The Nikao Sokattak premier mens team has claimed the 2011 Knock-out Cup after defeating Tupapa-Maraerenga by one goal to nil on Saturday at the CIFA complex in Matavera.

A large crowd of supporters flocked to the CIFA complex to witness the football action.

In the first spell of the match Sokattak and Tupapa had goal scoring opportunities but failed to make them count seeing their shots going wide of the goal.

Sokattak almost landed their first goal in the 35th minute when a foul was committed in the eighteen yard area however the ball was seen flying high above the goal.

Both teams mounted a lot of pressure on their oppositions defense, looking for that gap but did not succeed with the score still nil all at half time.

Both teams regrouped at half time, coming in with determination to score and win.

Sokattak finally broke through Tupapas defense when a throw in by Kunda Tom found an unmarked Jonathon Rowe to nod the ball past Tupapas goalkeeper to give Sokattak their one goal victory over Tupapa.

Sokattak Captain Romeo Keu was over the moon with the result.

I and my team are happy with our win, says Keu.

We always have a great game against Tupapa but today we needed this win and we have it.

The loss for Tupapa was the first for the team whove had somewhat of a fairy tale year of success.

That clash was obviously the highlight of the day but the earlier match in the senior womens division Tupapa won over Arorangi by one goal to nil when a free kick taken by Liz Harmon caught the Aorangi goal keeper off guard as the ball flew over her head for Tupapas sole goal to win.

Both teams were evenly matched in most facets of play throughout the game but Tupapa was delighted to end the season by winning the round cup and knock-out competition for the second time.

In the Under 17 mens game round cup winners Nikao looked to be favorites heading into the match against Matavera.

Matavera got on the score board first through David Piakura in the first half however Sokattaks Irangi Mauri headed through a corner kick to level the score at half time.

The second spell of the game saw Matavera lead again with their goal slotted through by Anthony Samuel after a foul was committed in the eighteen yard area.

Sokattak didnt give up and leveled the score at two goals each at full time and forcing a penalty shootout to determine the winner.

Matavera eventually won the shootout by four goals to three.

Tupapa won the under 14 girls division by three goals to nil over Avatiu while Nikao Sokattak defeated Tupapa in a penalty shootout in the under 14 boys category.

The Cook Islands Football Associations staff and executive members would like to wish everyone a Happy Christmas and Merry New Year.

Full results of the knock-out cup final Under 14 Boys-Nikao Sokattak 8 vs Tupapa 7, Under 14 Girls-Tupapa 3 vs Avatiu 0, Under 17 Men-Matavera 4 vs Nikao 3, Senior Women-Tupapa 1 vs Arorangi 0, Premier Men-Nikao Sokattak 1 vs Tupapa 0.