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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS MATCH INFO MATCH REPORTS MATCH REPORTS MATCH REPORTS MATCH REPORTS MATCH REPORTS MATCH REPORTS FUN STUFF 06 Welcome 10 Tawa Vets 18 Tawa Blues 24 Tawa Saints 28 Women's 1 32 ACU2 04 Fixtures List of fixtures for this weeks games 05 Squad Lists A welcome from the chairman 08 Monthly News 6 things going this month 09 Tawa Blues Vs Seatoun 12 Men's Premier Vs Victoria University 14 Tawa Bears Vs Olympic 16 Men's 2nd's Vs Petone 17 Dad's Army Vs Eastbourne Vs Karori Blues 20 Tawa Vets Vs SV Mentors 22 Tawa Bulldogs Vs Eastbourne Vs Olympic 25 Tawa Bears Vs Karori Boomers 26 Tawa Saints Vs North Wgtn Phatboys Vs Victoria University 29 Women's 1 Vs Petone 30 Men's 2nd's Vs Marist Vs Karori Sealords 36 League Tables 38 Fun Stuff Crossword & Comics SPONSORS vs Petone 34b Dragon St, Grenada North, Tawa 02 TAWA AFC TAWA AFC 03

3 FIXTURES FIXTURES TAWA PREMIER SQUAD LIST Saturday 14 May 14 Mohamed Hekmatsadah 15 Aaron Magill SAT/SUN 14/15 MAY CAP 05 Nth Wgtn Marrons vs Tawa Bears 2:30 PM Alex Moore 1 CAP 11 Western Suburbs vs Tawa Saints 1:00 PM Ascot Park MASTERS 05 Eastbourne G s vs Tawa Softballers 12:30 PM Bishop GK Lance Ramaekers 2 Lewis MacKay 4 Ricky Stevenson 6 Jason Bellman 7 Jake Shugg 8 Sam Lawrence 9 Soe Ray La 10 Paul Willis 16 Russell Shugg 17 Steve Romijn 18 Neil Yates 19 Andrew Tang Coach: Richard Martin Assistant Coach: Craig Alderdice CHATHAM CUP Tawa vs Petone 2:00 PM Redwood Park CAP 01 CAP 05 IBU Dreamers vs Tawa ACU 1 2:30 PM Wakefield 3 CAP 07 MASTERS 01 Petone Armani s vs Tawa Grizzlies 3:00 PM Petone Memorial 1 MASTERS 02 MASTERS 05 BNU Pacemakers vs Tawa Dad s Army 1:30 PM Wakefield 2 WOMENS Mike Ramaekers 12 Tom Hinder 13 Jamie Nicholas PETONE SQUAD LIST VS Kit: Red Tawa vs Waterside Karori 12:00 PM Redwood Park Tawa ACU 2 vs Petone 3:00 PM Ascot Park Porirua City Co-oP vs Tawa Vets 2:30 PM Adventure 1 Nth Wgtn Recon vs Tawa Sun 15 May 1:00 PM Alex Moore Art. GK Jake Piper RGK Shea Stapleton 2 James Nash 15 Conor Coulson 16 Alex Shepherd- Reynolds 17 Jack Morrissey 3 Bradley Ebert 18 Jack Millar CAP 04 UHC Hooligans vs Tawa Bulldogs CAP 11 Vic Uni vs Tawa Senoritas MASTERS 03 Tawa Blues vs Eastbourne 5 Matthew Benson 6 Jordan Pickering 7 Fernando Montado-Rocha 8 Ryan Benson 9 Zach Watson 19 Morgan Blair 20 Hami Paranihi-Nuku 21 Bayley Chadderton 1:30 PM Maidstone Park 2.30 pm Nairnville 1 2:30 PM Onepoto 1 10 Matt Victor 11 Tavonga Mahowa 12 Kelly Higgins Coach Graham Little Kit: Blue Shirts/Socks, White Socks Referee: David Beattie 13 Ben Feld AR1/2: Patrick Barnes / Milan Bartosz 14 Dylan Goddard 04 TAWA AFC TAWA AFC 05

4 WELCOME WELCOME TO REDWOOD It s nice to welcome Petone League, there has been following season. Perfectly of clubs circumventing the to Redwood again, even discussions between the legal but what happens rules anyway. if it is under different Phoenix, Capital Football to the player s salary circumstances than the and the CL clubs regarding while his contact is not in The rain this week has last few years. Both teams the Phoenix reserves force? Does it get put into been a blessing for most have lost a number of (Wellington United) playing escrow until he becomes grounds but the forecast players this year and I can some of their young professional again? gales are a bit of a worry. appreciate the struggle professionals. It would The Redwood pitch was Petone is having in Central appear not all the clubs I can appreciate Phoenix s mown on Thursday so it will League. However, I am sure vetoed the idea, which problem and I am a be an excellent surface. that Petone will rebuild surprises me, but for this great fan, but agreeing to successfully and hopefully season at least, it will not professionals playing in I m looking forward to a retain its place in Central happen. The method to get amateur leagues appears good game. League. around this appears to be to me to break all sorts of to cancel a player s contract regulations...although we Enjoy Talking about Central and then sign him up the know there are a number Mike Wood 06 TAWA AFC

5 SIX THINGS SIX THINGS GOING ON THIS MONTH Fees are due now, please ensure you can pay in a timely fashion :) Fee infomation is available on Photo Call! We would like to include more the website tawafootball.org.nz Player Profiles We would like to feature a few TAWA BLUES VS PETONE MIGHTY MASTERS "Despite this we weren t playing as well as I knew we could hence the need for another inspiring team talk." content from you guys, Team player/coach profiles of the Tawa photos, Match Photos and anything crew. All you have to is answer a 30 April 2016 find a way back. However we didn t chances - which leads me on to Dye else that might be interesting :) few simple questions and provide Tawa Blues 5 vs Petone 1 allow for our Turkish international winning the award for Miss of the You can /share them at a photo. Have a look at some Serdar sweetly taking a clear chance Season after only 5 games, open goal tawafc.news@gmail.com Fully Committed! Book Tour examples here. Get started by contacting us at At last a chance to play at our home ground! Being the warm up act for the first team is not an easy task, to bring it level at half time. Despite this, we weren t playing as or what! Yes Petone did tire but its credit to Fully Committed is the fascinating story of an ordinary kiwi bloke who overcame obstacles and setbacks both on and off the pitch to become an icon in New Zealand football. tawafc.news@gmail.com or The clubrooms will be open after each home game, and it certainly got harder when we found ourselves one nil down after 20 minutes. Mike (on loan from Dad s Army while Jeff is sunning himself in Samoa, or is he in fact doing a literary tour of the final resting place well as I knew we could, hence the need for another inspiring team talk. Whether it was that, or the few positional changes made by the coach is irrelevant because, if the first half way all Jekyll, then the second our fitness levels that we didn t and kept creating chances for the whole 45 minutes. To single players out (besides Dye for his 4 goals) would be hard since it was a team effort but particular mention to: Jonesy Registration All players must register to play football in 2016 using the Club's online registration system. Please visit: Written by longtime Tawa member Jason Pine. There are 2 Wellington events on the 21th & 22nd of May, and it would be fantastic to see some Tawa supporters there. More info: please stop by, have some food and a drink to support the club! of the author of Treasure Island, Kidnapped and the Strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde?) who has been steady and secure at the back made an unfortunate fumble and Petone capitalised. We were battling and created a few half chances but it looked like by half time we wouldn t was all Hyde. Or rather that should be all Dye since it was he who scored 4 great goals and raised the spirits and workload of those around him. We played like a title winning team, passing the ball to feet, playing balls into space for Dele and Dye to run onto and taking almost all of our for bringing stability to the centre of midfield, Clayton for running and running, Dele for his overall work rate and Toga s attacking wingback play. Bring on Karori! Match Report by Jonathan Cobb 08 TAWA AFC TAWA AFC 09

6 and Lindsay made room for Colin up front. Neil put a nice ball through for Noel to run on to and with their centre mid player, running as a line backer, cleaned out Noel... Didn t see him was the reply... Mal stepped up and put the free kick high into the box, with Colin running on and placing a nice header into the bottom corner to make it 1-0 (a few groans from both sides) as not many people had picked Colin to score this year and money was on the line.. We continued with the pressure from Seatoun, and from a break down the left, their striker gathered the ball but with Dave sliding in and the ball going out for a throw in, the ref ruled a foul 30 April 2016 Seatoun AFC 1 Tawa Vets 1 TAWA VETS VS SEATOUN AFC master) wasn t watching. Steve made a break and putting a low shot down came in and gave one back and then managed to pull their keeper off. and gave a pen.. Pretty sure he got the ball first ref Final score was 1-1. Not the prettiest game, ground condi- There was a deep sigh when it was announced we would be playing at Crawford Green. It should be called Crawford brown as it didn t have he wind was just starting to pick up and now it was our turn to play into the wind which is when we play our best... in the corner which was going to be the winner but for their keeper to pull off a good save and put the ball out for a corner. (Unbelievable!!) We were missing a few players but managed to field 13 with Neil tions were crap. Scorers Colin - 1 a great deal of grass and was a bit and Mal on the side-line. Report by Neil Gardner bumpy. A terrible field. We were missing a few players but managed to field 13 with Neil and Mal on the side-line. As we were missing our main centre midfield I let Nigel and Noel know that they would probably be playing a full game in the middle but within 10 mins Noel had pulled up lame and called for a sub. Neil was the quickest to sub on and managed to get himself playing centre mid with Nigel. Within seconds of coming on Neil had a nice shot from outside the box, which was just pushed around the corner by their keeper. From the corner Nigel had an easy header straight in front but managed to put it over the top. Rest of the first half was much the same with most of the shots going wide and neither keeper having to do a great deal. The wind was just starting to pick up and now it was our turn to play into the wind which is when we play our best, as we keep the ball and play our total football style by passing the ball around and using our speed and skill to get down the other end of the field. We were starting to create a few chances and a few fines ($). Neil put 2 over the top from out in front and was just hoping that Matt (fine Lindsay made a break through the middle, and with Steve on the left and Neil on the right, he decided to pass it to Steve who ran through but for their keeper and last defender to intercept it and with 3 bodies lying on the ground Steve tried to get to the ball first. Their keeper had other ideas and decided to rugby tackle Steve and then proceeded to lay 3 punches to Steves head before Neil Ref ruled Steve had kicked the ball out of the keepers hands (rubbish call) and decided to do nothing about the 3 punches thrown. The game was starting to get a bit messy as more physical challenges were made and the ref letting some go. By this time Nigel had decided to have a drink and Noel came back on 10 TAWA AFC TAWA AFC 11

7 up Aaron to convert past the keeper Tawa and the game ended at 2-0. from an acute angle. That was Aaron s fourth goal in five matches and puts University would have come out of him top of the goal scoring charts the game feeling like they should ahead of Mike. However after that have at least gotten a draw but on good period the last 15 minutes chances created, along with the became scrappy and University could missed penalty, a win to Tawa was easily have equalised, Lance making a fair result. It was a much better a great save from a corner to keep performance than last week but Tawa Tawa 1-0 up at the break. would feel that they are capable of a lot more and will need to be at their The game was still a scrappy affair in best to beat a solid Kapiti side away the second half, more of a midfield from home in their next game. battle without any real free flowing football. University slowly started to get into the game and continued to force corners but Tawa's defence was solid and never really looked like conceding. 15 minutes into the game Tawa were awarded a penalty MENS PREMS after a foul on Aaron, up stepped Rick and the chance to get the two goal cushion that Tawa were searching VS VICTORIA UNI for. His penalty was not well struck and the keeper made a comfortable save, much to the dismay of the Tawa faithful. University continued to Saturday 30 April vs Vic Uni at Redwood Park Tawa 2 - Vic Uni 0 Redwood Park was the setting for the fifth round clash between Tawa and University. University were coming into this game after a hard earned draw with North Wellington and a reason- able start to the season. A win today would see them leapfrog Tawa in the table. Tawa would have to play better than the week before against Island Bay to get a result in this game. Thankfully the weather conditions for the game were the complete opposite of last week, much to the relief of everyone at the ground. Tawa made their customary slow start to the game, conceding a number of corners but they looked threatening on the break and solid in possession during the middle period of the first half. So-Rey was presented with a couple of excellent chances during this time and unfortunately couldn t capitalise, however both So and Mohammed played a large part in the first goal of the game, setting battle and there were a few nervous moments without anything clear cut being created. With five minutes to go Tawa put the game to bed, a good move led to a searching ball into the penalty area from Mohammed, Jake s attempt at converting completely wrong footed the keeper and the ball ended up in the back of the net. The last five minutes were comfortable for The game was still a scrappy affair in the second half, more of a midfield battle without any real free flowing football. 12 TAWA AFC TAWA AFC 13

8 TAWA "The game then began to get a bit niggly with a few yellow cards being handed out and a few rash challenges beginning to fly in.." BEARS VS OLYMPIC 30 April 2016 Wellington Olympic 1 vs Tawa Bears 2 The Bears took on Wellington Olympic in game 5 of their season. After a close game the previous Monday which ended in a draw, the lads were keen to get back to winning ways. However with 7 members of the squad out for various reasons, the team had a patch work appearance to it. The game started (like all games so far this season) at a cracking pace and was end to end. On a pitch that had the bounce of a basketball court, both sides struggled to keep the ball under control. The Bears did have the ball in the back of the Olympic net before the half was out through a Cam Riley header from a free kick, however this effort was ruled out for offside. An even game and 0-0 at the break. The game started (like all games so far this season) at a cracking pace We made a couple of changes at half time but the game continued in the same pattern as the first half, lots of ball in midfield but no major chances for either team. The deadlock would be broken about 15 minutes into the half when Cam would direct a free kick past the Olympic goal keeper and into the net. 10 minutes later and the Bears would have a great chance to extend their lead from the penalty spot. Unfortunately we could not covert with the Olympic goalkeeper making the save and the score would remain at 1-0. This fired Olympic up and they would get their reward 10 minutes later with a ball from the left being converted at the back post. 1-1 with time running out. The game then began to get a bit niggly with a few yellow cards being handed out and a few rash challenges beginning to fly in as both sides chased the win. With 5 minutes to go the Bears would get the winner and hang on for another 3 points. At times it wasn't pretty but we got the win and banked 3 more point and that's what matters most. Mark Roberts worked hard up front all day earning himself man of the match honours. Report by Jeffrey Crosby 14 TAWA AFC TAWA AFC 15

9 TAWA MEN'S 2NDS VS PETONE "As a show of character though, Tawa did press forward in added time..." Tawa v Petone Saturday 7th May Petone 4 - Tawa 4 Happily Tawa broke its run of poor starts and dominated the early exchanges against Petone, particularly down the right hand side where Richard Sims was running rampant and forced a number of early corners. Decent shots were put in by Richard, Drew Wild & Russell Kyne. At the other end things were reasonably quiet, with only the speedy Petone winger on the left causing any real problems for the Tawa defence. On 30 minutes Tawa finally got some reward for their dominance as Richard Sims broke into the box from the right and squared to Luke Martin who made no mistake with a great finish. Things got even better for Tawa a minute later when Brent Pankhurst broke forward from right fullback, gave a 1-2 move drove into the penalty area and with a brilliant finish into the top corner made it 2-0 to Tawa. Just as things seemed to have really turned Tawa's way, in the 34th minute Petone built from the left and dribbled into the box with Tawa seemingly having things covered, Andrew Tang at the near post slipped over allowing a shot from 5 meters out giving Ken Williams in goal no chance. Not to be outdone, in the 36th minute Neil Yates for Tawa shot across the box from the left for Richard Sims at the back post to score another good goal for Tawa, for a deserved 3-1 lead. Unfortunately the action for the half was not over, as in the 39th minute the Petone left winger won the ball in midfield beat a couple of weak challenges and from well outside the penalty area curled a superb shot into the far corner that Ken could only get his finger tips to. Five goals in ten minutes was enough for the first half with Tawa probably being unlucky to only lead 3-2 at half time. The second half was much tighter with the teams really cancelling themselves out, with Petone having more possession but not creating a lot, except the odd excursion down their left, as the left winger was their only real threat. This threat lead to Petone's third goal in the 81st minute as he broke down the left, cut the ball across where a good shot left Ken with no chance. This really put Petone on top and they now put Tawa under real pressure and in the 90th minute once again broke down the left cut the ball across and even though Ken got a full hand to the ball Petone were 4-3 up, after being 3-1 down before half time. As a show of character though, Tawa did press forward in added time and won a free kick about 8 meters outside the area in a good central location. With free kick specialists Russell Kyne & Neil Yates over the ball and time all but up Neil Yates took the kick and superbly curled the ball over the wall and beating the diving Petone keeper to tie the match up at 4-4. Astonishingly Tawa then had another break into the Petone box, but just as they were about to shoot the referee blew full time and the 8 goal roller coaster was over with the spoils shared. Having not scored in their last two games played before this fixture, scoring four goals here with four different scorers was great for Tawa and once again they strung together some really good football, but training will continue to focus on putting together a full 90 minute performance. Report by Richard Jones TAWA DAD'S ARMY VS EASTBOURNE "Our defence held out well despite the early disadvantage..." 7 May 2016 Eastbourne Gs - 1 vs Tawa Dad s Army - 2 A late change in time and venue meant that Army had to play a makeshift defence in the first 25 minutes of this game (both centre backs coach the Tawa Grade 12 first team). Amazingly enough, we won the toss for a third time in a row and decided to take the slight wind advantage. It was unusual playing on a small field, probably the smallest we have played on. Our defence held out well despite the early disadvantage and we created the best chances in the first 30 minutes. Combined pressure eventually led to two goals, the first from Rames, a volley into the bottom left corner, and the second, a brilliant header from Lawsy from a corner kick. If we thought we were going to have it easy in the second half, we were wrong. A new player from Eastbourne came in and started to dictate the midfield. The second half was pretty much a defence and quick raid session but our counter attacks were swift and effective enough which meant Eastbourne could not commit too many to the front. Eastbourne eventually got a goal in the 70th minute, a well taken header from an almost perfect corner kick. After the goal, they were all over us but a well marshalled defence and commitment from all including our striker Phil blocking a point blank shot near the end ensured a victory for Army. 16 TAWA AFC TAWA AFC 17

10 TAWA In a week where the Foxes secured the EPL title we decided that we d emulate our heroes by holding on for a one nil win. BLUES VS KARORI 7 May 2016 Waterside Karori Fossils 0 vs Tawa Blues 1 In a week where the Foxes secured the EPL title we decided that we d emulate our heroes by holding on for a one nil win. 3 points is 3 points but boy did we make hard work of it. Playing our possession based passing game means that we continue to create a high number of chances but, unlike last week, only one of them got converted into a goal. But what a goal! Dele headed a high ball, fought off the defender and then rocketed his shot low into the corner. The keeper got a hand to it but the power of the shot took it over the goal line. You would Playing our possession based passing game means that we continue to create a high number of chances think it was plain sailing from here but alas no. They created a few chances and from a corner claimed that the ball had crept over the line at the front post. A bit like a few weeks ago, only those there at the time know whether it was in or not. Their ref said no goal so we went with that. (Thanks Ref) Their second chance was a penalty Clayton put your hands in your pockets when you re in our penalty box :) Jeff brilliantly saved to his left (Serdar on the side-line was shouting to your right ) and kept us in the game. From then on it was Blues all the way. Unfortunately Dye left his scoring boots at home and the closest we came to a second was Serdar seeing a brilliant shot hit the bar. All in all it was a win and morale is high, we look forward to next week. Report By Jonathan Cobb 18 TAWA AFC TAWA AFC 19

11 TAWA VETS VS SV MENTORS "We only had 11 on Friday night and also had to find a referee..." 7 May 2016 Tawa Vets 3 vs SV Mentors 1 was laid very nicely for Lindsay to run onto and slot one past the keeper to make it 1-0. Stokes Valley got a goal back from a long range shot that swerved around and with Marty looking into the sun it We were due to play on Ascot Park but with all the rain last week Ascot got a bit wrinkly and we were transferred to Kura St. It had been re grassed and could have done with a couple more weeks of grass growth but at least it was flat. Stokes Valley had most of the play in the first half and should have finished a couple of chances but with a couple of good blocks by Marty in goal and the defence scrambling to clear the ball we kept them out. Late in the first half Nigel got the ball in their half and with heaps of time he chipped a nice somehow got past to make it 2-1. Bok came on and was tormenting their defence, they were even yelling out offside before he had run past them. Finally they had enough and didn t chase him one time and he had a one on one with the keeper and BECOME A SPONSOR TODAY We only had 11 on Friday night and also had to find a referee. Thanks to injured Kepi for refereeing and Bok from the third team we had enough numbers. From the kick off Kepi was having a hard time, every time we got the ball in their half there was a yell of offside; Peter's first game this season and he was making some nice runs confusing their defence and all they could muster was an off side ref as he ran past them. On one play, instead of giving the ball to Peter it ball across for Steve to header home to make it 2-0. Lindsay made another break down the right but with another call of offside Kepi blew the whistle for half time. A fair result going into the half. Colin wanted to ref and young Mal got ready to come on (since he only popped out to pick up the milk and just happened to pop over to Kura St with his boots). slotted it into the left hand corner to make it 3-1. Wasn t a lot of other chances in the second half and the game finished 3-1. A fair result and that puts us back into 2nd on the table. Scorers: Steve 1, Lindsay 1, Bok 1 Report By Neil Gardner Tawa AFC is one of Wellington s oldest and most prestigious amateur football clubs, having been in competition since Our men s and women s teams are currently at the top local level of football in Wellington and are always hugely competitive. We are always looking for sponsors to partner with, if you feel you or your business has something to offer please get in touch. As members of the community ourselves, we are aware of how important community involvement and exposure can be. Please contact us to enquire about Sponsorship today. tawafc.news@gmail.com 20 TAWA AFC

12 TAWA BULLDOGS VS "The pitch looked like it was from another region of the world - maybe northern Africa or India?..." EASTBOURNE 30 April 2016 Eastbourne 4 vs Tawa Bulldogs 1 We headed to Cl Bishop Park in Eastbourne to take on the Eastbourne 1st team. They're another team promoted from Capital 5 last year but have had a good start to the season and sat below us in 3rd place on goal difference. The pitch looked like it was from another region of the world - maybe northern Africa or India? - where there is little rain, the ground rock hard and grass doesn't grow consistently. And the match began in crazy circumstances as we took the lead after only 5 seconds when their second pass took a bobble on the uneven surface, leading to a heavy touch and Nate Perkins - on loan from the 2nds - swooped in and lobbed the keeper from 30 yards out. The rest of the first half was a relatively even affair, as both teams tried to play some good football, yet were hindered by the tiny and uneven pitch. Eastbourne managed an equaliser halfway through and we headed to the break at 1-1. We were forced to make a change at the break as one of our number had to rush off to collect someone from the airport. In hindsight, this may have been a defining moment. As it turned out the second half was a one-sided affair, and unfortunately we were on the wrong side of it. Eastbourne had a field day, able to attack virtually at will and finding acres of space right across the park. The match ended 4-1, with Eastbourne scoring 2 late goals as we pushed forward for an equaliser. But that flatters us, because it could have been 8 or 9-1 if it wasn't for the outstanding display in goal by Tom Paver. He managed to pull off a host of saves that he had no right to be making and kept us in the match when the rest of us seemingly couldn't. Tom aside, it was a disappointing second half performance by our team, where we were out-thought, out-muscled, out-'reacted' and outpassioned. Eastbourne seemed to win every challenge and every 2nd phase ball, and in the process they taught us the level of football nous and passion that is needed to succeed in this league. Hopefully we can heed that lesson. Report by Chris Munro 22 TAWA AFC TAWA AFC 23

13 first goal. The Saints defence and do manage to convert on several were composure on the ball under midfield continues to push and occasions, ok on four occasions in the pressure, need to improve fitness compete, but once again, one of their second half and this sees them finish levels, defence to push up fast to fast strikers pounces on a through with a well-deserved 7-1 win. Hats off reduce gap between defence and ball to round Daniel in goal. Tawa again to the Tawa Saints though for strikers and to seek to maintain Saints down 3-1 at half time. continuing to put the effort in and player positioning. Onwards and trying to play football under pressure, upwards to the next game! The second half begins and Olympic on this occasion beaten in the main players must have been told to by a very fast and committed Olympic P.S. The ref was stoked to get told by leave the ref alone at half time as several players in the opposing team they focus on their football and team. Two prominent and fast that he was the best ref they had so Another beautiful day at Redwood park passing and have put one of their lippy players on the side line. The strikers with good ball skills being the standouts. Lyall despite scoring far this season. Strict, firm but fair second half just sees wave after wave an own goal early in the first half Goal Scorers: Michael Jansen 1 TAWA SAINTS of Olympic attack with scrambling defence and at times poor shots at deserved his man of the match for stout defending in the heat of battle, Report by Paul Leman goal or off target saving Tawa from in both halves. The key takeaways VS OLYMPIC a more extreme score line. Olympic for the Saints on this occasion "Hats off again to the Tawa Saints though for continuing to put the effort in and trying to play football under pressure" 30 April 2016 Tawa Saints 1 vs Olympic Dream 7 We rock up to Ascot Park at 4pm for our 5pm game and set for a good warm up prior to kick-off. Weather glorious and conditions virtually perfect for a game of football, only comment to add is this fixture could have (should have) been played at 3pm (Olympic agreed) under sunlight rather than under floodlights but that s Capital Football's scheduling for you. Definitely beats being allocated to Onepoto 2 that doesn t exist and an unplanned trip to the pit otherwise known as the current state of Kura Park. Ascot Park is perhaps the best artificial surface in the Northern Suburbs currently, so can t complain on that front. The game gets off to a flyer for the Tawa Saints, catching Olympic virtually sleeping in the first few minutes with a good play down the right hand flank seeing Michael Jansen slot a well finished goal. This frazzled Olympic into action from being stunned mullets into finding their Energizer batteries. Their attack was well poised to pounce on any casual or sloppy Tawa defending with two fast paced strikers keen to exploit if given the opportunity. Unfortunately for the Tawa Saints, they did get an opportunity and a run down the left flank met with a heavy weighted cross sees the ball fall to Lyall Pou, who misses giving up a corner and instead puts away a powerful finish. Olympic then jump immediately on top, with passing from their two main strikers reaps reward immediately following their TAWA BEARS VS KARORI BOOMERS "As has been the way so far this season, the game started at a cracking pace..." 7 May 2016 Tawa Bears 0 vs Karori Boomers 2 The Bears took on Karori at Redwood Park in their 6th game of the season. The previously unbeaten Bears were wary of a Karori side that sat just below them on the table. As has been the way so far this season, the game started at a cracking pace and before we knew it we were 1-0 down. We would then lose Mark "Fat boy" Roberts to injury forcing an early change. Far from ideal and with us continuing to struggle to string together more than two passes, the first half was one to forget. 1-0 to Karori at the break. The Bears changed things at half time but our play didn't really improve. Further injuries forced Ben Soal to go in goal for the final 20 minutes and, but for a couple of great saves, it could have been worse. Karori would score again although with a strong hint of offside, the goal stood however and that's football. 2-0 to Karori at full time, a game to forget for us and we move on to try and get back on track next weekend. Report by Jeffrey Crosby 24 TAWA AFC TAWA AFC 25

14 half transpired and although Tawa occasional shot actually on goal. for the win for the full 90 minutes. created some chances the shots were spraying over the top of goal and not Sustained attack from the Tawa Man of the Match: Nick Warren directed at the goal itself. Pressure Saints did eventually lead to a well- Goal Scorers: Michael Jansen 1, continued from North Wellington deserved equaliser. Started with Ledan Eshay 1 and eventually they were dubiously Nick Warren at the back protecting awarded a second goal from what the ball for the keeper, then Nick Report by Paul Leman can only be described as a very Mahon screaming for the ball from blatant minimum of 5 m just beyond the keeper which was pumped to halfway offside that was allowed to halfway. Kim receives the ball in the play on. attacking third and goes on a darting and dazzling run than sees the ball The guys came into the break with fall to Ledan who strikes the ball into heads down at 2 nil to the deficit and the back of the net near the five yard looking for some divine intervention. box. Both teams have half chances They were reminded that football is following this goal however both TAWA SAINTS about the ball and also that it was crucial they stepped up the game, defences hold firm and that would be the final score, a 2-2 draw. started playing more expansive VS football to stretch and tire out the opposition and start getting their The Saints will see this as two points lost but after being down 2-0 at half shots on target. A goalie change was time and not getting the rub of the also made at half time to provide green from the away ref they will take NORTH WTGN FATBOYS Dan a chance to play in the outfield. Second half kicked off and started the point and comeback draw. Hats off again to the defence who were with a dominant start from the Saints. solid all game and did not deserve to 7 May 2016 North Wellington Phatboys 2 vs Tawa Saints 2 Roll on and rock on the great sunny and warm weather! Yet again a glorious day for football on a fairly firm and even Alex Moore grass pitch. Perhaps only comment would be more rain required to get the grass growth back as resembled more of a cricket outfield than a football pitch in most parts. But certainly still in very good condition. On this occasion we stepped up to a bigger and more physical North Wellington team and this game was going to be the game of two halves. In the first half we seemed to be intimidated by the bigger and more physical opposition who furthered their dominance with getting away with fouling our players time after time. Ironically though, the opening goal would come from a Goalie error, who after receiving the ball from a defender, managed to muff a kick straight to their holding player striker who calmly slotted a finish into the roof of the net. The Yet again the classic interplay near halfway that lead onto a run from Michael Jansen finished in a goal, game on. The Saints then continued in the half to dominate position but just could not get the crucial goal. North Wellington continued with waves of counter attack but the Tawa Saints defence was solid and invariably shots on goal were either sprayed wide or high with only the concede the two goals. Nick Warren sweeping for the full game raised the bar on the day and thoroughly deserved his man of the match. Also key goals scored by Michael and Ledan who keep their goal scoring tallys counting on up. Rock on! As Mahmood pointed out at the final wrap, just need to continue the commitment and desire shown in the second half each week and be driven 26 TAWA AFC TAWA AFC 27

15 WOMEN'S ONE VS PETONE "The game started off very evenly matched a lot of tackling and challenging the opposition to try and win the ball.." WOMEN'S ONE 1 May 2016 Pwerex Petone 2 vs Tawa -1 her little legs until they burned, winning the ball the majority of the time. After a clearance from the left back, Elly, to get it up to chipped Mary to go ahead 2-1. We never gave up hope and a draw would the striker Erin, and some definitely have been a fair VS VICTORIA UNIVERSITY After a couple of wins in a row the girls were looking Petone were on attack a lot of the first half, making pressure on the keeper, Erin manages to chip it result but it was not meant to be. "The Tawa team put in a massive fight and were the dominant team in the second half.." to fire, although a bit nervous about playing on turf and how fast we would it a heavy workload for the back line and the player of the day our goalie Mary. over tying it up 1-1 going into the half time break. I think it may come down to not having "my old man's have to run to get the ball. Mary made some fantastic A few stern words and a a dustman", blaring from 8 May 2016 Uni unfortunately resulted in another with the Vic team barely managing saves, diving and pushing bit of encouragement from Tim's car before the game Tawa 0 vs Victoria goal for the younger spirited green one. The day was fantastic for it wide. the coaches, sees the girls to amp us up!! University -2 After an explosive first 10 minutes from both teams it was a nicely taken corner from the Uni team that put Tawa 1-0 down. It was a valid fight for the next 20 or so minutes when a positive push from team. After an intense half time talk from both coaches the teams both went back on the field with strong intentions to collect the three points at the end of the day. The Tawa team put in a massive fight and were the dominant team in the second half having half a dozen shots on goal Albeit the 2-0 loss the Tawa team were definitely the dominant team in the end and were very unfortunate to have come away with no points this weekend. Report by Kirsten Williams playing, a little cloud and a bit of wind. The game started off very evenly matched a lot of tackling and challenging the opposition to try and win the ball. The midfielders were on fire, Alex running A bit of a miscommunication at the back and Petone score. Heads up ready to fight back Tawa are hot on the ball, making some amazing passes, doing what we have been practicing at training. rearing to go. This half was a battle, 50/50 balls contested well, headers all over the show, saves from the keeper, kept us in the game. Unfortunately Petone A great a friendly game was played by both teams. Great win Petone. Report by Elly Collins 28 TAWA AFC TAWA AFC 29

16 TAWA MEN'S 2NDS VS MARIST 30 April 2016 Marist AFC 2 vs Tawa - 0 Kilbirnie Park Having been defaulted to by Miramar last week Tawa seconds were itching for this week s game and a chance to make amends for the loss to Naenae in the last game played. There was a southerly at Kilbirne so the temperature was cool and Marist had first use of the breeze. A portion of the field was taken up with a cricket block and all players struggled to keep their footing in this section of the park an area to avoid! Unfortunately Tawa got off to their traditional slow start and Marist had the better of the first 10 minutes although not really troubling the Tawa defence. Just as Tawa was coming into the game in the 24th minute Marist broke down the right and goalie Ken Williams made a smart save to deflect the ball onto the cross bar and away to safety. As play swung down the other end of the field Tawa debutant and centre striker, Luke Martin, had a shot that went straight to the keeper. This was the ignition point for Tawa as a series of shots came in with Nate Williams, Richard Simms, and David Hunt all having good efforts but unfortunately all wide of the goal. With all this pressure, it was disappointing that on 39 minutes a clearance from Tawa was intercepted by Marist and the ball fed to their right and the Marist striker at pace broke into the box and fired a lovely shot into the far corner past Ken who had no chance. There was a southerly at Kilbirne so the temperature was cool and Marist had first use of the breeze At half time Tawa talked about using the breeze and getting the ball wide and not turning over possession. Building on what they had done in the first half would surely be enough for Tawa to carry the day but unfortunately Tawa s early possession did not result in a lot of shots and Tawa was made to pay in the 64th minute when a Marist break resulted in Marist s second goal. With everything now to do, Tawa did string together a number of shots with Luke Martin, Luke Boyadijan, Mike Raemaker, Russell Kyne and Drew Wild all having shots but to be fair not really troubling the Marist keeper. The Marist keeper did resemble a fog horn though, with his encouragement to his team and appealing for fouls from 70 meters away kept things interesting, but he had the last laugh in keeping a clean sheet as Marist went on to win 2-0. Man of the match for Tawa was Andrew Tang. Andrew played as centre back and not only worked well at snuffing out Marist attacks, he also had a number of breaks out from defence beating several Marist players and setting up attacks. Thanks also to Scott Stephenson who stepped up from the third team and performed well at right back. This is a disappointing run for Tawa though, as they have played better football than their opponents in the last 2 games played, but have not scored and lost both games. Division 1 this year is shaping up as a very even grade so getting wins on the board will to very important and this will remain the focus for Tawa as a third of the season is now almost gone. Report by Richard Jones 30 TAWA AFC TAWA AFC 31

17 ACU2 VS KARORI SEALORDS "With a two goal deficit we rallied as best we could, but could still not find the target..." A few photos from the match! Thanks to Geordie! ACU2 0-2 Waterside Park. A quirk of scheduling meant meant the home side were awarded afterwards with a (by our admittedly against the fit and aggressive home Karori Sealords we landed the pristine 1st pitch, but a penalty. Striker/coach Jason Trimble biased accounts) absurdly offside side - and they were well deserving of from the get-go it was pretty clear the was filling in between the sticks, and goal. the win. Coming off the back of a 2-0 win, spirits were high for ACU2 as we traveled to meet Waterside Karori Sealords on the magnificent Karori Sealords were a class above us. Preserving a clean sheet in the 1st half was no mean feat; but early in the 2nd a swift kick to the shins would have preferred to be lining up the spot-kick rather than defending it. He dived the right way but the ball just eluded his outstretched gloves. Karori followed this up shortly With a two goal deficit we rallied as best we could, but could still not find the target. Fluidity of passing and possession was difficult to establish Report by Geordie Shaw 32 TAWA AFC TAWA AFC 33

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