Div 3 : Manakau Thirsties 1-1 Kapiti Coast United

It was a rare cold windswept day at the Manakau Domain as the Manakau Thirsites took on the KCU Fourths on a firm pitch.

Manakau came out with an attacking line up but Craig Vidulich lasted 2 min before limping off injured.

The game was very even with most of the play being held in the middle of the pitch. Half way into the first half the young forward Mana Governer-Charteris made a run down the right and sent the ball across the box to find Ben Henry open at the back post and he was able to force the ball inside the bottom corner.

Manakau tried to add to their lead but were held out by the expericed KCU forths defenders. First half ended 1-0.

The second half was played like the first with both teams trying to gain more of the ball. A strong mid-field with Ben Henry and Thomas Day were helping our forwards Gavin Lafrentz and Jamie Lamplough to create chances and find our wingers Josh Sannazzaro and Logan Vanhoof in space.

A good break from KCU and a well placed pass into the box enabled their attacker to guide the ball round our goalkeeper to even the score at 1-1.

KCU tried to press the advantage but Manakau held them out with a solid back line of Shawn Stout and Rob Pollock protecting the flanks while Alan Crosby and Andy Peita stopping anything down the middle.

A good even game ended with a fair result 1 - 1. Both teams matched up well. This is now 2 draws in a row for Manakau Thirsty 3rds who are picking up momentum

MAN OF THE MATCH POINTS :
3 - Rob Pollock - Left back
2 - Hamish Graham - Goalie
1 - Shawn Stout - Right Back