WaiBOP United’s Youth Team had their final pre-season friendly ahead of Christmas and then the start of the ASB Youth League.
Visitors Waitakere United prevailed 4-2 in an open encounter at John Kerkhof Park, Cambridge. The visitors went 2-0 up early before WaiBOP drew level through goals from Jama Boss, from the penalty spot, and Alfie Rogers.
Waitakere grabbed another goal to take a 3-2 lead into the break before ensuring victory in the second half with a fine strike from distance.
Our youth team begins their campaign with a match against Hawke’s Bay United at Matamata Domain on Saturday January 11.