Do or die football today

The Cook Islands Football Knock-Out competition continues today at the Takitumu School grounds and will be hugely competitive for battling it out for a spot in next week’s semi-final matches.

Today, Nikao Sokattak will take on the budding Tupapa Maraerenga under 14 boys at 4.15pm followed by the senior women’s match between Puaikura and Takuvaine.

Puaikura and Takuvaine senior women’s teams have seen their highs and lows this season and it’s down to the wire in today’s match to see who will proceed through to the next stage.

Friday’s premier men’s contest will see Matavera and Avatiu battle it out and during the Lotto Premiership – both sides have drawn twice in their clashes, therefore today’s game will prove to be dynamic and only one team can claim to be better than the other.

In the event the game is drawn at the final whistle – this match will head into a shoot-out to determine the winner and confirm a semi-final spot for the team and club.

Draw and referee appointment for today’s knock-out competition – 4.15pm Under 14 Boys Nikao Sokattak vs Tupapa, Ref-John Pareanga, Assist-Tamatoa and Edwina Matenga, 5pm Senior Women Puaikura vs Takuvaine, Ref-John Pareanga, Assist-Tamatoa Tangimetua and Edwina Matenga.

Draw and referee appointment for Friday 29 November – 4.15pm Under 14 Girls Nikao Sokattak vs Takuvaine, Ref-Tupou Patia, Assist-Paavo Mustonen and Terry Piri, 5pm Premier Men Matavera vs Avatiu, Ref-Tupou Patia, Assist-Paavo Mustonen and Terry Piri.