Trojans sit on top of table

Call Care Trojans moved to the top of the Marlborough senior men’s division one football table with a 6-1 win over BV Masters on Saturday.

Central Buccaneers, who previously shared first place with Trojans, played their first round Chatham Cup match on Sunday. They took on a powerful Nelson Suburbs side, going down 10-0 after trailing by five at halftime.

Buccaneers will now play a catch-up division one match against Picton Wildcats at A&P Park on Wednesday, bidding to quickly reclaim equal top spot.

On Saturday at Athletic Park, Trojans led Masters 2-0 at the break, Alejandro Renzi and Tomas Lupani on the scoresheet. Two Nathan Mathieson goals gave them a 4-0 advantage before Ben Clarke pulled one back for Masters. Lupani had the final say however, completing his hat-trick in the final stages.

Meanwhile, Rangers Woodbourne scored their first win of the season at A&P Park. They downed the struggling Central Wolves combination 4-1, leading 3-0 after half an hour following goals to Jonathon Maples, Karlis Zvagulis and Bridon Arnold.

Hunter Ruffell dragged a goal back soon after halftime, before Zvagulis completed a brace to settle the issue.

In division two action, Rangers City maintained their hold on top spot, downing Trojans Marlb Men 7-0, Ben Burridge scoring a brace.

The highest scoring match of the round was at Oliver Park, where Rangers Reserves held on to defeat Call Care Spartans 5-4.

Rangers led 3-1 at halftime but, with just 12 minutes remaining, Spartans had levelled at 4-4. It took an 82nd minute goal from Ollie Hunter to give Reserves victory over their higher-placed rivals. Both Hunter and opponent Steve McGinnity registered hat-tricks.

In other matches, Picton Crow Tavern drew 1-1 with Call Care Red and Central Privateers beat Rangers Masters 2-1.

Division two points: Rangers City 15, Call Care Spartans 12, Rangers Reserves 10, Central Privateers 10, Picton Crow Tavern 4, Call Care Red 3, Rangers Masters 3, Trojans Marlb Men 0.

Rangers AFC had their Nelson division one game deferred until Tuesday evening at A&P Park, due to their opponents, Nelson FC, having a Chatham Cup match on Saturday. Kick-off is at 7pm.