NZFC - Hawkes Bay United v Waikato FC

HEAD TO HEAD:
Hawke’s Bay has only beaten Waikato once, 2-0 in round seven last season. Waikato won 1-0 in Rotorua in round 2 and drew 1-1 in Napier in round 12 this season.

HAWKES BAY UNITED (LLLLL)

The players: Shaun Easthope, David Geary, Graham Fyfe (all knees), Chris Greatholder (hamstring) and Ross Goodacre (calf) are all out injured, forcing coach Jonathan Gould to again field a young, inexperienced team. However, youngsters Robbie Hunter, Nathan Holten and Reiner Bauerfeind have not let HBU down.

The vital statistics: Hawke’s Bay will equal the NZFC’s longest winless streak of 12 matches (currently held by Otago United) if they fail to beat Waikato.

Team: Mitchell O’Brien, Jamie Farrington, Wayne Atkins, Marty Akers, Jason Hayne, Reiner Bauerfeind, Nick Lucas, Niklas Sandor, Dean Johnston, Sam Jenkins, Nathan Holten.
Substitutes: Jonathan Gould, Robbie Hunter, Willie Stanger.

WAIKATO FC (LDWLL)

The players: Che Bunce continues his comeback from injury as the All Whites defender eyes New Zealand’s two matches in Chile next month.

The vital statistics: Waikato has scored eight goals to HBU’s four in the five matches between the sides.

Team: Tamati Williams, Aaron Scott, Che Bunce, Paul Caton, Stu Watene,
LJ Pijnenberg, Andrew Foskett, Michael Gwyther, Nathan Robertson, Colin Gardyne, Jakub Sinkora.
Substitutes: David Samson, Brent Mayhew, Hindrich Hahn, Franpisek Mudrik, Mark Fulcher.

Referee: Stephen Fletcher

Event listed by Glyn Taylor

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