Keeping it real on synthetic turf

The Tupapa team is staying at the Oakwood Manor motor lodge in Mangere, where locals who hail from Tupapa have been dropping in to catch up with the players. “It's great to see them again,” said coach Anthony Samuela. After yesterday's training session, the team played small-sided games with young refugees from the nearby resettlement centre. They gave a box of food stuffs and a donation to the refugees, who are supported by former Tupapa Maraerenga player Ricardo Esponoza. 20012912