NEIGHBORING CLUBS CLASH IN ROUND ONE
The Neighboring clubs Avatiu and Nikao Sokattak will be dusting off their boots today as they head into their first match of the season at the Avatiu Field.
Avatiu Premier Men’s Coach Ngatupuna Manuela leading into the match say’s “our side will be led by our senior players, Victor Elikana and Aturangi Putere with Terry Piri in as assistant coach. We will have a very young side hitting the field with some invaluable talent and skill, however this first game will be a combination of trial and error and will set the basis of how we will play through the season.”
On the opposite end of the field the Alex Napa coached Nikao Premier Men’s team will be a difficult team to start the season against, with a strong midfield and skillful attackers, Nikao will likely look to maintain possession in the middle of the field and feed the ball in behind the Avatiu defense for their attackers to run on to. However, the game of football can be unpredictable and Avatiu might have a few aces up their sleeve.
Meanwhile playing their first Match today as well at the CIFA Complex is Matavera and Puaikura. The Puaikura side will be trying to kick off their season against Matavera with a win and will try to do so with some of the key players from last year, while Matavera will seek to steal the show and the win from Puaikura.
REFEREE APPOINTMENT
Saturday 3rdAugust, at the Avatiu Field.
Avatiu FC vs Nikao Sokattak FC
12.30pm Under 14 Girls
Ref: Ua Savage Assist:Tione Nand, Lai Gukisuva
1.30pm Under 14 Boys
Ref: Robert Savage Assist:Angelina Mitchell. Ngametua Taringa
2.30pm Senior Women
Ref: Lai Gukisuva Assist: Ua Savage, Junior Savage
4.00pm Premier Men
Ref: John Pareanga Assist:Ngametua Taringa, Robert Savage
At the CIFA, Matavera.
Matavera FC vs Puaikura FC
12.30pm Under 14 Girls
Ref: Kura Smith Assist:Penina Katuke, Eitiare Tangirere
1.30pm Under 14 Boys
Ref: Tehainnah Tatuava Assist:Teretia Teinaki, Penina Katuke
2.30pm Senior Women
Ref: Mata Iroa Assist:Eitiare Tangirere, Kura Smith
4.00pm Premier Men
Ref: Maara Kaukura Assist: Tehainnah Tatuava, Pierce Iripa
