Trojans bounce back

Call Care Trojans bounced back quickly following their loss to Central Buccaneers last weekend, downing Central Wolves 3-0 in a Marlborough division one clash at Athletic Park on Saturday. As the first half progressed Trojans’ quick passing movements began to pay dividends. In the 34th minute Tomas Lupani forced a fine save from the Wolves keeper after Matthew Weaver’s pin point cross then, a few moments later, Weaver rifled a shot against the upright. Finally, Wolves defences were breached in the 43rd minute when Brayden Livingston was slipped in behind the defence smartly by Weaver for a first-time

Trojans began the second half strongly, Ben Mesman forcing two top saves from the Wolves’ keeper.

After an hour, a precise through ball from substitute Dario sent Weaver free and he produced a delicate left-footed finish over the keeper to double Trojans’ advantage.

Then, five minutes later, a scramble in the box saw Mesman smartly lay the ball off to Livingstone who completed the scoring. Standout performances came from Trojans’ central midfielder Livingstone, as well as Weaver who provided a goal and an assist.

Aaron Powell shielded the Trojans defence well, as did Phillip which provided minimal threat on goal despite the best efforts of Central pairing Sam Boyce and Matthew Stretch.

Central Buccaneers maintained their position atop the points table with a 10-0 victory over Rangers Woodbourne at Woodbourne, Jono Masters notching a hat-trick. In the other match BV Masters registered a 3-0 default win over Picton Wildcats.

Division one points: Central Buccaneers 23, CC Trojans 22, BV Masters 18, Picton Wildcats 7, Central Wolves 4, Rangers Woodbourne 4.

In division two, leaders Rangers City beat Call Care Red 6-0, Rangers Reserves downed Central Privateers 7-1, Call Care Spartans overcame Crow Tavern Picton 4-1 and Trojans Marlb Men picked up their first win with a 3-2 result over Rangers Masters.

Division two points: Rangers City 24, Rangers Reserves 22, Spartans 21, Privateers 13, Picton 10, Call Care Red 9, Rangers Masters 3, Trojans Marlb

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Rangers win again Meanwhile, Rangers AFC kept their Nelson division one title hopes alive on Saturday with a 4-1 win over FC Nelson Locomotive on a bumpy Neale Park pitch. This saw the return of Taine Swete, slotting into the midfield next to Tore and Bjorn Waechter, while Boyd Elvy returned to the left back position next to Jordy Columbus and Callum McDonald. Jack Morris and Kane Elvy joined forces with Guy Nolan and Alex Duley on attack. Rangers scored first in the 20th minute through a converted penalty by player/coach Tore Waechter after Nolan was brought down in the box. Duley was second on the scoresheet, converting Rangers’ second penalty after 35 minutes when Tore Waechter was fouled in the box.

Immediately before halftime Tore made it three, with his back to the goal from 16m, looping the ball over the keeper.

Tana Connnor-McClean and player of the day Shiv Chandra came on in the second half for the hard-running McDonald and Nolan.

The visitors scored their fourth, a fine combination between Tore and Bjorn Waechter putting the game to bed, although Locomotive scored a late consolation counter-attacking goal.

Next week Rangers are hosting Suburb Seals.