YORB EASTERN PREMIERSHIP

This weekend, in an exhilarating match in the first round of the Eastern Premiership, Western Rangers made the journey to Gisborne to take on Gisborne United. The game started off with a bang as Oliver Keith scored the first goal for Rangers in the 25th minute, putting them in the lead 1-0 going into halftime. However, Corey Adams quickly equalized for Gisborne United early in the second half. The tension was high as Daniel Torries then scored another goal, giving United the lead and ultimately securing the win with a final score of 2-1.

Results:

Gisborne United -  2 (Corey Adams 58’, Daniels Torries 63’)
Western Rangers - 1 (Oliver Keith 25’)

Gisborne Thistle -  4 (Travis White 45’, Jimmy Somerton 74’, 89’, Carlos Humberto Guerra Espinoza 90+6’)
Taradale - 1  (Oskar Sherratt 61’)

Napier Marist – 2 (Jackson Durrington 15’, Jett Hogg 78’)
HNW -  1 (Sam Wait 23’)

Port Hill United -  8  (Matt Betesta 5’, 9’, 50’, Luke Posthumus 26’, Jamie Provines 76’, OG 90’ Jay Mason 90’+2’, Dan Mckenzie 90’+3’)
Liquid Gold Maycenvale Utd AFC  - 3 (Liam Shackleton 10’ 17’, Dakota Lucas 45’+1’)

Thirsty Whale NCR Reserves – 7 (Mattis Weseloh 2’, Kees Mackirdy 4’, Benjamin Wade 40’, Brett Mcrbride 65’, Finn Baragwanath 69’, 90’+1’, Dexter Sharplin 85’)
HSOB – GBHS Prems – 3  (OG 13’, Jacob Adams 50’ third goal scorer unknown)

Next week, in the match of the round:

United is set to make the trip to Napier to face off against the formidable Napier City Rovers Reserves. With both teams having enjoyed immense success in the previous season, this promises to be a thrilling showdown early in the season.

Article added: Wednesday 02 April 2025