Puaikura and Tupapa Maraerenga will clash today and tomorrow in round three Rarotonga football competition, marking their first encounter this season at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.

Kicking off the encounter between the two clubs will be the U15 Boys division at 4pm today.

Following this match with be the Senior Women’s division clash at 5pm.

Tupapa Maraerenga’s senior women’s team enters this match with two wins, while Puaikura boasts a win and a draw.

A victory today would be crucial for either team, enhancing their position on the competition table.

Tomorrow’s fixtures begin with the U15 Girls at 4pm. Puaikura’s U15 Girls have had a loss and a draw, while Tupapa Maraerenga has had a win and a draw. This match promises to showcase their talent and competitive spirit, setting the stage for an exciting lead-up to the evening’s main event.

The day culminates with the Premier Men’s main event at 5pm. Both Puaikura and Tupapa Maraerenga have shown strong performances against previous opponents, setting the stage for an evenly matched and thrilling contest.

Puaikura’s stalwart, Jarvis Aperau, and his backline must stay resilient against Tupapa Maraerenga’s potent attack, featuring striker Tuffy Ngametua and midfielders Paavo Mustonen, Grover Harmon, and Henry McKenzie. On the offensive, Puaikura will rely on Dwayne Tiputoa, Daniela Taokia, and Nathan Tisam to break through and create scoring opportunities. This match promises to be a spectacle.

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Fixtures

Today: CIFA Complex, Matavera – 4pm U15 Boys Puaikura FC vs Tupapa Maraerenga FC (Ref: Robert Savage Snr, AR1: Athylene Brecious, AR2: Rangeeta Singh, 4th: Raita Savage), 5pm Senior Women Puaikura FC vs Tupapa Maraerenga FC (Ref: Rakesh Varman, AR1: Courtney Napa, AR2: Athylene Brecious, 4th: Raita Savage). Tomorrow at CIFA Complex, Matavera – 4pm U15 Girls Puaikura FC vs Tupapa Maraerenga FC (Ref: Courtney Napa, AR1: Raita Savage, AR2: Rangeeta Singh, 4th: Lai Gukisuva), 5pm Premier Men
Puaikura FC vs Tupapa Maraerenga FC (Ref: Robert Savage Snr, AR1: Rangeeta Singh, AR2: Teariki Piri, 4th: Raita Savage).