Manakau football pre-season begins with successful 5-a-side

Manakau United have begun preparations for the 2013 season with a 5-a-side tournament on the weekend played in stunning Horowhenua conditions.

The local Manakau School park was looking good, and Jamie Lamplough had marked out the two pitches to have the ground perfect for the event.

After three round-robin games games each, the top two sides played off in the final, and the "Yellow Bibs" and the "Colours" battled to an energetic 1-1 draw to share the cup.

The two victorious teams - Yellows and Colours - share the 2013 title - and a few beers ...

More pictures are online at the Manakau United Football Club facebook page.