Mt Spa Soccer Results 2014

Today at Kaponga School, Auroa Primary School claimed a famous double.  Auroa had two teams in the Y5/6 competition, both managed to qualify for the semi-finals, then had to play off against each other.   Rico, Danielle and Riley's team was able to progress through to the final against Opunake Primary School, where they were able to triumph with Caleb scoring a hat-trick.

In the Y7/8 Competition, Auroa again fielded two teams, looking to win a competition that we had not won for fifteen years.   Tom and Michaels team found the going tough but represented the team well, including a legendary goal from Tom against Kaponga, scored from half way.

The real story of the competition came from the other team featuring Keifer, Isabelle, Heavenlee, Logan, Lucas and Captained by Harley (and others).  Pool play saw them defeat Kaponga B 3-0, draw with Matapu School 0-0.  In the final pool game the team played against a strong Rahotu team and lost 0-1.   This meant that qualification for the semi-finals could only occur if other results went Auroa's way.

This duly occurred leaving Auroa to take on top qualifiers, Kaponga 'A' in the semi-finals.  A game that was drawn 0-0 at full time, with numerous chances went to sudden death extra time.  Lucas floated an amazing cross into Logan who drilled the ball first time in the roof of the net.   This meant Auroa were in the final, and had to play against the Rahotu team they'd lost to in pool play.   Logan again proved the difference, striking from just past half way early in the first half.  The strike proved crucial because despite numerous chances  from both teams, including the opportunity for a brace for Logan, the final score remained 1-0, with Auroa claiming the win for the first time since 1999.

Auroa Primary School - Taranaki Y7/8 League Report

Today Auroa Primary School were able to celebrate the students who played in the combined Rahotu, Manaia, Opunake and Auroa Schools Y7/8 League Team who won the Taranaki Intermediate Schools competition.

The team beat Devon Intermediate in the first game, before defeating Francis Douglas and Hawera Intermediate.  In the semi finals the combined Auroa/Rahotu/Manaia and Opunake team defeated Bell Block, before facing Hawera Intermediate School again in the final.  For the second time in the competition the combined team defeated Hawera Intermediate making themselves the 2014 Champions.  The school is thrilled with their efforts and of all the schools and boys involved.  We are looking to post some images from this special occasion.  Well done to Luke, Jack and Riley P.  You can read Luke and Jacks recounts here, or visit Riley P page and read his recount about the final here.