There was a hard fought Bay Sportsmed Cup quarterfinal at Awakeri on Saturday. Gary Fowell Builders Plains Rangers hosted Taupo A in the knock out fixture. Taupo moved the ball around well but Rangers held their shape, despite having a number of positional changes from last week. Daniel Overdevest was strong in goal and got off his line well. However, the visitors managed to crack the home defence once before half time.
Taupo spread the ball around well through their midfield and went on to win 4 - 2. Rangers' goals were scored by John Stephen, with a strong header from a free kick, and Ben McPherson, who scored a penalty after being brought down. A non-stop display from Hayden Wilde saw him named player of the day.
This Saturday Rangers' men are at home to league leaders Katikati.
On Sunday Rangers' women's team have a local derby at Whakatane Town.