The final debrief: Hawke s Bay United bow out with defeat
11 Mar, 2021 01:02 AM
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Hawke s Bay United suffered a 2-1 defeat to Eastern Suburbs in their final ever match. Photo / Paul Taylor
The ups and downs of Hawke s Bay United s 16-year history were encapsulated in their final match of the season, and as a franchise. United suffered a 2-1 defeat to Eastern Suburbs at Bluewater Stadium in Napier on Wednesday night – signalling the end of an era for football in the region.
The narrow defeat meant HBU finished the campaign in seventh place in the ISPS Men s Handa Premiership table – six points adrift of the playoffs.
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Playoff hopes dashed by Hawke s Bay United s 2-1 loss to Canterbury
6 Feb, 2021 09:20 PM
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Hawke s Bay United suffered their seventh loss of the season - a 2-1 defeat away to Canterbury United. Photo / Paul Taylor
Hawke s Bay United suffered their seventh loss of the season - a 2-1 defeat away to Canterbury United. Photo / Paul Taylor
Playoff hopes have begun to slip away from Hawke s Bay United after a frustrating 2-1 loss to Canterbury United yesterday afternoon. After picking up 10 points from their previous five matches, United were beaten by the Dragons at English Park in Christchurch.
After a scrappy opening to the game, Canterbury soon found their rhythm, scoring the opening goal in the eighth minute.
Five losses in five: Hawke s Bay United firmly bottom of Premiership table
12 Dec, 2020 08:50 PM
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awke s Bay United coach Chris Greatholder s side remain bottom of the ISPS Handa Men s Premiership table after a 3-0 defeat away at Wellington Phoenix Reserves. Photo / Paul Taylor
awke s Bay United coach Chris Greatholder s side remain bottom of the ISPS Handa Men s Premiership table after a 3-0 defeat away at Wellington Phoenix Reserves. Photo / Paul Taylor
Hawke s Bay United remain firmly at the foot of the ISPS Handa Men s Premiership table after their fifth straight loss. The side suffered their third 3-0 defeat of the season to a unpredictable Wellington Phoenix