An early error at the top of the circle saw Barbarians take a simple chance to go ahead 1-0.
Michael Lobb and Toby Dymond showing skills and pace down the right flank. Caleb Robinson had a great game in the right midfield, but ultimately a couple of great saves from the Barbarians keeper kept the final score to 1-0.
The Stratford women's B played a top of the table clash against Masters.
Stratford showed some great structural play, attacking runs and passes but unfortunately couldn't get it past the strong Masters defence.
Kylee Perrett and Kelly Larsen played with great determination and skill and really led by example on the field. Final score 5-0 to Masters.
Games this week (Finals next week): Friday in New Plymouth: Women A vs Northern at 8pm (Winner through to final) Saturday in New Plymouth: Avon vs NPBHS 2nd XI at 2.45pm Women B vs NPOB B at 4.15pm (Winner through to final) Saturday in Stratford: A Men vs NPBHS 1st XI at 1.30pm (Winner through to final) Broadway vs Te Kiri Rovers at 3pm (Winner through to final)