Football: Ngongotaha can establish fortress

Ngongotaha captain Josh O'Sullivan (right) and his team will host Melville United tomorrow in the Waibop Federation One competition. Photo / Stephen Parker

Ngongotaha's undefeated record will be on the line when they face Melville United at Stembridge Rd tomorrow.

The Rotorua side have taken 10 points from a possible 12 this season (three wins and a draw) and are tied for second. They host Melville, who have registered mixed results.

Ngongotaha will look to stay close to the top of the Waibop Federation One table with a win.

Like all good sides, the local team will also be looking to turn their home field into a fortress.

The game kicks off at 2.45pm in Ngongotaha.

Ngongotaha's reserve team are still on the hunt for their first win of the season in the Federation Two competition.

The young side have shown some good signs this year and will play West Hamilton away tomorrow at Bremworth Park, with the kick-off at 2.45pm.

Meanwhile, Rotorua United will host Te Awamutu in another good test for the local team.

United are looking to earn promotion back into the Federation One league this season and have started the year with an encouraging three straight victories in the Federation Two competition.

The match starts at 2.45pm at Neil Hunt Park.

Waikato Bay of Plenty Football draw tomorrow:

Federation One (all games start at 2.45pm): Otumoetai v Matamata Swifts, Cambridge v Waikato Unicol, Tauranga City v Tauranga Boys' College, AFC Fury v Hukanui Rototuna, Ngongotaha v Melville, Tauranga Old Blues v Taupo.

Federation Two: Cambridge v Papamoa, West Hamilton v Ngongotaha (2.45pm), Katikati v Tokoroa, Rotorua United v Te Awamutu (2.45pm).