Football: United enjoy rout ahead of table-topping clash

GOOD WIN: Rotorua United player Paige Satchell (with ball) during her team's 6-1 victory on Sunday.PHOTO/SUPPLIED

The Rotorua United women's team have won their toughest match of the season against Whakatane Town.

United, who won the Bay One competition last year, defeated Whakatane Town 6-1 on Sunday at Neil Hunt Park.

After a week's rest, due to Taupo pulling out last week, the United girls were a little slow at the start of the match.

But after United scored their first goal on 16 minutes, a stunner from Hayley Merriman, they started to dominate the match.

Further goals from Merriman, Halee Smith (2), Paige Satchell, and Annaleise Heuvel put the game to rest.

United will play a top-of-the-table clash this weekend against Tauranga Old Blues.