Football: Northland FC unable to pick up wins

Northland FC grabbed a draw and a loss in their latest fixtures in the men's and women's competitions respectively. Photo/Getty Images

Northland FC again had contrasting days but neither the men's or women's squad were able to pick up a win in their respective competitions.

The men secured a 2-2 draw against Waiheke Island, while the women went down 8-0 to Claudelands AFC.

Northland took the early ascendancy in their men's division two match as Steve Schimmel scored in just the sixth minute.

Both Waiheke Island and Northland continued to go back and forth without putting one in the back of the net through the first spell.

However ten minutes from the break Waiheke Island equalised with a goal through Heidrado Gauna, setting up the second half as an important tussle.

Northland came out from the break firing and looking for the lead.

Schimmel duly obliged in the 55th minute and things were looking good.

Waiheke Island had other ideas and replied three minutes later as Nicolas Chalmet squared the ledger.

Neither side could find the back of the net for the remainder of the match, leaving both sides with a competition point a piece.

Meanwhile the women are still struggling to find their feet in the premier competition.

Claudelands showed why they're one of the top sides with a five goal second half blitz to race away with the win.

Northland toiled away but were unable to resist the constant attacking threats Claudelands possess as they conceded 8-0.