ODT Women's Southern Championship

Mosgiel v Dunedin Tech 

In their last ever match before their amalgamation, Dunedin Tech continued their dominance in the ODT Women’s Southern Premiership going out on a high with a 7-0 victory over Mosgiel. The scoring was opened within the first five minutes and Tech were 3-0 up by the fifteen-minute mark. The Mosgiel defence battled valiantly but conceded another before the break to see Tech establish a 4-0 lead. The best of their first half efforts was a header from Ruby Anderson that came as a result of a sweeping run and cross from Tahlia Roome. 

Mosgiel have had a strong season showing great development over the course of the campaign and coach Malcolm Roberts, his assistant Karlin Dungey and their squad should be proud of their achievements.  They were tenacious in the second half fighting to keep Tech’s attack at bay, but the strong wind was a constant thwart to restricting Tech’s opportunities. Tech never stopped pushing for further goals and were rewarded with 3 more in the second half. Their last effort was a Shonny Smith 35 yard free kick giving Mosgiel’s goalkeeper and player of the day Morgan Whitson no chance. The 7-0 scoreline is reflective of the strength of Dunedin Tech over the past nine seasons in which they have secured the title consecutively. Head Coach Craig Johnson, Assistant Coach Rik Wilson and the entire squad should be incredible proud of their achievements in maroon. 

Green Island v Otago Uni Premiers 

Uni Premiers were boosted by the return of Toni Power and got off to a strong start taking the lead through a follow-up from Pia Davis on 21 minutes. Davis made well timed runs throughout the match and her defensive work rate was also impressive. Varsity led 1-0 at the break and doubled their lead not too far into the second half with Katie Mawdsley getting her name on the scoresheet. Amy Hislop scored their third after 75 minutes with a tap-in. Hislop had already secured the golden boot but her effort against Green Island takes her to 23 goals this season. Green Island managed to pull one back after Kaitlyn Michelle capitalised on a mistake from Varsity’s defence and tapped the ball home.  

Southern League

Green Island v Nelson Suburbs 

Green Island entertained Nelson on Sunday with both teams searching for their first win and Nelson having to travel to Dunedin for the second consecutive weekend. Nelson had the better of the early stages of the first half and deservedly took the lead on 19 minutes when Josh Croswell combined with Ross McPhie playing wall passes into the penalty box and slipping the ball past Luke Schaffer-Swann. Green Island burst into life late in the first half with numerous opportunities and chances created. with Matt Brazier was flagged for offside as he was about to shoot then Cody Robinson’s diving header flashed narrowly past the post . Robinson then provided a great ball through to Brazier who was only denied by a last-ditch tackle.

Within moments of the restart, Green Island equalised when Cam Anderson showed great composure to beat the defence and then unselfishly squared the ball to Adam Hewson to tap home. The home side were reduced to ten men when Matt Mitchell was sent off with a straight red card following an all-in scuffle.  It looked like the Island might hold on for deserved share of the points with 10 men especially after Schaffer-Swann pulled off a stunning double save, however moments later a defensive error gifted Nelson the lead and Will Tucker made no mistake. Anderson equalised for the home side with 3 minutes left with a delicate lob over the keeper, however Nelson scored a penalty in injury time with substitute Jordan Yong emphatically blasting home and Yong stunned the home crowd with his second in the 4th minute of added time to secure their first win in a hard fought 4-2 victory. 

Coastal Spirit v Otago University 

Otago University lost 3 - 0 to Coastal Spirit in Christchurch. Varsity did not have optimum pre-match preparation conditions due to a delayed flight and a rescheduled kick off. They were soon 2-0 behind after only 12 minutes with Kenshin Hiyashi netting both. Treye Butler added the 3rd in the second half to secure the 3-0 victory. 

South City Royals v Selwyn United 

The South City Royals were at home to Selwyn United and took the lead thanks to Ollie Petersen's effort 14 minutes in. Selwyn equalised 7 minutes later through Luke Blackie and stunned the Royals only a minute later to take the lead through Dorian Grault which they held for the remainder of the match. Despite both teams losing they remain tided in third place.  

Cashmere Technical v Christchurch United  

Cashmere Tech remain top of the table thanks to a come-from-behind victory over Christchurch United. United took a 2-0 lead after 50 minutes thanks tp two goals from ex Dunedin players Ollie Colloty and Eddie Wilkinson.  Cashmere scored 3 goals in the last 20 minutes including Jacob Richards’ winner in the final minute to claim all the points.  

ODT Southern Championship

Northern v Mosgiel  

In the ODT Southern Championship, Northern fell at the final hurdle, losing 5 -2 against Mosgiel. Mosgiel took an early lead with Rahan Ali's classy finish and Rory Findlay after making a run from deep he played a wall pass with Rhys Quarrell and Findlay finished it in the bottom right. Northern are made of stern stuff and soon responded extremely well with a quick-fire brace through the skilful Al-Mawali bagging a double on the counter-attack after 35 minutes. Mosgiel regained the lead on the stroke of half time with Matt Kelly's composed close range effort. Cody Brook’s long-range rocket left the otherwise faultless Zane Green with no chance and Rhys Quarrell outpaced the defence and Green to score from a tight angle to claim all the points.  

Wanaka v Roslyn Wakari 

Roslyn Wakari beat Wanaka 1-0 at Ellis Park with the home side having the first chance of the game as Luke Clissold curled a shot from deep although Josh Shackleton was equal to it in the Wanaka goal palming it at full stretch and he made some key saves to deny Nathan Wilkie and Sam Cosgrove. The second half started with some fiery tackles from both sides and the home side were awarded a penalty when Clissold was clipped by the keeper, however Shackleton made a sharp save to deny Wilkie from the spot. Roslyn finally converted their opportunity as Dylan Edwards fired home from inside the box in the 52nd minute. Wanaka went close on a couple of occasions and forced a number of corners and as they pushed for an equaliser, although they couldn't find a way,with Roslyn holding on to take the 3 points.