Rangers AFC in football stalemate

Rangers AFC continue to battle for results in the Nelson division one competition, held to a 0-0 draw by Richmond Athletic at Jubilee Park on Saturday.

Rangers had their chances to win, hitting the woodwork on three occasions and blazing over the top when presented with a one-on-one chance.

“We had our chances to win the game,” said Wolfie Waechter, “but so did they. In fact, they hit the cross bar in the last minute and could have pinched the points.

“But we did create more chances than them and dominated possession overall so we can take that out of it.”

It was a new-look Rangers side which travelled west, calling on several local club players whose game was defaulted.

Wolfie said new keeper Logan Stone did well on his debut to keep a clean sheet, while the standout player was young central midfielder Archie Campbell.

Points after seven rounds: Tahuna 17, FC Nelson 12, Suburbs Reserves 8, Rangers 7, Richmond 5, Golden Bay 1.

Meanwhile, on the local scene, the status quo remained in the 14-strong Marlborough senior men’s competition.

Trojans AFC and Rangers Reserves continue to show the way, both boasting a seven from seven record. This week Trojans took the points by default over Rangers Masters while Reserves hammered Picton 12-2, Campbell Ferguson scoring four goals.

In other results, Renwick, helped by a brace from Brooklyn Bartlett, beat Rangers Colts 3-2, Central FC downed Trojans Angels 7-2, Central Wolves prevailed over Trojans Strikers 3-1, Rangers City beat Trojans Spartans 3-1 and Rangers Athletic won by default over BV Masters.

Points after seven rounds: Trojans AFC 21, Rangers Reserves 21, Rangers City 18, Rangers Athletic 15, Renwick 14, Central FC 12, Rangers Masters 12, Trojans Angels 8, Central Wolves 8, Picton 6, Rangers Colts 4, Trojans Strikers 3, BV Masters 1, Trojans Spartans 0.