Rarotonga’s football community is gearing up for an action-packed Saturday, 9 August 2025, as Round 4 of the Rarotonga Football Season takes centre stage. With two venues, eight matches, and hundreds of passionate fans expected to turn out, tomorrow promises a showcase of skill, determination, and club pride.
The season is starting to take shape, with early frontrunners eager to keep their momentum and others looking to bounce back from mixed results in the opening rounds. Across the island, teams have been putting in the hard yards at training, knowing that points at this stage can be pivotal when the season reaches its business end.
Victoria Park will be buzzing from midday as home favourites Tupapa-Maraerenga FC host Matavera-Ngatangiia FC. The day’s action kicks off at 12:20pm with the Under 15 Girls, a fixture that often produces exciting end-to-end play as the next generation of talent takes the field. At 1:30pm, the Under 15 Boys will aim to impress, with both sides boasting pacey attackers capable of turning a game in an instant.
The Senior Women’s match at 2:40pm is shaping up as a must-watch. Tupapa-Maraerenga’s experienced midfield will be looking to control the tempo, but Matavera-Ngatangiia’s energy and counter-attacking threat could make for an unpredictable contest. At 4:20pm, the spotlight turns to the Premier Men’s teams. These two sides have a long history of hard-fought encounters, and with pride and points on the line, fans can expect a high-tempo battle right to the final whistle.
Over at the CIFA Complex, Avatiu FC will welcome Titikaveka FC in a set of fixtures that could have big implications for the standings. The Under 15 Girls start the day at 12:20pm, followed by the Under 15 Boys at 1:30pm, both matches offering a platform for rising stars to make their mark.
The Senior Women’s game at 2:40pm could be a tightly contested affair, with Avatiu’s home advantage possibly tipping the scales, though Titikaveka’s disciplined backline will be looking to keep things locked down. The day concludes with the Premier Men’s clash at 4:20pm — a fixture that has produced plenty of drama in past seasons. Avatiu’s quick ball movement will be up against Titikaveka’s physical defensive style, setting up a classic battle of approaches.
With two venues hosting competitive match-ups in all divisions, there’s no shortage of football for supporters to enjoy. Families, friends, and loyal club followers are expected to turn out in numbers, creating the vibrant, community-driven atmosphere that makes Rarotonga football unique.
The competition is beginning to heat up as the season approaches its midway point. Every team knows that a win this weekend could be the spark they need to build momentum heading into the later rounds. For players, it’s another chance to step up under the watchful eyes of selectors and supporters. For fans, it’s simply another perfect Saturday to cheer on their colours and soak up the game they love.
Kick-off times are locked in, and the stage is set. All that’s left is for the whistle to blow and the battles to begin.
SATURDAY 9 AUGUST 2025
Venue: Victoria Park
Tupapa-Maraerenga FC vs Matavera-Ngatangiia FC
| 12:20pm | Under 15 Girls |
| 1:30pm | Under 15 Boys |
| 2:40pm | Senior Women’s |
| 4:20pm | Premier Mens |
Venue: CIFA Complex
Avatiu FC vs Titikaveka FC
| 12:20pm | Under 15 Girls |
| 1:30pm | Under 15 Boys |
| 2:40pm | Senior Women’s |
| 4:20pm | Premier Mens |
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