Football: Ngongotaha to face Hibiscus Coast in cup

Ngongotaha keeper James Towers in action against South Auckland Rangers.Photo: Stephen Parker

Ngongotaha have been drawn away against Hibiscus Coast in the third round of the Chatham Cup.

Ngongotaha defeated South Auckland Rangers 4-2 in round two of the Chatham Cup on Monday to progress to the final 32 teams in the country.

Ngongotaha are one of the lowest ranked teams left in the Chatham Cup, but will be confident they can challenge Hibiscus Coast.

That match is being played next weekend.

Hibiscus Coast AFC, based 40 minutes north of Auckland, play in the Northern League first division.

It is the second-tier football competition based out of Auckland and Hibiscus Coast currently sit in fourth spot.

Ngongotaha are the only team in the Waibop Federation One competition still standing in the Chatham Cup.

Ngongotaha AFC will play their third big game in eight days when they walk out on to Stembridge Rd.