An exciting Saturday awaits footballers in the premier men’s match.

Matavera will host Nikao Sokattak on its home ground in what is predicted as a nail-biting match.

The Matavera side will want to go all out for a win against Nikao Sokattak today.

After their unfortunate loss to Avatiu last week, Matavera premier men’s will be looking to repossess their strengths in play and give Nikao a challenging match.

Matavera’s defensive backs Jean Tua and Patrick Scheiders have shown their stout defensive nature, but will need to stay wary of Nikao’s quick forwards Toru Mateariki and Julius David, who are known for their consistent goal scoring and quick through balls.

Nikao Sokattak, who are known for turning the game to their favour in a moment’s notice have been moderate in their previous encounters, and need to latch back on to their standard form when playing today, as any vulnerable moment could cost them their top spot.

In the other premier men’s match, Avatiu will take on Puaikura today at the CIFA Complex, both are capable of a successful outcome, but will need to switch on today as anything could happen in those 90 minutes.

For the Islander senior women, Matavera women’s team have been confident in their games lately, causing many upsets and are eager to maintain their winning form in their remaining matches.

The Nikao women have made it hard for teams to score on their ends and are hoping to break the nil all scorings against Matavera this afternoon.

Both will have to come out ravenous because a match up like this can go either way. A single miscalculation could lead to an unforgettable defeat.

Puaikura women will need to recreate the driving force they had last week against Tupapa in order to overcome Avatiu in today’s match, as the Avatiu side are known for their unpredicted comebacks and will be looking to regain their fortes today.

- CIFA Media

Fixtures

Takitumu school, Matavera – 11.15am Under 15 Boys Matavera FC vs Nikao Sokattak FC (Ref: Merian Noovao, Assist: Tailei Noovao, Matilda Auua), 12.15pm Under 15 Girls. Matavera FC vs Nikao Sokattak FC (Ref: Poko Manuela, Assist: Anzac Tapaitau, Dallas Rongokea), 1.15pm Under 18 Men. Matavera FC vs Nikao Sokattak FC (Ref: Maara Kaukura, Assist: Penina Katuke, Gideon Pouao), 2.40pm Senior Women. Matavera FC vs Nikao Sokattak FC (Ref: Tahiri Elikana, Assist: Selina Maora, Merian Noovao), 4.15pm Premier Men. Matavera FC vs Nikao Sokattak FC (Ref: Tupou Brogan, Assist: Ava Wyllie, Maara Kaukura); CIFA complex. Matavera – 12.40am Under 15 Girls. Puaikura FC Avatiu FC (Ref: Kataraina Piri      , Assist: Tione Nand, Junior Savage), 1.40pm Under 15 Boys. Puaikura FC vs Avatiu FC (Ref: Ua Savage, Assist: Theressa Kaukura, Teupoko Tuariki), 2.40pm Senior Women. Puaikura FC vs Avatiu FC (Ref: Tehainnah Tatuava, Assist: Lai Gukisuva, Tione Nand), 4.15pm Premier Men. Puaikura FC vs Avatiu FC (Ref: John Pareanga, Assist: Lai Gukisuva, Tehainnah Tatuava).