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WaiBOP United v Wellington Phoenix John Kerkhof Park, Cambridge
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Home on The Range Editorial comment — Josh Easby
Expectation is a funny thing in football. If you support a team that's the hot favourite to take the title, you're gutted when they drop a point. But if your team is hanging on for survival, picking up a single point can be cause for celebration. To quote John Cleese's character Brian Stimpson in the movie Clockwise: "I can take the despair. It's the hope I can't stand." I think the expectations around WaiBOP United have significantly shifted in little more than a year. When the franchise launched in late 2013, I think it's fair to say not a lot was expected of a side that was replacing a Waikato FC that had achieved little in terms of results or support within the region. The first ASB Premiership season for WaiBOP established a credibility for the team and started to grow shoots of hope for this summer. That has built into strong crowd support and a belief among the playing squad that making the play–offs is not some crazy dream. The league table shows it's still possible to make the play–offs, despite losing our last couple of games to current and past champions Auckland City and Waitakere United. After the Auckland City loss, the disappointment was plain to see on the faces of our players and coaching team as they left the pitch. That's what happens when you go into games believing you are going to win — it hurts when you lose. In his comments in today's issue of The Range, coach Peter Smith says the game against Wellington Phoenix has become a 2
Josh Easby is the co–editor of The Range and is secretary of the Cambridge Football Club
"must win" for his squad. He makes it plain that the current WaiBOP team have what it takes to extend their season. This season has been exciting for the supporters, and the thrills of winning (especially the way the side has fought back when falling behind) are now tempered with the sting of disappointment when we stumble. But thanks to the players and coaches for giving us hope ...
NZ Programme of the Year 2014
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Editors: Dwayne Barlow and Josh Easby Contributors: Bruce Holloway, Jeff Neems, Grant Stantiall, Louis Roberts, Gemma Sliz. Copyright: None of the contents of this publication should be reproduced without prior permission. Inquiries to: dwayne.b@waibop.co.nz WaiBOP United Brian Perry Sports House Wintec Rotokauri Campus Akoranga Road Hamilton W W W.WAIBOPUNITED.CO.NZ
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From the Dug Out A coach’s perspective — Peter Smith
Hello, everyone, and welcome back to John Kerkhof Park for our penultimate home game of the 2014/15 ASB Premiership. Obviously we’re hoping we can extend our season for a few more weeks by making the play–offs. If we’re to do that, however, we have to win today. Fail to do so and we’re probably out of second chances. That goes for the Phoenix as well, so I think we’re in for a cracker. These are the type of games good players want to play in and good coaches want to prepare their teams for. I’ll be asking the lads to remember all the work they’ve put in over the course of the season, the
Peter Smith is in his second season as Head Coach of WaiBOP United.
sacrifices they’ve made, the crowd support they’ve had and to leave everything out on the field today. The defeat at Waitakere United last Saturday was a difficult one to stomach. As much as the performance was good it’s all about getting results at this point of the season. That’s what we need to be about this afternoon.
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From the Centre Circle What’s happening in the Waikato/Bay of Plenty
As the winter season approaches, a number of clubs have announced preseason tournaments for various age groups. CAMBRIDGE — MEN AND WOMEN This Sunday, Cambridge host their fifth annual 7-a-side tournament, the Carters Men’s Sevens, drawing teams from around the Waikato and Bay of Plenty. Several teams are heading to Cambridge early so they can support WaiBOP United against the Phoenix, and then be ready for action the next morning. On Sunday March 8, it will be the turn of women to play sevens at Cambridge with teams from the upper North Island competing at John Kerkhof Park.
Family kite day There's always something new or different at a WaiBOP United home game! From 1pm on Saturday March 14, families are invited to John Kerkhof Park to fly kites as part of a Family Kite Day before WaiBOP United and Southern United kick off at 5pm. Our food and refreshments area will be open throughout the afternoon.
HAMILTON NORTH — JUNIORS The Hamilton North Pre-Season Junior Tournament is scheduled for Sunday March 29, 2015. The tournament will be for 7-a-side teams of boys and girls (mixed), from 8th to Open grade (12/13th). Entries close on Monday March 23 (unless grades are filled before then). For more information or to register a team go to http://tinyurl.com/lw9uvcf or email: tournament@hamiltonnorthfootball. org.nz. MATAMATA — U-13S Matamata Swifts AFC will host the inaugural U-13 Pre-Season Championships at the Matamata Domain on Friday April 3, 2015 (Good Friday). Matamata Swifts' Club Development Manager, Dwayne Barlow, said that while this is a new venture for the club it should help fill an obvious gap in the pre-season programme for this important age group. “Hopefully over time we can grow this tournament into something that sits alongside the other key age-group events,” said Barlow. “For 2015, however, we aim to put on a well-run tournament that provides players with a solid day of football and coaches the opportunity to fine tune things ahead of the winter season. We’ve got a few surprises up our sleeves too!”
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For more information you can visit the U-13 Pre-Season Championships’ page on the club's website. Click http:// w w w. m a t a m a t a s w i f t s. co m / u - 1 3 championships/. OTUMOETAI — JUNIORS Otumoetai FC is hosting a world cup tournament at Fergusson Park, Tauranga, on Sunday April 26. The tournament is for Grades 8, 9, 10,11, 12/13. For more information contact Tournament Director Gillian Carter on email: ofctournament2014@gmail.com or phone: 021 105 3085. AUCKLAND — GIRLS Auckland club Fencibles United is hosting two girls-only pre-season tournaments over the weekend of March 14-15.
These are for 12th and 13th grade teams and will be played on articificial turf at William Green Domain. Both tournaments will be separate in their age groups however will run at the same time at the same place. To register your interest and receive an entry pack contact scottyhnz@gmail.com.
Kids wanted! Give your children the chance to get close to the ASB Premiership action by volunteering as match mascots and ball boys and girls. To take part in our last home game of the season (March 14), contact WaiBOP Football's event co–ordinator Shaun Kipara by emailing: shaun.k@waibop.co.nz.
Free courses for referees WaiBOP referees have announced a schedule of courses to help develop more Club–Based Referees (CBRs). These courses normally cost $30 per person but the opening courses of the 2015 schedule provides free admission providing candidates register in advance. Register at: http://www.waibopfootball. co.nz/index.php?id=416. Dates for the free courses are: Hamilton Hillcrest High School (room 13), 7pm– 9pm, March 18. Tauranga Venue TBC, 7pm–9pm, March 18 Rotorua Venue TBC, 7pm–9pm, March 25 Dates for the paid courses ($30pp) are: Hamilton Hillcrest High School (room 13), 7pm– 9pm, April 15 and April 29. Tauranga Venue TBC, 7pm–9pm, April 15 and April 29 6
Rotorua Venue TBC, 7pm–9pm, March 25 Taupo Venue TBC, 7pm–9pm, April 22 Thames Venue TBC, 7pm–9pm, May 6 Whakatane Venue TBC, 7pm–9pm, May 15 2015 Level 1 Courses This is a free all–day course to be held at Matamata Swifts AFC on April 12.
Our hospitality area is being served today by Good George Brewing. Enjoy a cool craft beer or a non–alcoholic ginger beer on tap in the hospitality area beside the Carters Stand behind the northern goal.
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Football Dad From here to there
Football Dad unfolded a tatty and sun– bleached map of the world across the kitchen table. The fine print, in the bottom right of the map, marked its origin: ‘Acme Corporation — Printing and production, 1987’. “Okay, so there’s a few new countries in the world since this map was produced,” explained Football Dad. “There have been a few wars and revolutions and things, so there’s no longer a USSR.” “Qatar!” yelled the Youngest One enthusiastically, thrusting a stubby finger toward the Middle East. “There, there there, on the map! Lots of oil!” The Eldest One scorned her sister: “Geez, you are such a know–it–all.” “I pay attention in school,” shot back the Youngest One. “Can’t help it if I am brainier than you.” “Stop it,” interjected Football Mum, a calmness in her voice. “Who can show us Portugal on the map?” “I believe that’s in Europe – next to France?” offered the Eldest One. “Close, neighbours Spain,” answered Football Dad, a sweeping motion of his hand across an Iberia dotted with fly pooh and the carcass of a dead spider. “It’s quite exciting!”squealed the Youngest One. “An actual world cup in Hamilton!” Football Dad was quick to point out the facts of the matter: “One of several FIFA world cups,” he explained. “They have tournaments for several different age groups, and both genders…this isn’t the really big one, with the men, like Brazil last year. But it’s pretty close. The FIFA U–20 World Cup…that’s a big deal.”
Football Dad tries to keep up with football and ahead of his footballing offspring but not necessarily in that order.
“So they’re boys?” queried the Eldest One. “Like teenagers? Pimples and not quite shaving every day type guys?” “Gifted, wealthy and highly sought–after teenage footballers,” said Football Dad. “They have to be 20 years old or under. They’re superstars and millionaires in the making. Some of them will be signed to big European clubs already.” “Manchester United, Liverpool, Barcelona, AC Milan, Werder Bremen…” The Youngest One blurted out the first European team that came to mind: “Scunthorpe FC!” Football Mum smiled, putting a loving arm around her youngest child: “That’s probably a little unlikely. I don’t think Scunthorpe FC are big spenders during the transfer window. Football League One in England isn’t exactly awash with money. But you never know.” Football Dad was keen to move the football geography class along. “Two South American teams,” he announced, affecting a horrible abomination of a Latin accent. “Zey will be from Colombia and Uruguay. Ole!” The Youngest One pounced at the opportunity to show her academic chops again. “There and there,” she said excitedly, again with the finger. “Uruguay wear blue and white and
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Colombia wear yellow! In Colombia they once shot a man for an own goal in the world cup – I read that on Wikipedia.” Football Mum spoke sternly and slowly: “A very sad day in football – let’s spare a thought for that player’s family. There was a lot more to that than a simple game or an own goal.” The Eldest One looked uptight but
enthusiastic in equal measure. “We’re going to a game though, right? Here in Hamilton?” Football Dad could not suppress a foolish grin. “I’d say so,” he said. Reaching into his pocket. Out came a cluster of colourful tickets. “We’re going to the whole bloody lot!”
Your Player of the Year Please email the name of your Player of the Year to dwayne.b@WaiBOP.co.nz. Voting will remain open until after our final game of the season, which is at home against Southern United on March 14. Last season's inaugural Player of the Year was former Scotland U–20 international goalkeeper Andy McNeil, pictured left with the trophy. Since landing the award, McNeil has returned to his native Scotland where he has become the first choice 'keeper for Scottish League One club Airdrieonians. This summer, we have many contenders for the award so make your vote count!
Photo: Grant Stantiall
DOUBLE TAKE
One WaiBOP United player stands to win the Supporters’ Player of the Year trophy for their efforts during the 2014/15 ASB Premiership season. The trophy stands at 320mm high and was donated by our supporters group last season. As fans, you have the opportunity to vote for the player you think should win. 8
We continue our series of WaiBOP United lookalikes with WaiBOP United goalkeeper James McPeake (on the left). We reckon he he bears more than a passing resemblance to British actor Jason Statham.
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Today’s Visitors Yellow fever comes to Cambridge
The Wellington Phoenix's move to play in the ASB Premiership has given the domestic game a double boost. While it has created a pathway for talented youngsters to break into professional football, it has also raised the profile of the ASB Premiership with the Phoenix helping draw crowds to their games. More than 1,000 turned up to watch Phoenix play the Wanderers SC in Whangarei early this month, evidence that football fans will turn up to see national league games if there's a chance of seeing the next generation of star players. The team's results have been inconsistent but the side has been encouraged to play open, attacking football which augers well for their first visit to Cambridge.
WaiBOP United beat Phoenix 2–0 at Eden Park in December. Photo: Grant Stantiall.
THE COACH — Andy Hedge A former apprentice with English club Brentford, Hedge emigrated to New Zealand where he has quickly risen through the coaching ranks. After a spell playing for Miramar Rangers, he became the Talent Manager for Capital Football in 2010 and
then became the assistant coach of the junior All Whites a year later. Hedge was appointed New Zealand Football’s Talent Development Manager in 2012 and has since joined the Phoenix to develop their up and coming stars who play in the ASB Premiership. “In New Zealand, there is definitely a pathway to success. I believe if a player puts in the work and takes their opportunities, they have every chance of playing good football, be it at National league level, an American University, the A–League or even the Premiership," he says. ALL WHITE TO WATCH — Tyler Boyd Tauranga–born Tyler Boyd has been the standout player for the Phoenix team in the ASB Premiership this summer, scoring 10 goals in his first six appearances, including four in a 10–minute burst against Southern United. The winger/striker played for Hamilton's Melville United in the Northern League in 2011 and followed that with a season of ASB Premiership football with Waikato FC. That led to a three year contract with the Phoenix and he made his A–League debut as a 17–year–old. Boyd was named the Phoenix club’s U–23 Player of the Year in 2014 and made his international debut for New Zealand when he played in a friendly against Japan last March.
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Our Chosen Charity WaiBOP United backs Macular Degeneration New Zealand
WaiBOP United is pleased to announce that Macular Degeneration New Zealand (MDNZ) is the charity the franchise will support during the 2014/15 ASB Premiership season. Macular Degeneration causes progressive loss of central vision but the peripheral vision is not affected. It is the leading cause of severe vision loss. One in seven people over the age of 50 years is affected in some way and the incidence increases with age. The macula is the central part of the retina, the light–sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. The retina processes all visual images. It is responsible for your ability to read, recognise faces, drive and see colours clearly. WaiBOP United will promote awareness of Macular Degeneration within the football community. “We hope that off the back of whatever profile our club is able to build we can help raise awareness of what Macular Degeneration is and how people can get tested,” says Dwayne Barlow, WaiBOP United’s Communications Manager. “This is something that has the potential to cause functional blindness and yet is easily treated if detected early enough.” Macular Degeneration is thought to be caused by genetic and environmental 10
factors. People over the age of 50 years are at risk. If you smoke or have a family history of Macular Degeneration, your risk of developing the disease is much greater. Amsler Grid The Amsler grid is a useful tool to detect vision problems resulting from damage to the macula (the central part of the retina). How to do it: 1. Cover one eye, then focus on the dot in the centre. 2. Do any of the lines look wavy, blurred or distorted? 3. Are there any missing areas or dark areas in the grid? 4. Don't forget to test both eyes. 5. If you see wavy, broken or distorted lines, or blurred or missing areas of vision, you may be displaying the symptoms of Macular Degeneration. Contact your doctor or optometrist immediately. For more information we encourage everyone to visit www.mdnz.org.nz.
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WAIBOP UNITED'S Tom Probert (left), Chad Coombes and goalkeeper Danyon Drake prevent Auckland City's Sam Burfoot from getting a clear shot at goal in their match at John Kerkhof Park. Photo: Gemma SlizUnited (Harlequin Photography). THE RANGE: Official Matchday Magazine of WaiBOP 13
FIFA U–20 World Cup Counting down to football's big event
With only three months to go before the opening ceremony, plans for the FIFA U–20 World Cup are reaching new levels of anticipation. Twenty of the 24 participating nations have already been confirmed for the May/ June event and the draw has determined where teams will play their group games Waikato and Bay of Plenty fans will be able to go to Hamilton to see games involving Qatar, Portugal, Colombia and an African nation still to be determined. Indications are that the tournament is going to be a wonderful spectacle for local fans and the expected global television audience of more than 170 million. Already, organisers have confirmed that more than 50,000 match tickets were sold
Hamilton's Waikato Stadium (right) will host eight matches during the 2015 FIFA U–20 World Cup
even before the draw was made, with spectators willing to book their seats in advance. A special advance sales promotion for VISA card holders has just ended and on March 10, tickets for individual matches go on general sale. Local Organising Committee CEO Dave Beeche says ticket sales are shaping up well. “The fact that hospitality for the final has been snapped up this far out is an indication that people understand that,
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Group A – Auckland New Zealand Ukraine USA Myanmar
Group D – Dunedin Mexico CAF 2 Uruguay Serbia
Group B – Wellington Argentina Panama CAF 3 Austria
Group E – New Plymouth CAF Champion Brazil Korea DPR Hungary
Group C –Hamilton Qatar Colombia Portugal CAF 4
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whoever makes the final, there will be some outstanding talent on show, a future superstar of the game will likely grace the match and that football at this level will be guaranteed entertainment,” said Mr Beeche. The tournament will be hosted by seven New Zealand cities with the opening game to be played at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland on 30 May and the final back at North Harbour on 20 June. Hamilton's first games will kick off on May 31. HOSPITALITY INFORMATION A variety of hospitality options are now available, from private suites & boxes to formal and informal shared lounges, offering first class food & beverages as well as seats in a prime location. To enquire about the various opportunities or register your interest, please contact hospitality@ fifau20.co.nz. THE WINNER'S CURSE While the U–20 tournament is famous for producing new stars of the game, victory has been less rewarding for the nations which have won the tournament. France are the current champions, after beating Uruguay 4–1 in a penalty shootout at the last finals. But France failed to qualify
The Range photographer Grant Stantiall (left) meets FIFA U–20 World Cup mascot Wolliam at WaiBOP United's match at Auckland City's Kiwitea Street ground. Photo: Gemma Sliz. for the New Zealand event, becoming the fourth consecutive title holder to fail to qualify for the subsequent tournament. FOURTH TEAM FOR HAMILTON The identity of the fourth qualifying nation to play group games at Hamilton will be known by March 22. Eight teams will contest the African U–20 Championships in Senegal with four qualifying for the trip to New Zealand. The fourth–ranked African team will come to Hamilton. The eight contenders are Congo, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa and Zambia.
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Music comes to the football Rhythm off the pitch is being used to help WaiBOP United footballers hit the right notes on the field. For last week’s game against Auckland City, the Cambridge Brass Band entertained the crowd at John Kerkhof Park with four march tunes at half–time. And to keep the crowd chanting their support for WaiBOP United, a group of fans brought a bass drum into the Carters Stand behind the northern goal, belting out a constant beat throughout the game.
“It’s tremendous that the fans have started to look for ways to bring their own forms of music to help boost the atmosphere at the games,” said Josh Easby, secretary of the Cambridge Football Club which is hosting five of the ASB Premiership matches this summer. The visiting Auckland City fans are noted for their vocal support but there was no doubt the home fans outsang them. The Cambridge club has booked a Brazilian percussion group, Sambatron, to liven up proceedings at the Phoenix game today.
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WaiBOP United 100 Club Getting behind our team
A group of sponsors have got behind WaiBOP United by joining the team's newly–formed 100 Club. The club provides entry level sponsorship investment for organisations and individuals who see benefits from their association with the region's ASB Premiership team. Membership of the club is restricted to 100 but is steadily growing as supporters start to understand how the club works. There's still time to join and receive the wide range of benefits that come from membership, including: Two season passes for all WaiBOP United’s home games. Access to pre–match functions— a great networking opportunity! Invitation to the end of season awards evening. Their name listed in every issue of The Range, our match day magazine A full–colour advertisement on our featured sponsor’s page in an issue of The Range (see page 16). Their logo on the WaiBOP Utd website with a link through to their website. Acknowledgement of their support over the PA system at every home match. The opportunity to erect pitch side signage on match day. (Signage produced to WaiBOP United’s specifications and provided at the sponsor’s cost.) All this is available for an investment of only $249, including GST (conditions may apply). Please contact WaiBOP's Graeme Blake for more information. email: graeme.b@waibop.co.nz mobile: 027 585 9011, ph: 07 211 7895
100 Club Members
1 Hurricane Press Ltd (Josh Easby) 2 Rose Lynn Fashions (Tommy Lynn) 3 InGoal (James Bannatyne) 4 Allfast Solutions (Greg Hansen) 5 Bettle and Associates (Merv Williams) 6 Phil Rogers Builders Ltd (Phil Rogers) 7 DBMM (Dwayne Barlow) 8 The Matamata Bus (Dwayne Barlow) 9 MIMICO (Rex Davies) 10 Hukanui–Rototuna FC (Hamish McMillan) 11 Pete Lawrence 12 Colliers International (Duncan Woodhouse) 13 The Terraces (Kim Van Gog) 14 Sealed Air (Mark Browning) 15 Tauranga First National (Anton Jones) 16-17 Stone Age Tiling Ltd (Shane Finlay) 18 Thrifty Car Rental (Nicole Moke) 19 Steel and Tube (Hamilton) (Stu Davidson & Shane Gleeson) 20 Jet Creative (Geoff Wheeler) 21 Cambridge Sportsworld (Jay & Dael Marshall) 22-26 Total Industrial Solutions (Dianne Knight) 27 Holcim (Andy Campbell) 28 Carters Cambridge (Liam Heffernan) 29 Andy Baylie 30 Challenge Cambridge (Dave Wilkinson) 31 Latham Builders (Ben Latham)
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United We Stand
Photo: Simon Mead.
What's happening inside WaiBOP United
Ever wondered what the best seat in the house looked like at John Kerkhof Park? Here's the view of the pitch as seen by WaiBOP United's technical analyst, Simon Mead, as he prepared to make a video of the game against Auckland City last week. Mead — who says that having no fear of heights is a prerequisite for his role — was more than 20 metres aloft in a hired cherry picker behind the coaches' dugouts. He goes to great lengths to provide statistical and video analysis of United's games so head coach Peter Smith can look for ways to improve the team and individual performances. In previous games, Mead video recorded the action from a homemade platform strapped to the bonnet of his vehicle, giving him an elevated view of the play, but not as clear as from the cherry picker. 18
Technical analysis has quickly become the norm in the ASB Premiership with many of the teams now having someone to keep track of the number and type of passes made by players, how possession is won and lost and other key insights. But at present, competition rules are designed to keep the number crunching at arm's length. During the recent WaiBOP United match at Auckland City's Kiwitea St, both Mead and his City counterpart were ordered to leave the technical area and told that devices such as iPads were barred from use by coaching staff in the dugout.
Time to get shirty Replica WaiBOP United home shirts are now available for sale exclusively from The Soccer Shop, our front of shirt sponsor for the 2014/15 ASB Premiership. Adult and Children’s sizes are available. Order them directly from The Soccer Shop's website by going to: http://www.nzsoccershop.co.nz/1390-waibopunited
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2014/2015 WaiBOP United Squad
WaiBOP United forward Van Elia protects the ball from Auckland City's Mario Bilen during last week's game at John Kerkhof Park, Cambridge. Photo: Grant Stantiall.
Peter Smith
Paul Drake
Head coach
Assistant coach
Neil Mouncher
Seamus Marten
Goalkeeper coach
Team manager
Hamish Ashton
Simon Mead
Physio
Performance analyst
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James McPeake
Alfie Rogers
Goalkeeper
Defender
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Aaron Scott
Robbie Greenhalgh
Defender
Midfield
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Sam O'Regan
Peter Overmire
Defender
Defender
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Mark Jones
Chad Coombes
Forward
Midfield
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Dylan Stansfield
Federico Marquez
Forward
Forward
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Van Elia
Our Supporters
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Twelth man
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Fergus Neil
Nathan Kinney
Defender
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Craig Stephens
Reid Drake
Forward
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Midfield
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Alexis Varela
Wade Molony
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Danyon Drake
Jerahl Hughes
Goalkeeper
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Craig Wylie
Thomas Probert
Midfield
Defender
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Jarrod Young
Shane Viitakangas
Midfield
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ASB Premiership Wrap Latest action from the league
WaiBOP United made much of the play but lost to a goal in the sixth minute of added time to play–off rivals Waitakere United last weekend. The west Aucklanders beat United 2–1 at Fred Taylor Park with the late goal from substitute Derice Richards. WaiBOP had the better of early play and took the lead when Robbie Greenhalgh set up Chad Coombes to score against his former club. in the 14th minute. Tom Biss equalised on 23 minutes but then a series of fine saves from Waitakere's Danny Robinson kept the home team in contention until the late winner. Waitakere coach Brian Shelley acknowledged the performance by WaiBOP, saying: "In fairness to WaiBOP, they came here and really had a go. We started the game a bit slowly but I felt we worked our way into it after that. It could have finished 9-8 but Robbo has pulled off some wonderful saves for us.” WaiBOP coach Peter Smith felt his team deserved something from the match. "It was a tough one to take because I felt we dominated the game. The goal came at a time when we were battering them and
football is a cruel game — one lapse of concentration can cost you." In other games, Auckland City maintained their eight–match unbeaten run and league leadership with a 3–1 win against Canterbury United. Team Wellington scraped home 2–1 against bottom–placed Southern United to remain in second spot on the table. Meanwhile, WaiBOP's visitors this weekend, Wellington Phoenix, blew two leads against Hawke's Bay United to eventually lose 4–2 at Memorial Park in Wellington. Phoenix scored after five minutes when Ruairi Cahill–Fleury netted a cross from Alex Rufer. Bay's Sean Lovemore levelled to make it 1–1 soon after the break. That sparked a three–goal flurry in as many minutes as Nathaniel Hailermariam put Phoenix ahead while Ryan Tinsley and Viktor Lekaj scored for the visitors. Lovemore's second goal settled the result with about 10 minutes to go.
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ASB PREMIERSHIP STANDINGS
Team Auckland City Team Wellington Hawke's Bay United Waitakere United Wanderers SC WAIBOP UNITED WELLINGTON PHOENIX Canterbury United Southern United
P 14 14 13 13 14 13 13 13 13
W 12 9 6 6 5 5 5 4 2
D 0 2 3 2 1 1 0 2 1
L 2 3 4 5 8 7 8 7 10
F 31 31 27 23 23 19 32 18 17
A 14 19 25 21 27 25 32 23 35
Pts 36 29 21 20 16 16 15 14 7
Table includes deduction of 3 points from WaiBOP Utd and awarded to Wanderers SC.
WAIBOP UNITED FIXTURE LIST Date Nov 1 Nov 16 Nov 22 Dec 6 Dec 13 Dec 20 Jan 11 Jan 17 Jan 25 Jan 31 Feb 8 Feb 18 Feb 21 Feb 28 Mar 8 Mar 14
Opponents Canterbury Utd Team Wellington Wanderers SC Waitakere United Phoenix Hawkes Bay Utd Southern United Canterbury Utd Auckland City Team Wellington Wanderers SC Auckland City Waikatere United Phoenix Hawkes Bay Utd Southern United
H/A Away Away Home Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home
Venue ASB Football Park, Christchurch David Farrington Park, Wellington Links Ave, Tauranga Links Ave, Tauranga Eden Park, Auckland International Stadium, Rotorua Caledonian Ground, Dunedin John Kerkhof Park, Cambridge Kiwitea Street, Auckland John Kerkhof Park, Cambridge QBE Stadium, North Harbour John Kerkhof Park, Cambridge Fred Taylor Park, Waitakere John Kerkhof Park, Cambridge Bluewater Stadium, Napier John Kerkhof Park, Cambridge
Result L 0–2 L 2–3 W 3–1* D 1–1 W 2–0 L 2–4 W 1–0 W 4–3 L 2–3 W 2–1 W 2–1 L 0–2 L 1–2 3.00pm 2.00pm 5.00pm
* Points deducted and awarded to Wanderers SC for technical breach of rules.
Please check for any alterations to fixture list at www.waibopunited.co.nz
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— 3.00pm kick off — 1 JJames M McPeake (GK) 12 Tyler Boyd 2 Alfie Rogers 27 Louis Evans 3 Aaron Scott (captain) 28 Xavier Pratt 4 Robbie Greenhalgh 29 Joel Stevens 5 Sam O'Regan 30 Oliver Sail (GK) 6 Peter Overmire 31 Andrew Blake 7 Mark Jones 32 Tamupiwa Dimairo 8 Chad Coombes 33 James McGarry 9 Dylan Stansfield 35 Sam Wilson 10 Federico Marquez 36 Cherbel Khouchaba 11 Van Elia 37 Nathaniel Hailemariam 14 Fergus Neil 38 Justin Gulley 15 Nathan Kinney 39 Joe Bell 16 Craig Stephens 40 Marcel Kampman (GK) 17 Reid Drake 41 Samuel Finn–Gillespie 18 Alexis Varela 42 Ruairi Cahill–Fleury 19 Wade Molony 43 Christian Anson–Johnson 20 Danyon Drake (GK) 44 Liam Wood 21 Jerahl Hughes Coach: Andy Hedge 22 Craig Wylie Assistant coach: Valerio Raccuglia 23 Thomas Probert Strength & conditioning: Adam Allen 24 Jarrod Young Physio: Anand Kana 25 Shane Viitakangas Goalkeeper coach: Chris Pile Head coach: Peter Smith Football ops manager: Shaun Gill Assistant coach: Paul Drake TODAY’S OFFICIALS Goalkeeper coach: Neil Mouncher Referee: Chris Kerr Physio: Hamish Ashton Assistant referee: Nick Van der Salm Strength coach: Marcelo Sosa Assistant referee: Nadia Browning Team manager: Seamus Marten 4th Official: Nick Waldron Performance analyst: Simon Mead Assessor/coach: Ken Wallace — All Whites For latest scores and league tables, go to www.waibopunited.co.nz 24
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