Puaikura speech riots vs Avatiu

Aretere Park in Avatiu witnessed a fascinating clash in the second round of the 2024 Rarotonga football season, as Puaikura defeated Avatiu 7-1 in the Super Men’s League last weekend.

In Saturday’s game, both teams initially displayed solid defensive strategies that thwarted the other’s offensive efforts.

Avatiu wins first match in 23rd match^road minutes, but Puakula’s relentless attack allowed them to score seven goals and earn their second straight win of the season.

In other matches in the Super Men’s category, Matawila-Ngatangia comfortably defeated an underpowered Nikausokatake 5-0 at the CIFA complex in Matawila. On Friday, Tupapa Maralunga established its dominance with a 4-0 win over Titikaweka at the CIFA complex.

In the senior women’s category, Awatiu and Puaikura played out a 0-0 draw with both sides displaying strong defensive strategies. Matawira-Ngatangia’s women’s team overcame the young Nikaosokatak team to win 2-0. In a tight contest at the CIFA complex on Thursday, Tupapa Maralunga’s black-clad women’s team won a solid 2-0 victory over Titikaweka.

Round 2 also brought a host of exciting matches for the U18 Boys, U15 Boys and Girls, as well as the Mixed Division. The U18 Boys competition was a masterclass of skill and teamwork, with teams demonstrating great tactics and outstanding performances. The U15 Boys showed exceptional energy and competitive enthusiasm, highlighting their growing talent and dedication in a spirited match. The U15 Girls displayed impressive coordination and resilience, highlighting the bright future of women’s football.

In the mixed categories, young talent from the U12, U10, U8 and U6 categories brought infectious enthusiasm to the pitch. The U12 Mixed category featured strategic play and teamwork, while the U10 Mixed category highlighted the budding skills and enthusiasm of the competitors. The U8 Mixed category was full of passion and fighting spirit, while the youngest stars of the U6 Mixed category delighted the crowd with their enthusiasm and growing abilities.

result

Titikaveka vs Tupapa Maraerenga – Super Men 0-4, Senior Women 0-2, U18 Men 3-1, U15 Men 3-0, U15 Women 0-0, U12 Mixed 0-1, U10 Mixed 0-4, U8 Mixed 2-1, U6 Mixed 4-1. Avatiu vs Puaikura – Super Men 1-7, Senior Women 0-0, U18 Men 12-0, U15 Men 3-0, U15 Women 1-1, U12 Mixed 10-0, U10 Mixed 0-1, U8 Mixed 2-1, U6 Mixed 1-5. Nikao Sokattak vs Matavera-Ngatangiia – Top Boys 0-5, Senior Girls 0-2, U18 Boys 3-0, U15 Boys 3-0, U15 Girls 6-0, U12 Mixed 0-0, U10 Mixed 1-4, U8 Mixed 0-3.