They will play in a rematch next week to find out who gets the fourth semifinal spot while the top three, Maungakaramea, Springfield and Mangapai, go straight through.
In the women's competition Maungakaramea beat table toppers Old Girls 3-2 in a tight and intense match.
Maungakaramea captain Jane Thomson was happy with her side's overall performance leading into the knockout matches.
"This game was our last opportunity to gain some momentum going into the playoffs, so we're happy that we were able to go out and execute our game plan," Thomson said.
"We still have a few niggles to work on, but everyone on the pitch showed great tenacity and dug deep until the last second," Thomson said.
In the earlier match, Whangārei Girls' High School finished strongly, scoring three goals in the final quarter to beat Hikurangi 4-0.
Girls' High and Hikurangi will play again next week with the winner moving on to the semifinals with Old Girls, Springfield and Maungakaramea.
