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.