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Heavy rain puts dampener on game following exciting week of matches

Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

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Heavy rain puts dampener on game following exciting week of matches
There have been some intense football matches on Rarotonga in the past week despite heavy rain putting a dampener on games over the weekend. 23082701

In an unexpected turn of events, heavy rainfall marred the exciting encounter between Titikaveka FC and Avatiu FC on Saturday.

Hosting the match at their home ground, Titikaveka FC had to face a challenging situation as torrential rain poured down, flooding the field and making it nearly impossible for players to move the ball effectively.

The U15 match was already in progress when the weather took a severe turn for the worse. As waterlogged conditions made playing increasingly difficult, both teams found it hard to showcase their skills and strategies.

Despite these unfavorable circumstances, Avatiu FC managed to flex its muscles and secure a 2-0 victory over Titikaveka FC. Unfortunately, the match came to an early end when referees called it off 6 minutes before the scheduled time due to rapidly deteriorating conditions.

Considering the amount of accumulated water on the field and its impact on gameplay, match officials made a critical decision: all games planned for that day would be postponed until further notice. This resolution aimed at preserving both player safety and maintaining a fair competition environment amid such trying circumstances.

Throughout last week, football fans were treated to a series of exciting matches with good talent shining through the entire week.

There were intense matches between Nikao FC and Titikaveka FC, Tupapa FC in the different divisions.

The past week has been filled with excitement and energy for football enthusiasts across various leagues and age groups. From nail-biting finishes to postponed matches, let's take a look at the results of the recent games in each category.

In the U6 league, Nikao FC faced Titikaveka FC, which ended in a thrilling victory for Titikaveka FC with a 6-2 scoreline. Meanwhile, Tupapa FC and Puaikura FC demonstrated their skills and enthusiasm in another U6 game that concluded with Puaikura FC winning 6-4.

Moving on to the U8 league, Nikao FC found themselves facing a narrow defeat against Tupapa FC with a final score of 3-2. Puaikura FC continued their winning streak by defeating Matavera FC in an intense match that ended with a 2-1 scoreline. The matchup between Titikaveka FC and Avatiu FC saw both teams battling it out evenly with a 1-1 draw.

The U10 league offered another set of entertaining encounters, where Nikao FC edged out Tupapa FC at 3-2. Puaikura FC experienced defeat this time as Matavera FC emerged victorious with a solid 4-1 result. Titikaveka FC faced off against Avatiu FC and conquered them with an impressive 6-2 win.

Both teams in the U12 league proved their determination as Nikao FC and Tupapa FC settled for a goalless draw. In contrast, Puaikura FC bested Matavera FC with an excellent display concluding in a 3-0 scoreline. The encounter between Titikaveka FC and Avatiu FC saw Avatiu triumph over their opponents in a tight tussle finishing at 3-2.

The U15 Boys' league witnessed Nikao FC facing a resounding defeat at the hands of Tupapa FC, who emerged as clear winners with a 4-0 scoreline. Puaikura FC found themselves unable to replicate their earlier victories, falling short against Matavera FC, who won 3-1.

In contrast, the U15 Girls showcased Puaikura FC's strong performance by achieving a narrow 1-0 win over Matavera FC. The matches between Titikaveka FC and Avatiu FC in the U15 Girls league, along with their U18 Men, Senior Women, and Premier Men matchups, are yet to be decided as organizers work on finalizing the new times.

Returning to the action in the field, the U18 Men's league saw Nikao FC losing to Tupapa FC with a 4-1 margin. Puaikura FC managed to secure a close victory against Matavera FC with a final score of 1-0.

The Senior Women's league delivered mixed results, with Nikao FC conceding defeat by a small margin against Tupapa FC, who won 2-1. The match between Puaikura FC and Matavera FC concluded in a goalless draw.

Lastly, focusing on the Premier Men's league, Nikao FC suffered a tough loss to Tupapa FC with an ending score of 3-0. Puaikura FC held their ground but ultimately submitted to Matavera FC by finishing at 2-1.

From postponed matches and tight finishes to decisive victories and goalless draws, last week's football results provided fans with plenty of action and entertainment. We look forward to more thrilling and memorable matches in the coming weeks.