FT Christchurch United 1 Nomads 0 - bit of drama in added time with United on a quick break out with Dublin Boon, Nomads keeper bringing a player outside area which drew a red card.
Round 16 Fixtures: all games on Saturday with top 5 all playing teams in the bottom half of the ladder With United and Technical having already secured a top two spot both will be looking to maintain their winning ways before they meet in the next round, with Suburbs, Bays and Royals all chasing 3 points in their race for third place. 11.30am Coastal Spirit vs. Nelson Suburbs - Linfield Park 12:30pm Dunedin City Royals vs. Selwyn - Logan Park Turf Mosgiel vs. Cashmere Technical - Memorial Park 2pm Christchurch United vs. Green Island - Christchurch Football Centre 2:45pm Ferrymead Bays vs. Nomads - Ferrymead Park
Today's Results / Scorers Southern League - Round 16 of 18
Christchurch United 9 (Eddie Wilkinson 4 incl pen, Joel Peterson 2, Will Pierce, Leonardo Uribe Sepulveda, own goal) Green Island 1 (Adam Hewson) HT 4 - 1
Big game this weekend with Cashmere Technical facing Christchurch United with Tech needing the win to draw level (on points) with United, with the title then to be decided in the final round with Technical away to the Dunedin City Royals and United at home to Mosgiel.
Other match-ups this Saturday are: Green Island vs. DC Royals Mosgiel vs. Coastal Spirit Nomads vs. Nelson Suburbs Selwyn vs. Ferrymead Bays
Big game this weekend with Cashmere Technical facing Christchurch United with Tech needing the win to draw level (on points) with United, with the title then to be decided in the final round with Technical away to the Dunedin City Royals and United at home to Mosgiel.
Other match-ups this Saturday are: Green Island vs. DC Royals Mosgiel vs. Coastal Spirit Nomads vs. Nelson Suburbs Selwyn vs. Ferrymead Bays
Critical games down the bottom of the league too. Both Mosgiel and Selwyn will see those home games against opponents with variable form as offering at least a point. Considering the difficulty of their R18 fixtures, that could be decisive.
Plenty of key match-ups in Round 17 - all games on Saturday. Technical need the win or title will be United's Bays, Suburbs and Royals chasing wins in the race for third overall Real pressure on Mosgiel and Selwyn for points to avoid the drop with Coastal, Green Island and Nomads looking for points to secure their Southern League status for 2023 Midday Nomads vs Nelson Suburbs - Tulett Park 12:30pm Mosgiel vs. Coastal Spirit - Memorial Park 2:45pm Cashmere Technical vs. Christchurch United (also a Hurley Shield Challenge) - Garrick Memorial Park Green Island vs. Dunedin City Royals - Sunnyvale Selwyn vs. Ferrymead Park - Foster Park.
Yes looks to be advantage to United to claim their first major title since 1991 but maybe a twist or two left. Pity the schedule does not mean all Round 18 fixtures are not all kicking off at the same time (day) which would add to the drama. GOOD AS GOLD
Cashmere will need a decent win again the Royals cause Utd will hit Mosgiel for at least 12
Cashmere will need a decent win again the Royals cause Utd will hit Mosgiel for at least 12
Big overturn needed though. e.g. if Cashmere win by 2 goals (foreseeable), United will need to win by 8+. Remember they only won 4-0 against Mosgiel last time. It's closely poised.
Looks like there has now been changes to the kick-off times for both the games that will determine the champions - Christchurch United vs. Mosgiel and Dunedin City Royals vs. Cashmere Technical, with both now having a 1:15pm KO
Rounds 18 Fixtures and KO Times Saturday 1:15pm Christchurch United vs. Mosgiel - Christchurch Football Centre Dunedin City Royals vs. Cashmere Technical - Logan Park Turf 2:00pm Ferrymead Bays vs. Green Island - Ferrymead Park 2:45pm Coastal Spirit vs. Nomads - Linfield Park Sunday Midday Nelson Suburbs vs. Selwyn - Saxton Field
Round 18 of 18 Christchurch United 10 Mosgiel 0 Dunedin City Royals 4 Cashmere Technical 5 Ferrymead Bays 3 Green Island 2 Coastal Spirit 0 Nomads 2 Sunday Midday Nelson Suburbs vs. Selwyn - Saxton Field
United win title on goal difference over Technical
Round 18 of 18 Christchurch United 10 Mosgiel 0 Dunedin City Royals 4 Cashmere Technical 5 Ferrymead Bays 3 Green Island 2 Coastal Spirit 0 Nomads 2 Sunday Midday Nelson Suburbs vs. Selwyn - Saxton Field
United win title on goal difference over Technical
Round 18 of 18 Christchurch United 10 Mosgiel 0 Dunedin City Royals 4 Cashmere Technical 5 Ferrymead Bays 3 Green Island 2 Coastal Spirit 0 Nomads 2 Sunday Midday Nelson Suburbs vs. Selwyn - Saxton Field
United win title on goal difference over Technical
Have to argue it's deserved, they were simply a better footballing team over the 18 games. Cashmere scratched out a fair few lucky wins, including this week and last week! Hopefully both will go well in the National League.
Promotion play-off. 1st leg between FC Twenty11 and Roslyn Wakari will be played in Christchurch - Avonhead Park at Midday this Saturday - 10 September with the 2nd leg in Dunedin the on 17 September at 12:30pm. at Ellis Park
FC Twenty11 should come in as comfortable favourites really. But hopefully Roslyn keep it close enough this Saturday to make it a game worth attending next week in Dunedin...
