Programme Round 16 Lotto NRFL 2015
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
Programme Round 16 Lotto NRFL 2015 Welcome The national cup competitions are set to disrupt the Lotto NRFL action again this CONTENTS weekend, particularly in the premier divisions, but there is still plenty to look forward to. There are no matches in the Women’s Premier and only two in the men’s top flight but it’s nearly a full schedule further down and many of the match-ups will be vital to the Lotto NRFL 2015 3 prospects of each side. In Division One, Forrest Hill-Milford United have a great opportunity to establish a foothold at the top of the table in meeting Takapuna in a northern derby while Ellerslie Lotto NRFL Premier Preview 4 need to beat Manurewa to keep in touch with the leading duo, Forrest Hill and North Shore. The western derby between Oratia United and Te Atatu will be intriguing in Division Two Lotto NRFL Women’s Premier Preview 5 while Manukau City can’t afford to slip up against AFC Fury if they are to continue their promotion push. Lotto NRFL Division 1 Preview 6 In the programme this week, we preview these games and all others, as well as featuring photos from Phototek of two recent matches. In the spotlight were Manukau’s thrilling 3-2 win over Fencibles United in Division Two and Three Kings United’s nil-all draw with Eastern Suburbs in the Women’s Premier. Lotto NRFL Division 2 Preview 7 As always, we also have all the up-to-date tables, team progress graphs, golden boot charts and squads so there is a wealth of info at your fingertips! Lotto NRFL Premier Squad Lists 6 Our Lotto NRFL social media platforms continue to be the place to go for all score updates, results, goal details and other news - be sure to tag us @LottoNRFL with your updates from the sideline! Lotto NRFL Women’s Premier Squad Lists 8 Good luck for your game! All photos by Phototek Lotto NRFL Division 1 Squad Lists 10 Lotto NRFL Gallery available at: Lotto NRFL Division 2 Squad Lists 12 www.phototek.co.nz/aff_picture_gallery.html Lotto NRFL Premier Tables 14 Social Lotto NRFL Division Tables 15 @LottoNRFL Lotto NRFL Lotto NRFL Premier Golden Boot 16 Governing Federations Lotto NRFL Division Golden Boot 17 Lotto NRFL Premier Team Progress 18 Lotto NRFL Division Team Progress 19 50 Years of Local Pride Lotto NRFL Premier Preview Round 16 Lotto NRFL Women’s Premier Preview Round 14 Melville United vs Onehunga Sports There are no matches in the Women’s Premier this weekend due to the ASB Women’s Knockout Cup. Kiwitea Street | Saturday 11 July | Kick-off: 2.45pm | Referee: Mazhar Batoor Assistant Referees: Carl Watkins, Hubert Bakx vs Melville’s season of woe continued last weekend with a 4-0 thumping at Birkenhead but they do still have a glimmer of hope in their battle to avoid the drop as they have played at least two games less than all the sides above them. They will need to start winning soon though so three points here is a must. On paper, Sports have one of the most talented squads in the league so will be disappointed with their current mid-table placing. They now have one of their most potent attacking weapons back on deck in the form of Stuart Holthusen, who returns after being part of New Zealand’s squad at the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Western Springs vs Hamilton Wanderers Seddon Fields | Saturday 11 July | Kick-off: 5pm | Referee: Nick Waldron vs Assistant Referees: Ben Norman, Rajesh Kumar The golden run of Western Springs finally came to an end in the previous round with a 4-2 loss to Eastern Suburbs, the first time Neil Emblen’s men have not tasted victory in six matches. They will be looking to make sure that defeat is not extended into a poor run but would’ve hoped for a kinder follow-up fixture than a visit by third- placed Wanderers. The away side will be smarting after being beaten 3-2 by Central and, with leading pair Eastern Suburbs and Glenfield not in league action this weekend, they have an excellent opportunity to make up ground here. Waitakere City vs Birkenhead United vs Postponed due to ASB Chatham Cup Melville United vs Three Kings United Postponed due to ASB Chatham Cup vs Onehunga Sports vs Eastern Suburbs Postponed due to ASB Chatham Cup vs Central United vs East Coast Bays Postponed due to ASB Chatham Cup vs 4 | Programme 2015 | 5 50 Years of Local Pride Lotto NRFL Division 1 Preview Round 15 Lotto NRFL Division 2 Preview Round 15 Mt Albert-Ponsonby vs Hibiscus Coast Papatoetoe vs North Force Anderson Park | Saturday 11 July | Kick-off: 2.45pm | Referee: Martin Neale Murdoch Park | Saturday 11 July | Kick-off: 2.45pm | Referee: Hayden Tutbury Assistant Referees: John McCoskrie, Pat Barrett vs Assistant Referees: Peter Caffell, John Bennett vs These sides had contrasting results last time out, Hibiscus Coast putting in a good shift to hold leaders North Judging by the league table, there would appear to be only one likely winner here as North Force are in Shore to a draw while Mt Albert suffered a heavy defeat at Tauranga. The nature of that loss will have been the throes of a title bid while Papatoetoe are trying to stave off relegation. But North Force do not travel particularly disappointing for Mt Albert as they were on the wrong end of some big scorelines earlier in the particularly well – the 5-0 win at Claudelands in mid-June was their first away victory since the opening day season but appeared to have put those days behind them with more competitive performances in recent weeks. – so Papatoetoe will take heart from that. Ngaruawahia United vs Metro Oratia United vs Te Atatu Centennial Park | Saturday 11 July | Kick-off: 2.45pm | Referee: Bruce Horrox Parrs Park | Saturday 11 July | Kick-off: 2.45pm | Referee: Vaughan Couillault Assistant Referees: Mark Owens, Andy Holdsworth Assistant Referees: Ravi Prasad, John Schipper vs vs The only consolation for Ngaruawahia in shipping five unanswered goals to Forrest Hill last weekend was the news These sides posted identical wins last weekend, Oratia defeating Lynn-Avon 3-1 as Te Atatu swept aside Fury by that the sides closest to them on the ladder, Takapuna and Waiuku, also stumbled to losses. That meant the damage the same scoreline. The outcome here is likely to be decided by whoever wins the battle between two of the to their positioning was minimal but the psychological blow will still have been significant and they must show plenty division’s leading marksmen, Mark Withers and Lome Funafuti. Withers has 14 goals for Oratia while Funafuti has of character to bounce back here. Metro have scored over twice as many goals as the hosts so will go in as favourites. blasted 11 for Te Atatu. Takapuna vs Forrest Hill-Milford United Fencibles United vs Onehunga-Mangere United Taharoto Park | Saturday 11 July | Kick-off: 2.45pm | Referee: Cory Mills Riverhills Park | Saturday 11 July | Kick-off: 2.45pm | Referee: Dimitry Sabitov Assistant Referees: Neil Tobin, Avnit Maharaj Assistant Referees: Johanna O’Connor, Nick Kang With the dominant form of North Shore hogging the limelight, Forrest Hill have flown under the radar somewhat vs vs but it now seems they are every bit as ready as their local rivals to claim the title. The closest challenges are six points The Onehunga-Mangere players will be out to restore the team’s reputation after being humbled 8-1 by title back so it seems as if the leading pair will be locked in a exciting two-way battle for glory over the coming weeks. favourites Papakura last weekend. The Mountain Men will have been disappointed to have undone much of With North Shore not in action this round, the short trip to Takapuna is a great chance for Forrest Hill to make the their good work from the preceding round, which resulted in a vital 2-1 victory over Papatoetoe. Fencibles are top of the table theirs for the time being. beginning to fall off the promotion pace so need three points to stay in touch with second-placed North Force. Ellerslie vs Manurewa Albany United vs Lynn-Avon United Michaels Avenue | Saturday 11 July | Kick-off: 3pm | Referee: Chris Wolken Rosedale Park | Saturday 11 July | Kick-off: 2.45pm | Referee: James Ashford Assistant Referees: Tom Woo, Andrew Mitchell Assistant Referees: Chris Casey, Faiyaz Ali vs vs The Manurewa players will have had an extra spring in their step at training this week after earning a vital victory over Lovers of attacking football will not be flocking to this one as these sides have the worst offensive records in fellow strugglers Waiuku and their prospects now appear much brighter. But it will count for little if it was just a one- the league, both scoring at under a goal a game. With so little to offer going forward, it’s no wonder they find off so another pleasing performance is necessary here. New signing James Lowy made an impact on debut against themselves at the wrong end of the table and the struggles to score must be particularly frustrating for Albany as Waiuku while Mulowa Sikongo and Gurjeet Singh continue to be the goal threats. their defensive record compares favourably to sides in the upper half. Waiuku vs Tauranga City United AFC Fury vs Manukau City Postponed due to ASB Chatham Cup Maramatanga Park | Saturday 11 July | Kick-off: 2.45pm | Referee: Tony Wall Assistant Referees: Paul Shakes, Peter Farrell vs Fury will come up against a fellow promoted side for the second time in quick succession here and will hope they vs fare better than in last week’s defeat to Te Atatu.