical Director of the Welsh, NZ and Aussie FA's and Fiji national coach in World Cup qualifying this year. He's lived in Christchurch since 2020 and been involved in youth coaching at Chch United since then). Ryan Edwards is stepping down as coach to focus on his role as General Manager: New coach to take charge as Chch United joins pro ranks | The Press New coach to be announced for their Pro League team and their Southern League / National League side.
Edward's continues the confusion between Auckland FC and Auckland City FC. Yawn.
Olympic game was a good watch. Olympic were probably not at their best, but got the job done. McLeod, Norman, Drake were impressive for Springs. McLeod with an impressive finish from a tight angle for the Springs goal.
Only downside of a good encounter was Western Springs coach, Hales, spent 90 minutes yelling and screaming at anything and anyone. Embarrassing.
I think both teams will be at the sharp end of the competition come the end of November.
Auckland Knights fans crowing about this win when most of Nix reserves best players are in Chile.... and a mistake by a Knights player against Chile is the reason they're back for the next round.
Anyway, on the topic of relevant games - Olympic looking the goods as expected, seems United are reeeeeally stepping it up ahead of OFC Pro League (funny cause its the same squad that most of this season wasn't that outstanding in the Southern League). Two wins by 2 goals against decent opposition too, Auck Utd and Miramar are no mugs.
Birko vs ACFC should be a cracking game tomorrow - a real test of where Auckland City sit. Always seem to make the grand final but seem at a weak point and strained by a lot of comps this year
Thought Springs looked a bit weak up front. Had plenty of possession but not much cutting edge.
Man, I know it’s been said on here but I wonder why the Nix have not talked to Isa Prins (maybe they have). He’s so good for such a young player
My source said that Prins has bit off-putting on-field behavior, but maybe he grown out of it. Also not sure if anybody cares about that, my source has also high standards for that stuff.
Birkenhead (3) v Auckland City (0) at Shepherds Park Scoreline maybe a little unkind to City but Birko definitely the better side City played last 60 minutes with 10 men after orlando Thorpe sent off on debut for DOGSO. Looked a pretty straight forward decision from where I was admittedly a long way away. Was 1-0 at the time and City actually had the better of the game for long periods after that. Last two goals were late on through break aways as City chased the game. Both sides missing a few by my calculations. City looked a little flat but its quite clear they are not a patch on previous sides. Not sure how many games they have played this season but three overseas trips to various comps my be taking its toll. They will probably win more games than they lose in the league but might not be around at the sharp end. Two players mentioned as possible A League contenders Bevan and Ellis didn't look up to that standard. A lot of the Birko youngsters looked to struggle with the intensity at times but hung in there and got their reward. As a side note interested to read that Auckland City are putting $900 K of their CWC money towards a pitch development at Roskill Intermedate. Think it is a $7M project
👉 The Auckland-Wellington Derby arrived in the Nats 👉 Wellington Olympic left it late 👉 Western Suburbs had the biggest MNL victory for a decade 👉 10-man Auckland City got started with a losshttps://t.co/VAUTWk0Z6n
