Hāwera came out strong, scoring quickly to take the lead. The Stratford team were just as fast, with Jessie Whitehead hitting a brilliant pass for Brock Engelen to score off.
In the second half there were a lot of great passes, leading to a series of goals by each team. Stratford managed to stay ahead, finishing up with a 5-3 win, keeping the Challenge trophy.
On Saturday, the Stratford Avon team started against Te Kiri Rovers with a determination to continue developing their passing game.
The first quarter in the game flowed end to end with pressure from Te Kiri but constructive passing from Avon.
Te Kiri found a loose ball in the circle to one up at half time. Avon kept fighting, drawing 2-2 with Te Kiri.
Also on Saturday, the Stratford Broadway team played against the Taranaki Barbarians.
After a win last week, Broadway wanted to keep up momentum and work on team play. The game was well fought by both teams.
Broadway played a strong game, putting pressure on the Barbarians, and holding them back from scoring with Broadway ending up winning the game 3-0. Player of the day went to Noah West-Adams.
Club day on Saturday, June 27:
12pm: Stratford B vs Apex.
1.30pm: Stratford Women's A vs Northern Wildcats.
3pm: Broadway vs Avon.
4.30pm: Stratford Men's A vs Northern Raptors.