Bigboot wrote:
What are the predictions around the region’s for the cup this weekend??
Central Region:
There is one all Central League tie and 3 matches with Central League 2 teams playing Central League teams.
Seatoun v Petone
In the last round of the cup, Seatoun dispatched Upper Hutt on penalties. Meanwhile Petone took most of the 90 minutes to dispatch Greytown. Petone then went and lost to Upper Hutt 2-0 in the league last week. At home at Seatoun Park, this has cupset written all over it! Seatoun to win in normal time.
Palmerston North Marist v Napier City Rovers
PNM have found their form after a slow start to the season. Although even with home advantage I think the Napier squad will simply be too good! Napier to comfortably win this one.
Miramar v Wests
In this high profile Round 3 fixture, Wests will be hoping to replicate their league win against Miramar. Both teams are coming off tough league matches last weekend which ended in draws. I think this one will go the distance with Wests winning on penalties.
Island Bay v Stop Out
Stop Out will cause some problems but the strength of the Island Bay squad, at home, will prove to much for Stop Out. Island Bay to win in normal time.
I like to know others’ thoughts on games around the county - including those in central telling me I’m completely wrong!
Just got home from the PN Marist - NCR game. After watching the first half, I was convinced that PN was playing for penalties. NCR eventually won 2 - 0 but even after scoring their first goal, PN didn't seem to be interested in chasing the win. I got the distict impression (and I could be wrong) that PN was only trying to keep the score down.