Papaka Sports Association Cup

Gaidi take out honours with 3-1 win

Kicking off under lights at 7.45pm in Central, the game provided plenty of action with players from both sides eager to catch the eye of Team Manager of Hekari United FC, Vonnie Kapi Natto, who was there scouting for new talent.

It was Gaidi who struck first after Jack Karo opened the scoring in the first half to give his side the lead, going into the break.

Netta equalised minutes into the second half through the boot of Kila Polena, who powered one past the keeper.

Gaidi crowned netball champs

It was a tight opening quarter, with both sides levelled at 10-10.

The second quarter saw the skies open up at the Papaka Sports Oval, testing both sides’ ability to adapt to playing in cold and rainy conditions.

But it was the Gaidi girls who capitalised on the opportunity as they began to slowly take the lead from Nuavi.

By halftime, Gaidi had pushed to the front to lead 20-14.