Otaki TodayThe two local premier football teams recorded huge victories on Saturday (May 9).
Ōtaki Purutaitama got its season on a positive track with a massive 9-0 win over the Waikanae Hawks at Waikanae Park. And Manakau Hui Mai had a big 7-2 victory over the Kapiti Coast United Bandits at Matthews Park.
Clara Hakaraia moves the ball forward on the way to scoring for Ōtaki Kāeaea. Photo Frank Neill
Hui Mai had a bye on May 2, while Purutaitama lost a closely contested encounter with the Waikanae Rangers 2-1.
It was a mixed bag for the local teams on April 25, with Purutaitama drawing 2-2 with Paekākāriki Tuatahi and Hui Mai losing 6-2 to the Waikanae Rangers.
The local women’s team, Ōtaki Kāeaea, have one draw and two losses from their first three Capital Football division one matches this season. The draw came against Lower Hutt City when the match ended 0-0.
Although they didn’t win, Kāeaea were dominant in the match, and came close to scoring several times. They hit the goalposts twice, and on at least three other occasions they kicked the ball just wide of the goal.
In their latest match, Kāeaea were beaten 4-1 by the Wellington United Opals at Haruātai Park on May 10. Clara Hakaraia scored for the Ōtaki team.
In ther first match of the season on April 19, Kāeaea were beaten 4-2 by the Seatoun Sea Shanties. Lou Ruru Donnell scored both Kāeaea’s goals.
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