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Nikao to host Tupapa, Titikavea hosts Avatiu

Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

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Nikao to host Tupapa, Titikavea hosts Avatiu
Football matches continue today. CIFA / 23082514

The line-up of football matches continues today.

Nikao Sokattak FC will host their rivals Tupapa Maraerenga FC, starting with the U15 Boys match at 11:15 am, followed by the U15 Girls at 12:15 pm.

Both the U18 Men's teams will play at 1:15 pm in the nail-biting finale to wrap up the day in Nikao.

In other matches Titikaveka FC hosts Avatiu FC teams.

The U15 boys will kick off the day on Titikaveka soil at 11:15 am, followed by the U16 Girls at 12:15 pm.

Fans will be treated to an exhilarating match between the U18 men's teams scheduled for 1:15 pm, followed by a clash between the formidable Senior Women's teams set for 2:40 pm.

Finally, capping off an action-packed week for football aficionados, spectators will witness the highly anticipated face-off between Premier Men of Titikaveka FC and Avatiu FC that is scheduled for a 4:20 pm kick-off.

It has been an intense week of football coming to a close and 12 more nail-biting rounds scheduled over the next few months.

On Monday, Nikao Sokattak FC's Senior Women's team battled it out on home soil with rival team Tupapa Maraerenga FC. The fierce competition showcased the dedication they had put into their training; with both sides not yielding an inch without a fight.

Tuesday saw Nikao Sokattak FC welcoming Tupapa Maraerenga FC Premier Men's team and the showdown was marked by heightened levels of intensity, as both squads strived to earn the bragging rights of being called the best football team at that time.

Wednesday saw mixed age group matches such as U6 Mix, U8 Mix, U10 Mix, and U12 Mix categories hosted at the CIFA complex.

On Thursday, the spotlight was firmly on the U15 boys as Matavera FC took on their rivals Puaikura FC. Both teams arrived at Raemaru Park with high hopes and dreams of victory. And the two sides did not disappoint.

Not resting on the excitement of the U15 match-up, the stage was then set for a clash of titans as Matavera FC's Senior Women's team squared off against Reigning Champions Puaikura FC Senior Women in one of the most eagerly anticipated games of the season. Fresh from their triumph in the 2022 Round Cup, Puaikura FC entered this battle brimming with confidence, keen on maintaining their stranglehold over women's football.

Matavera FC Women displayed an abundance of strength and determination that revealed a team eager to topple their foe and claim this year's title.

Neither team emerged victorious as neither bent the knee to the other in a stunning draw of incredible intensity.

At Raemaru Park on Friday saw the Puaikura FC U15 girls clashed against Matavera FC. Matavera's U15 girls entered with two consecutive draws under their belt, while Puaikura showcased their undeniable talent throughout the season.

The final extravaganza of the day featured the Premier Men's teams of Matavera FC and Puaikura FC in a fierce showdown that wrapped up Friday's events and kept the crowd on their toes. As always, both sides gave it their all on the pitch, producing another fantastic game. CIFA