Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Napier City Rovers (1st, 35 pts) held a 17-point advantage over Upper Hutt City (5th, 18 pts). The last five rounds placed Upper Hutt City no better than 12th for form, against 5th in the standings.
Defeat had not touched Napier City Rovers in 5 games, having scored in 11 consecutive games.
Goal scorers
Napier City Rovers: Daniel Makowem (6'), Cameron Emerson (10'), Benjamin Stanley (52'), Benjamin Stanley (66'), Liam Schofield (75') · Upper Hutt City: Rio Winkworth (83')
Key stats
Possession: Napier City Rovers 59% · Upper Hutt City 41% · Total shots: 20-4 · On target: 12-2 · Corners: 7-8